Sun Opix is an online magazine of the fields of Health and Well-being at Turku UAS. Its topics handle e.g., studying in different learning environments and practical training and theses included in the studies. The writers are our teachers, students and cooperation partners. On this tab you can find the texts in English.
Discovering the Power of Occupational Therapy: What Does an Occupational Therapist Do?
Occupational therapy (OT) is a field that often flies under the radar, yet it plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for many individuals. At Turku University of Applied Sciences, we......
One planet, two worlds and a shared goal towards sustainable future
TEACH-project deepens the understanding of how planetary phenomena affect populations in global south and north. By integrating perspectives from different ecological and temperate regions, shared......
RESPRO Intensive Week: Student Perspectives on Learning Responsible Leadership
In a world where project-based work continues to grow, the skills of leading people are essential. RESPRO (Responsible Leadership – Developing people skills in project management education in......
Young-NORDIC-Pal network researches and develops palliative care for Nordic children and young adults
It is important to research and advance palliative care for children and young adults, as it can last for years. Despite the high standards of welfare in Nordic countries, palliative care for younger......
Working with new partners to increase the cultural competence of nurses in Europe
Growing immigration to Europe has increased multiculturalism in Finland and other European countries. In nursing, this increases the need to develop cultural competence in nursing education. A new......
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources from a Planetary Health Perspective
Planetary health – ever heard of it? And what does it have to do with the natural resources? If these concepts are new to you, you’re in the right place. This emerging field is more relevant than......
RESPRO Project: Shaping the Future of Responsible Leadership
Responsible leadership is an important component in all areas of work. It comprises of ethical and strategic perspectives on leadership, and feeds into, among other things, enhanced well-being at......
Family poverty and its link to child nutrition and possible overweight
Early infancy and childhood are critical periods in the shaping of lifetime weight development. There is a critical period in the development of children under two years of age when the risk of......
The impact of food poverty on childhood overweight
Childhood and adolescent obesity is a growing public health problem with significant implications for child and adolescent well-being both nationally and internationally. One contributing factor that......
Treatment of obesity in children and adolescents
The treatment of obesity in children and adolescents is based on lifestyle changes. Nutrition, physical activity and screen time are the three biggest factors that influence a child's weight......
What physical health problems obesity can cause for children and adolescents?
In 2022, there were 390 million overweight children and adolescents aged 5–19 worldwide. Obesity can cause various physical health problems, e.g. cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic......
Erasmus 2023 – Exchange Studies in Turku UAS Biomedical Laboratory Science Degree. Nikola’s and Pavlo’s experience.
The Erasmus program was one of the best and most interesting experience that could happen in our studies. Out of many options we decided that Finland could be most thrilling.Choosing Finland for our......
XR-games are coming to teaching in Turku UAS
In this article we intend to introduce you to the concepts of extended reality, the practical matters of these technologies and the benefits that extended reality can bring to the modern education.......
BioTriCK BLS Triangular Centre of Knowledge
Since 2020 Turku UAS Biomedical Laboratory Science has been a part of the first international project. One of the critical goals of the project has been to develop an online platform in which......
English maternity clinic guide for immigrants
Finnish maternity, child health and family planning clinic, “neuvola,” turns 100 this year. “Neuvola” is an important health service for pregnant families living in Finland. For example, in......
Internship in practical training: Ana Laura’s and Maria’s story
Hello everyone! Our names are Ana Laura and Maria and we wanted to share our experiences as ERASMUS+ students here in Turku University of Applied Sciences.Two students from Coimbra, Portugal arrived......
Internship in Biomedical laboratory Science -education: Eva’s, Christiana’s, Sonia’s and Sia’s story
Studying abroad is one of the best experiences a student can have during studies, because it enhances knowledge and broadens horizons. Why did we choose Finland for our Erasmus program?Our Erasmus......
The international simulation course in Spain was worth full ten points
An international ERASMUS+ project “Digital Toolbox for innovation in nursing education”, shortly I-BOX, organized a learning event in Mataró, Spain for three weeks in April 2022. The......
Virtual Reality – A New Practical Educational Method for Surgical Nursing Training
Virtual Reality is a technology allows its users to immerse themselves in the environment simulated. One of the largest problems facing graduated or student nurses from entering a surgical room, are......
Ever-changing nursing: International medication management
Nordic Medication Educators’ Collaboration MEDICO has organized intensive weeks for the nursing students already five times. At the spring 2021 the intensive week was held online due to the pandemic......
Exchange students' experience of project training in Finland during a pandemic
Hey hey! My name is Elena Kalyanova, I’m 21 and I came from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. I’ve already been in Finland, but it’s my first time of visiting Turku. In TUAS I’m studying Social......
Experiences with BA thesis work in the I-BOX project: “Challenging but very rewarding”
This short writing tells you from the student’s point of view what it was like to participate in an international ERASMUS+ project. The project “Digital Toolbox for innovation in nursing......
Erasmus exchange in TUAS and Adolescent Psychiatric in-patients wards in Turku University Hospital
Introduction by Heikki ElliläIn this article an Irish Erasmus nursing student Thomas Beaumont from Trinity Collage Dublin writes with clinical teacher Heikki Ellilä from Turku University of Applied......
