Intercultural and interprofessional environment in the social and health care higher education at Lahti University of Applied Sciences

Abstract

Internationalization and diverse international learning environments are essential part of learning and teaching in the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences. In Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Social and Health Care student and staff mobility, international internships, intensive programmes, active participation in the international higher education networks, curriculum development programmes, international projects and international online courses have become commonplace for both staff and students. This publication shows examples of multiprofessional co-operation and consists of articles written by Lahti UAS students and personnel who have been actively involved in international activities during the years.