Tomas Slesar, a 37-year-old Slovakian native, has been living in Oulu for 14 years. Coming from the northern parts of Slovakia, Tomas found himself grappling with the unfamiliarity of Finnish summers and how the sun never went down and struggled with sleeping at first.
Because games are fun, creating them should be enjoyable too. This is the ideology behind Fingersoft’s culture and way of doing things. Fingersoft is one of the most well-known names in the racing genre of mobile games.
Are you starting a job in a Finnish company? Are you already working in one, or are you just curious about Finnish working life, and Finnish working culture in general?
Eduardo Tominaga is a PhD student at the University of Oulu, conducting research on wireless communications as part of the 6G Flagship team. He’s originally from Florianopolis, Brazil, an island off the coast of Brazil’s mainland.
Celebrating its birthday month, International House Oulu is marking its one-year journey in style throughout April. All city residents are welcome to join the festivities.
Are you ready to get your board game and networking on? We’re back it again, with another one of our amazing board game nights and networking on the 10th of April 2024!
Adrian Canales is originally from Texas, USA. He has been living and calling Oulu his home for eleven years. Currently he is a communications intern at International House Oulu.
Have you just arrived in Finland, and you are pondering if you should learn the Finnish language to find a job? Or have you been here for a while, and you have encountered challenges in the job market due to limited language skills?
International House Oulu has been building its presence almost for a year now. One cornerstone of IH Oulu’s activities has been offering a platform for various events.
This event presents an excellent opportunity for international students and other jobseekers to gain valuable insights, tips, and hear inspiring career stories from BusinessOulu employees with international backgrounds.
The event is for those who want to learn more about volunteering, meet organizations that provide such opportunities, and hear tips and success stories from experienced volunteers.
Hey Game Wizards and Networking Ninjas, Guess what’s back this March? We’re talking about the legendary Board Games and Networking event at BusinessAsema.
Polina’s journey in Finland did not start in Oulu, but she is happy that it led her there. She is now pursuing a degree in Tourism and dreams of doing impactful work at the city services.
The International Employer of the Year in Oulu competition is searching for organizations in the Oulu region that have successfully recruited, onboarded, and retained immigrants and international talents.
International House Oulu in collaboration with Optimum ‑project offers three English speaking LinkedIn training modules for those who already use LinkedIn and need training to deepen their knowledge.
