Swiss IT students visit high-tech Finland

The annual Summer School on Telecommunications was again held in Lappeenranta, Finland in the first week of August 2001. For the second time, Nokia and sunrise sponsored 20 graduates from Swiss universities to attend the school. consul&ad, which provides consulting services in marketing and communications, planned and organised the event.

Nokia and sunrise both see themselves as companies with a vital social contribution to make in this "information age". Both companies have set themselves the objective of taking an active part in formulating training policy and supporting suitable projects in this area as far as financial and human resources allow. So that they can make a contribution to the international student exchange programme and to further professional training, the companies are building up and cultivating a network of contacts with appropriate educational institutions.

The week-long programme of seminars featured presentations by speakers of international renown. A list of the topics can be found at http://www.kareltek.fi/sem/summer10/.
For the students and lecturers taking part, it was an opportunity to meet highly qualified experts from around the world and to swap ideas on telecoms-related subjects. The series of varied and interesting evening programmes on offer ensured that those making the trip to Finland enjoyed an unforgettable experience.


Programme and tips for participants in 2001

Helsinki is hot: http://www.observer.co.uk/travel/story/0,6903,508004,00.html

Weather in Finland: http://www.fmi.fi/en/index.html

Citymap Lappeenranta: http://karttaw.lappeenranta.fi