On the 17th of February, 2026, Experience Workshop organised and hosted an in-person meeting, bringing together key representatives Counsellor Al Fadil bin Adam and Ms. Satu Spratley from the Malaysian Embassy in Finland, the University of Jyväskylä (JYU), and its own educational network. This event was designed to discuss and explore pathways for cooperation in research, education, and student exchange between Finland and Malaysia.
The first session was held at the innovative Crazy Town Jyväskylä space, where the embassy’s representatives Mr. Al Fadil bin Adam, Counsellor and Ms. Satu Spratley, Communication Officer were received by the Experience Workshop team and Dr. Kristof Fenyvesi (JYU). In first session Professor Emeritus Pekka Neittaanmäki, holder of the UNESCO Chair presented a comprehensive overview of global policy and research collaboration in the educational sector. Later on, Nora Somlyody, CEO of Experience Workshop presented on the themes of innovation and entrepreneurship in education, and introducing Experience Workshop’s role as a Global Educational Partner for future projects.
The afternoon was dedicated to conversation with two of the University of Jyväskylä’s most prominent faculties. The first meeting, held at the Agora building with the Faculty of Information Technology, featured presentations from Professor Lauri Kettunen, Dr. Kati Clements, Dr. Tiina Mäkelä, and Dr. Kristof Fenyvesi. The core goal of this session was to identify synergies between Malaysian universities and JYU’s IT faculty, focusing on potential research and development projects, training activities, academic exchanges, and the recruitment of talented students from Malaysian high schools into their international study programmes.
The collaborative spirit continued with a subsequent meeting at the Jyväskylä School of Business and Economics (JSBE). Hosted by Vice Dean Professor Antti Rautiainen and Professor Mika Haapanen, the discussion mirrored the IT faculty’s objectives but within the context of business and economics. The parties explored a wide range of opportunities, including joint research initiatives, specialized training programs, and pathways for student mobility, all aimed at enriching the academic offerings of both JSBE and its potential Malaysian partners.
The day concluded with a final wrap-up session, where the Experience Workshop team led a follow-up discussion to consolidate the day’s insights and create concrete plans for future partnerships.
See more: https://www.kln.gov.my/web/fin_helsinki/home/-/blogs/working-visit-to-jyvaskyla-on-17-february-2026
Photo credits: Tereza Pruknerová, Nora Somlyody
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