As Head of International Affairs, I develop, support and execute international activities at Turku UAS. I lead our International Services team and am a member of the Steering Group for Internationalization at Turku UAS. I have worked in the field of international education for over 25 years and have a wide experience of developing international activities in higher education both in Finland and abroad. My research interests include e.g. academic mobility and education for diversities. I have published on intercultural encounters and student and staff imaginaries about study abroad.