Finland's president Stubb visited SEAMK – Showcasing expertise in food and entrepreneurship
President of the Republic Alexander Stubb and spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb visited Kurikka and Seinäjoki in South Ostrobothnia on Thursday, 23 October 2025. During the visit, they were introduced with Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences’ expertise in food technology and its food laboratories.
The presidential couple was welcomed by SEAMK’s President & CEO Jaakko Hallila, Vice President Elina Varamäki and Research and Development Manager Karri Kallio, together with students and other attendees. President Hallila greeted the couple through five key points, highlighting SEAMK’s multidisciplinary approach, the HEROES European University Alliance, the Excellence quality label, internationalisation, and student employment.
In the food laboratories, Karri Kallio presented SEAMK’s role in the food chain and related investments. He also shared concrete examples of business collaboration – illustrating how research and entrepreneurship translate into commercial outcomes.
To conclude the visit, the President met locals from South Ostrobothnia at a public event held at Seinäjoki Arena.
Warm thanks to the presidential couple for their visit!
Photos: Tuukka Kiviranta
