Research and Development
Partner with Laurea to develop sustainable, business-driven solutions through applied research and co-creation. Our fields of expertise are sustainable and versatile social and health care, coherent security, service business and circular economy.
Our research programmes
Coherent security
The security research programme focuses on current and emerging security challenges.
Sustainable and versatile social and health care
The research programme is responsible for the development and research activities of health, well-being and functional capacity through both national and international activities.
Service Business and Circular economy
Laurea supports companies and organisations in building sustainable and responsible operations through its expertise in service business and the circular economy.
Our research and development in numbers
Number of staff in R&D
250
Projects ongoing
150
Net promoter score
69
Number of corporate partners
100
Current topics
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Read more: International project work builds valuable skills – “This felt like a small internship”International project work builds valuable skills – “This felt like a small internship”
Laurea’s international project with the PIONEER alliance and Peikko Group gave students practical experience in multidisciplinary teamwork and real-world problem solving.
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Read more: Increased impact sought for higher education institutions: New network-based collaboration planned in the Helsinki Metropolitan AreaIncreased impact sought for higher education institutions: New network-based collaboration planned in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area
Aalto University, the Haaga-Helia, the University of Helsinki, Laurea and the Metropolia have launched preparations to intensify collaboration.
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Read more: Stakeholder survey: satisfaction with Laurea at record levelsStakeholder survey: satisfaction with Laurea at record levels
Based on stakeholder research, partners are extremely satisfied with Laurea.
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Read more: Laurea strengthens European research and higher education collaboration through the PIONEER AllianceLaurea strengthens European research and higher education collaboration through the PIONEER Alliance
Laurea has received the chairmanship of the PIONEER Alliance for 2026.
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Read more: Towards a more hopeful working life: experts, companies, and international networks met at Laurea campusesTowards a more hopeful working life: experts, companies, and international networks met at Laurea campuses
Laurea hosted its annual International Week in January.
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Read more: Laurea is committed to the principles of open scienceLaurea is committed to the principles of open science
Laurea has signed the national declaration on open science and research.
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Read more: Laurea receives age equality certificate in recognition of its age-equal work communityLaurea receives age equality certificate in recognition of its age-equal work community
Laurea was awarded the Excellence Finland age certificate in October 2025.
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Read more: Lifelong Learning Captivated Nursing ProfessionalsLifelong Learning Captivated Nursing Professionals
Laurea showcased lifelong learning opportunities at the Finnish Nurses’ Days.
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Read more: 12 Universities of Applied Sciences: Finland Needs Professional Doctoral Education12 Universities of Applied Sciences: Finland Needs Professional Doctoral Education
A group of 12 universities of applied sciences is proposing a pilot programme for professionally-oriented doctoral education to be launched during the next government…
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Read more: Laurea supports students’ mental wellbeingLaurea supports students’ mental wellbeing
Wellbeing is approached holistically, providing students with support and tools to maintain their mental health and remove obstacles.