Research programmes
Cross-cutting themes
Four research themes cut across Laurea’s three strong research programmes. They support the research programmes and showcase Laurea’s expertise.
Explore the cross-cutting themes of our research programmes
Ethical competence and foresight
Ethical competence and foresight are based on value choices and bring quality to Laurea’s research and development activities.
Digitalisation and information management in society
At Laurea, together with key stakeholders, we build a people-centred, safe, competitive, sustainable and wellbeing-promoting digitally capable Finland.
Pedagogy and co-creation
Laurea’s pedagogical projects and RDI projects focus particularly on the challenges of developing higher education.
Entrepreneurship
The theme of entrepreneurship intersects research programmes, offering solutions for entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial activities, and business development for companies.
Laurea’s research projects
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Agents of Change–Unhurried Horizons: The Future of Slow Tourism
Implementation period:
1.2.2025 – 31.1.2028
Read more: Agents of Change–Unhurried Horizons: The Future of Slow TourismResearch programme:
Service Business and Circular Economy -
CargoRes – Sustainable Handling of Cargo Residues
Implementation period:
1.9.2025 – 31.8.2028
Read more: CargoRes – Sustainable Handling of Cargo ResiduesResearch programme:
Coherent Security -
Reskill Revolution: Pioneering Change in Adult Education
Implementation period:
1.3.2025 – 29.2.2028
Read more: Reskill Revolution: Pioneering Change in Adult EducationResearch programme:
Service Business and Circular Economy -
NEPTUNE – Next-generation European Protection and Technology for Undersea critical infrastructure Network Enhancement
Implementation period:
1.8.2026 – 31.7.2029
Read more: NEPTUNE – Next-generation European Protection and Technology for Undersea critical infrastructure Network EnhancementResearch programme:
Coherent Security