Strenght

Development of social and health care

The success of social and health care requires new kinds of expertise and intelligent technology. In this transformation, Laurea acts as a strategic partner to wellbeing services counties, companies, and third-sector organizations. As the largest educator in the social and health care sector in Finland, we build genuine attractiveness and retention for the field.

Our research programme in social and health care

Our research programme strengthens inclusion in society and addresses ethical considerations, multidisciplinary collaboration, and future needs in social and health care services. The programme’s content strongly reflects broad expertise in the social and health care sector, as well as Laurea’s key role as a major educator in health and social services.

Diling Diversity and Multilingualism – research team

The DiLing research team conducts multidisciplinary research to promote cooperation among people from different backgrounds. We develop innovative and inclusive solutions that support integration, language learning and diversity in various societal and professional contexts.

Correctional Services Research Team

Our research activities are built around five timely and socially significant research themes. Our themes address the digitalizing correctional services, desistance from crime, multiagency social work, dynamic security, and social-ethical issues.

Our research projects in social and health sector