Our research areas and groups
We develop new solutions and carry out applied research in our four research areas. These areas form both a continuum and a community for our projects, where knowledge and expertise grows.
Research groups are multidisciplinary teams: our experts interested in same topics meet across organisational and thematic boundaries.
Research areas
Digital transition & AI
We help businesses to prosper, and we renew our education in topics such as digital business, artificial intelligence, information systems and knowledge management.
We develop new solutions, act as advisors to companies and perform applied research activities in the field of digitalization, data, and AI.
We develop new solutions, act as advisors to companies and perform applied research activities in the field of digitalization, data, and AI.
Service innovations and design
We focus on the broad development of service business and the promotion of an excellent customer experience in services.
In research and development, we focus particularly on the sectors of travel, tourism, hospitality, sport, recreation, wellness and retail.
In research and development, we focus particularly on the sectors of travel, tourism, hospitality, sport, recreation, wellness and retail.
Pedagogy and learning
We do research, development and innovation in pedagogy and learning in higher education, teacher education, vocational education and training and the world of work. Together, we are shaping the pedagogy of the future.
Entrepreneurship and business renewal
We support companies in the development of their operations by creating customised processes so they can effectively commercialise their new innovations. As interpreters of the future work life, we also help companies in implementing change and updating competences.
Research groups
KOPEDA
KOPEDA develops higher education pedagogy. We provide publications, presentations, coaching and research on higher education pedagogy.
VE-RDI
The research group focuses on sharing and coordinating expertise in research, development and innovation in vocational education.
Ulysseus joint research group on applied AI for education
The research group conducts research on the application of artificial intelligence in education, learning, and training.
Ulysseus joint research group on applied AI for business
The research group explores the potential of machine learning, knowledge discovery, natural language processing, intelligent automation and other AI methods to solve digitalisation challenges in different organisations.
Human-driven AI
The research group aims to support employee well-being and organisational competitiveness in the era of artificial intelligence. A human-centred approach to AI connects the employees' needs with the possibilities of technology and business requirements.