CircularEconomyUAS

Circular Economy Excellence for Finnish UAS

The project of “Circular economy know-how into Universities of Applied Sciences” brings together 19 Universities of Applied Sciences to develop multidisciplinary education in order to increase the role of circular economy in education and RDI-work. In JAMK University of Applied Sciences the project focuses in circular economy in the field of bioeconomy.

Goals

  • Increasing the circular economy know-how with Industry 4.0 models of thinking and operations
  • Open, high-quality planning and piloting of education with focus on internationality

 

Education will be improved by creating working life oriented course contents, learning environments and teaching methods within circular economy and by creating multilingual circular economy studies. The project improves co-operation and open working culture between the partner universities of applied sciences.

Background

The project of Circular economy know-how into Universities of Applied Science is a top project funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland. The project runs through 2018 – 2020 and will be coordinated by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences. Other partners include Centria University of Applied Sciences, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK), Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK), Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Lahti University of Applied Sciences (LAMK), Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK), Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK), Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS), Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK), Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Novia University of Applied Sciences.

 

Kirsi Knuuttila

Projektipäällikkö, Project Manager
Biotalousinstituutti, Institute of Bioeconomy
Teknologia, School of Technology
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