Research and Development

Working life-oriented research, development and innovation (RDI) work is one of the basic tasks of Universities of Applied Sciences. The aims of the RDI activities include both renewing competence within Jamk and improving competitiveness in the working and business life. 

Jamk's growing volume of RDI

Jamk plays an important role in the implementation of RDI activities and Jamk is one of Finland's largest research and development actors in the field of universities of applied sciences. RDI activities respond to the demands of the operating environment by offering the latest information and expertise for the use of partners.

RDI activities are implemented in cooperation with customers and partners in Central Finland, elsewhere in Finland, and in international fields.

€21,4 million

total volume of RDI activities,
of which the share of external funding €16,5 million

240

RDI projects,
of which 50 international projects

880

employees,
of which 500 experts participated in RDI activities

700

partners
co-operated with the RDI activities

2nd

largest
UAS in Finland in RDI activities

555

publications
produced by our experts

Jamk's Focus areas

Jamk has chosen the focus areas based on the needs of the operating environment and the gathering of the competences of Jamk and its partners into competitive centres of excellence. The focus areas are multidisciplinary, combining several of Jamk’s competence areas. The focus areas are growing and known at the national and partly also the international level. Each focus area has a significant education task, focused RDI activities and professional service business activities.

Cyber Security

Today's world relies strongly on digital services and information. We are at the forefront of technological development, and the preparedness for modern cyber threats.

Physical Activity and Well-being

At Jamk University of Applied Sciences, we conduct research, analyse, and develop physical activity and movement-related phenomena and set the direction to ensure that everyone is sufficiently active.

Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation

We act as a forerunner in rehabilitation, developing the best rehabilitation solutions in collaboration with working and business life.

Sustainable Bioeconomy and Energy Solutions

We develop, seek, and implement new ecologically sustainable and resource-wise solutions, actively working to advance climate goals.

Industry Renewal

The digitalisation of industry enables more efficient production, real-time data utilisation, and smart solutions. We support industrial companies in transitioning towards a greener and more digital future!
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Latest articles in Jamk Arena

Jamk Arena gathers our experts to write about research and development as well as current phenomena in their field.

Creating a parametric 3D model of a sewing machine motor from 20 images using GPT6-Astra

Learning with vocational trainers in Kenya

What hinders sustainability reporting in SMEs?

When the classroom turns virtual: Teacher students practising challenging interactions with an AI-driven simulated student

When the classroom turns virtual: Teacher students practising challenging interactions with an AI-driven simulated student

Qwen-VL VLMs for zero- and few-shot object detection

Learning in international development projects: Insights from a coordinating agency

Learning in international development projects: Insights from a coordinating agency

A new framework for utilising participatory methods

Bridging AI and Primary Care: AI-assisted Health System Integration Model for the Inclusion App

From project-based success to sustainable service provision – Insights from BioBoosters

A review on post-quantum cryptography and related cyber threats for critical infrastructures

Tips for successful thesis process from the student’s and the supervisor’s perspective

Tips for successful thesis process from the student’s and the supervisor’s perspective

Bodensee: Observations on Tourism and Regional Development

Design Thinking and Regeneration Beyond Borders

Design Thinking and Regeneration Beyond Borders

Enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration in higher education

Enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration in higher education

Crafting innovation with Lidl: Behind the scenes of a hackathon journey

Exploring Digital Rehabilitation: Perspectives of Rwandan Service Users and Professionals.

Practical implementation of Carpe Diem method in course development in Kosovar higher education institutions

Practical implementation of Carpe Diem method in course development in Kosovar higher education institutions

Metacognition – intriguing concept for teachers in Nepal

A review of the current discourse and strategies surrounding micro-credentials within higher education institutions

Training students in gamified learning – Teachers´ experiences of ludo didactics

Community Health Workers and Service Users’ Experiences of a Community-based Digital Rehabilitation Application

Uzbekistan’s university staff getting inspired about bioeconomy innovations

Uzbekistan’s university staff getting inspired about bioeconomy innovations

Creating engaging online learning materials for VET

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Contact information

Mika Karjalainen

Vice Rector
Administration
University Services
+358405748012

Petri Moilanen

Head of RDI Services
Research and Development
University Services
+358405822067

Juha Hautanen

Head of Department, RDI
Research, Development & Innovation (RDI)
School of Professional Teacher Education
+358406412950

Saila-Inkeri Puukko

Head of Department, RDI
Administration
School of Technology
+358504449946

Mirva Leppälä

Head of Department, RDI
Research, Development & Innovation (RDI)
School of Business
+358504317574

Kare Norvapalo

Head of Department, RDI
Development Services
School of Health and Social Studies
+358405196091