Our Applied Research
At HAMK, we do research that meets the needs of the working world. Come and do research with us!
We make theory work and research matter. Our applied research aims to renew society and seek solutions to the world’s wicked problems.
We combine high-quality research with the real needs of business life. Together, we research, develop, and build practical solutions that give your organization a competitive edge.
We believe that society is changed through applied research based on research knowledge, carried out together with the world of work and the surrounding society. To reach this goal, we have selected research areas in which we can both promote the business life of our region and find solutions to global challenges.
The Research Action Plan guides the development of our research, development and innovation (RDI) work.
Focus Areas
Our research focuses on three thematic areas: solutions in biotechnology, the sustainable built environment, and future education and competence. Around these themes, we have formed eight transdisciplinary focus areas, in which researchers and research groups from different fields solve global challenges, promote the business life of our region and renew society. Digitalisation and modern tools are an integral part of each focus area.
Sustainable and Innovative Bioproduction
We develop the bio-circular economy and sustainable raw material production of the future by using biotechnology and smart technologies.
Sustainable Ecosystems and Bioeconomy Solutions
We promote sustainable land use by combining soil and water research, digitalisation and applied research.
Humans, Technology and the Evolving Living Environment
We strengthen human capabilities through modern technology so that we can respond to changes in the social, economic, technological and ecological living environments.
Sustainable Built Environment
We seek lasting solutions that promote systemic change in the built environment towards a fossil-free direction.
Future Learning Environments
We develop methods and solutions that make vocational education and working life inspiring, meaningful future learning environments that develop competence.
Education Collaboration and Partnerships Globally
Uudistamme koulutusjärjestelmiä ja vahvistamme osaamista Suomessa ja globaalisti yhdessä kumppaneidemme kanssa.
A Competent and Thriving Future Agent
We promote the career path of learners and employees from the very first steps of learning through to the end of their working careers.
Capacity for Future Change
We promote sustainable and competitive renewal and innovative ways of working in organisations and society.
Expertise
Our research brings together the expertise of our research units into transdisciplinary collaboration. In addition, we work closely with our study programmes, our innovation activities and the research and development of higher education pedagogy.
Collaboration
Working together is for us more than words – it is genuine action and long-term collaboration. We enhance the competitiveness of the business life and, together with hundreds of our partner companies, create direct career paths for students. HAMK’s applied research produces concrete solutions and business valua for our partners.
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HAMK Pilkku
HAMK Pilkku is a journal published by Häme University of Applied Sciences, and our publications are for both general and professional audiences in various fields. Our publications provide relevant, applicable information for the world of work and society. The authors of the journal are mainly HAMK staff or students.
HAMK Unlimited: Scientific
HAMK Unlimited Scientific publishes peer-reviewed, academic articles.
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