Strategic focus

Arcada´s overall strategic aim is to build Nordic bridges to be globally relevant and to create smart, digital solutions for a dynamic working life. Nordic cooperation for global relevance and smart digital solutions are Arcada’s vehicles to stay relevant in a changing world. AI and machine learning, Health and Welfare as well as Circular Economy are our core fields of research through which we aim to maintain and grow welfare in society.

Strategic focus

Researchers

Arcada is a research intensive University of Applied Sciences. Several teachers are currently doctoral candidates at different universities.

Researchers

At Arcada we conduct both basic and applied research. Arcada provides an innovative environment with a focus on research-based innovation for business and the public sectors. We emphasize the connections between research and teaching involving students and the surrounding society in our projects.

We create smart solutions for a sustainable future.

Research at Arcada is carried out at our five different departments. The core areas of Arcada's research are artificial intelligence, health and welfare, and circular economy. We work with both national and international partners to respond to future needs for expertise in smart technology and sustainability.

 

 

 

Research permission

Fönster på Arcada

A research permission is always needed where students or staff are informants or objects of research. The research permission is approved by the Vice rector for Research.

MEDA

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Media and Education in the Digital Age (MEDA) is a programme that addresses the challenges, risks and opportunities associated to the use of media in the great variety of social practices that are usually included in the broader definition of educational practices.

CP - North

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term for several non-progressive, but often changing, motor impairment syndromes.

Research Programme: AI driven Nordic Health and Welfare

Artificiell intelligens

AI driven Nordic Health and Welfare is a research programme where AI solutions are applied to social and health care within the Nordic welfare and social design framework, using a transdisciplinary and user driven approach.

Research

Arcada mobilizes its RDI efforts to a center

Arcadas huvudingång på sommaren

Arcada brings its library services closer to the customers and ties its closer to the research at Arcada. The goal is to increase the scientific competence among students and staff. This will include the idea “a place for space”, so that everyone who is interested in research at Arcada can easily access services, support and meet up with others with the same interest.

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