LAB Focus Blogs
The blogs of LAB's four focus areas bring forth each focus area’s RDI and education activities.
Publication series
The LAB publication series publishes reports, monographs and compilations based on the RDI and higher education teaching activities at LAB.
All publications in the series are available online via Theseus.
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Latest articles
LAB Open
Inclusive education through AI
Digital transformation is transforming the way people learn. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) are creating new chances to customise education for each learner, and to build inclusive learning environments that meet individual needs and abilities. When done with pedagogy in at the core, new technologies may allow educators more time to focus on student feedback. Source
AI for developing professional communication skills
As artificial intelligence reshapes the professional landscape, its role in communication is becoming increasingly relevant. This article explores how AI tools - often seen as technical instruments - can also support the development of essential communication skills, particularly in language learning and professional expression. Source
Comparison of Nurse Anesthetists’ Education and Role in Finland and the United States
Nurses working in anesthesia care are nurses who work in the operating room, taking care of patients during their surgeries. Nurse roles and places of employment, however, are much wider and broader than the general perception. In this article, the education and role of the anesthesia nurse in Finland and the nurse anesthetist in the United States are compared. LAB University of Applied Sciences provides an anesthesia nurse specialist programme for nurses. Source
LAB Focus
Establishing the SmartVille Living Lab in Mix Settlement, Namibia
One of the aims for Developing Sustainable and Entrepreneurial Villages through Educational Living Labs in Namibia and Zambia – SmartVille project is to establish and offer entrepreneurship education through technological platforms, the Living Labs, in rural under-served communities in Namibia and Zambia reaching the most vulnerable groups, such as women, youth, and people with disabilities […] The post Establishing the SmartVille Living Lab in Mix Settlement, Namibia appeared first on LAB Focus.
Beyond discounts: how urban Pakistanis are transforming shopping culture
The Pakistani consumers are not only pursuing bargains these days, but they are also seeking honesty, value and connection. These are how brands must evolve to stay afloat in this changing retail environment. A shopping application sends out a 50% discount message, and you walk away with products you never intended to purchase. Customers are […] The post Beyond discounts: how urban Pakistanis are transforming shopping culture appeared first on LAB Focus.
How LAB Biofine came to life – a story from the project manager’s diary
LAB University of Applied Sciences is working with LUT University and other partners to build a bioeconomy ecosystem in South Karelia (Regional Council of South Karelia 2024). This is the largest project in LAB’s history, with goals extending into the 2030s (LAB 2025a). LAB Biofine is a bioeconomy competence cluster that supports the growth of […] The post How LAB Biofine came to life – a story from the project manager’s diary appeared first on LAB Focus.