Publications

​Publishing at LAB University of Applied Sciences aims to improve and enhance knowledge sharing in multi-disciplinary research and development as well as innovation. LAB is committed to the principles of open access publishing.

LAB Open

LAB Open is an open access publishing platform which publishes articles and audiovisual materials by the staff, students and partners of the LAB University of Applied Sciences. The platform hosts two individual journals which are published continuously. Both journals accept and publish articles also in English.

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.

About publishing in LAB

You can read more about LAB’s publishing activities from the LAB Guide to publishing and open science. The guide also offers information about open science, how to evaluate scholarly publications, and how to promote your research.

For any additional information or questions, please contact julkaisutatlab [dot] fi (julkaisut[at]lab[dot]fi)

LAB Focus

7.8.2025 - 11.01

Supporting Student Radio Through Micro-Learning

In an era marked by the consolidation of media ownership and the decline of media diversity (Fontaine & Kevin, 2016), student radio can play a critical role in preserving a plurality of voices if supported adequately. Student radio is a non-commercial broadcasting platform operated primarily by students. It offers hands-on experience in media production while […] The post Supporting Student Radio Through Micro-Learning appeared first on LAB Focus.

30.6.2025 - 11.44

Grenoble offered a holistic vision for a sustainable future

The current economic system has brought us unprecedented prosperity but has also led us to overconsumption and exploitation of the Earth’s critical systems. Because of this we are now facing severe ecological crises such as climate change and biodiversity loss. To tackle these vicious problems, we must transform the system, but how? In 2017 Kate […] The post Grenoble offered a holistic vision for a sustainable future appeared first on LAB Focus.

26.6.2025 - 15.36

To survive companies must identify risks and opportunities related to climate change

Adapting business to a changing climate is essential for the success of companies. This means identifying not only risks but also opportunities that can lie in new business models or clean transition solutions. According to the latest survey conducted by Häme Chamber of Commerce, many companies in the region have taken action on climate change […] The post To survive companies must identify risks and opportunities related to climate change appeared first on LAB Focus.

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