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)

Latest articles 

LAB Open

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

How Migrants’ Cultural Values Could Strengthen Finland’s Future Economy

Finland is at a crossroads. With a declining birth rate, an ageing population, and increasing pressure on the welfare system, the country faces long-term demographic and economic challenges. Yet, hidden within these challenges lies an opportunity: the cultural values and economic potential of Finland’s migrant communities. Source

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.

Participatory research design: Students as research partners

Academic research can be more than producing insights, it can be a useful tool for empowerment. In design thinking, we recognize that users are true experts of their experiences. Through empathy and co-creation, we uncover needs that might otherwise remain hidden (Kelley & Kelley 2013, 21). This is fundamental to good design, and the same principle […] The post Participatory research design: Students as research partners appeared first on LAB Focus.

iWeek 2026: Technoethics as a shared perspective

Technoethics is the unifying theme of iWeek 2026 at the LAB University of Applied Sciences, taking place in Lahti from January 19 to 23. While not every session directly addresses ethics, the goal is to encourage all participants—students, educators, developers, designers, and researchers—to reflect on how technology both shapes and is shaped by human values. […] The post iWeek 2026: Technoethics as a shared perspective appeared first on LAB Focus.