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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LAB Open
Oral Communication Skills: Hidden Risks of Flexible and Distance Learning
Educational practices have been under considerable upheaval: first, the Corona pandemic forced all education to be rearranged to fit an online mode, which then led to some of the flexibility and distance learning ideas becoming norms in higher education. Next, the fast spread of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools has undermined the concept of flexibility and distance learning and brought new challenges to the arrangement of study processes. This article presents some observations on challenges that language teachers encounter while designing activities and courses for developing students’ oral communication skills. Practice shows that some of the recent generally accepted forms of implementing studies cannot always co-exist with the current reality. Source
Designing a Digital Brand Ecosystem for Non-Profits: Content, Platforms, AI, and Funding
Non-profit organisations increasingly operate in a digital environment where the ability to be understood, trusted, and supported depends not only on their mission, but also on how they communicate their value. This article explores how a digital brand ecosystem - combining content, platforms, and artificial intelligence - can expand access to diverse forms of financial support. Source
The Doughnut Economics Model: A sustainable approach to urban planning
A new economic strategy used by several cities and regions to create a more sustainable living environments is called the Doughnut Economics Model which is interlinked with UN Sustainable Development Goals. This article presents the results of an internship project conducted with Päijät-Häme Regional Council based on ClimateGO project and will compare and analyze the experience of cities and regions that have implemented this approach in their urban governance. Source
LAB Focus
AI Can Create Marketing Images, But Can it Create Trust?
Artificial intelligence is present in digital marketing communication. It is part of how many brands plan, produce, and distribute digital content. Marketers use AI to help them create text, images, videos, ideas, and other campaign materials more efficiently (Bormane & Blaus 2024). This creates a huge opportunity for marketing teams to save time and produce […] The post AI Can Create Marketing Images, But Can it Create Trust? appeared first on LAB Focus.
Cross-Cultural Communication Challenges in International Customer Service
In modern times many companies communicate with people representing various cultures, languages and lifestyles. Such a combination may offer positive opportunities but also cause challenges. Companies’ employees must communicate effectively across cultures to retain good service and build trust and retain happy customers. Cultural differences affect communication However, language issues, different dialects and accents, cultural […] The post Cross-Cultural Communication Challenges in International Customer Service appeared first on LAB Focus.
Singapore’s Growth Story: How Regenerative Governance Shapes Economy
Singapore is often described as a prime example of economic development. In just a few decades, a small trading port with limited resources transformed into one of the world’s most advanced economies. According to global indicators published by the World Bank (2026), Singapore consistently ranks high in governance quality and economic performance, suggesting that growth […] The post Singapore’s Growth Story: How Regenerative Governance Shapes Economy appeared first on LAB Focus.