Avainsana: research and development

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Corporate branding in a nutshell – what it is, why to invest in it, and how to get started

Sofia Mattila

Building and developing a company means navigating a complex and dynamic reality. Strategies, goals, processes, customers, employees, financiers, and rapid changes in the external environment all interact and compete for attention. We rely on guiding elements like vision, mission, objectives, forecasts, and value propositions to provide direction. All essential elements that guide the organization forward.

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Cultural and Creative Industries as Catalysts for Regional Development: Insights from Centria Projects

Laura Palovuori
Subhashri Sarkar

Centria University of Applied Sciences positions itself as a regional development actor that mostly impacts the region through digital and technological solutions. Centria organizes an annual foresight seminar (Ennakointiseminaari), and this year the seminar focused on regional attractiveness. One of the key conclusions was that culture and the building of a sense of belonging are just as important as the availability of jobs and educational opportunities.

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Carbon dioxide capture and utilization potential in Central Ostrobothnia region

hand holding digital earth with circular economy concept. renewable energy, resource efficiency, waste reduction, ESG strategy, SDGs, and sustainable environment green business innovation.

Suman Khadka

hand holding digital earth with circular economy concept. renewable energy, resource efficiency, waste reduction, ESG strategy, SDGs, and sustainable environment green business innovation.

Climate change is accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels and the adoption of low carbon alternatives. In Central Ostrobothnia, electricity and heat production already include a significant share of renewable energy, largely because most combined heat and power (CHP) and heat-only plants use biomass as their primary fuel. The region is also experiencing rapid growth in wind and solar projects, strengthening its position in renewable energy deployment.

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Student Roles and Support Programs at Centria 

Laura Palovuori
Divya Shrestha

Centria University of Applied Sciences has a range of programs in which students may either be supported or actively engaged as tutors, mentors, mentees, trainees, or assistants. These roles vary greatly in terms of responsibility, workload, payment, and application process. This article details these differences and thus enables students to make informed decisions. 

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Cybersecurity First Aid Clinic: Bridging the Gap Between Experts and Everyday Users

Lock on laptop as computer protection and cyber safety

Laura Palovuori
Johan Lugnet
Åsa Ericson

Lock on laptop as computer protection and cyber safety

The Cybersecurity First Aid Clinic “CyberAkuten” was established as part of the Interreg Aurora project ISSUES to connect experts and non-experts in an informal, hybrid setting across the Swedish-Finnish border. Cybersecurity is essential, but effective communication can be difficult. This article offers reasoning and advice for improving project communication, making it more inclusive, and increasing its appeal. It also encourages everyone to rethink how they communicate and, in doing so, take small but meaningful steps toward greater inclusion and security.

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Enhancing cultural accessibility in the north through ANSEL

Taina Tossavainen

In the image, a woman is looking at a gaming screen and speaking into a gaming headset. In the background, other players can be seen in front of their monitors. Project logos on the bottom of the picture.

The Ansel Project explores how design thinking and research-driven innovation can be harnessed to advance sustainable development within the cultural sector. By integrating low-latency technologies, promoting inclusive digital services, and emphasizing user-centered design, the project aims to demonstrate how sustainability can become an intuitive part of everyday life. This essay examines how Ansel’s development plan addresses not only environmental objectives but also promotes social equity and cultural accessibility—laying the foundation for long-term, systemic change.

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