Competence, Commitment, and Sustainability

Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) means producing new knowledge, new or improved products, methods, and services through systematic and methodological work.

Novia UAS RDI activities follow the definitions of Statistics Finland and take place mainly in various projects financed largely by external funds. Innovation activities follow the guidelines set out in the National Roadmap for Research, Development and Innovation. 

Research, Development, and Innovation are rooted in education and the needs of working life. Novia UAS has six Research Areas which form the basis of the faculties RDI activities. List of projects. 

Project Portfolio 

During the year, 171 projects were ongoing at Novia UAS, and the total value of the project portfolio was approximately 22.8 million euros. Distribution by Research Area (Sustainable Technology 24%, Sustainable Shipping 15%, Well-being in Society 13%, Sustainable Communities and Businesses 10%, Culture as a Force for Change 13%, Systemic Transformation to Build Resilience 25% of the portfolio’s value).

Project Porfolio 2023

RDI project portfolio 2023

Our Research Area's form the basis for our Areas of Strength

Novia's areas of strength are Sustainable Solutions, Creative Expression, Entrepreneurship and Welfare Design. In addition to this, we have special expertise in a number of narrower areas. Where we belong to the premier Universities of Applied Sciences in the country.

Hallbar energiteknik

Sustainable Technology

We develop new methods for production and use of renewable energy where decentralized and sustainable energy distribution systems include increasingly intelligent system solutions

automation och fartygssimulation

Sustainable Shipping

We have strong knowledge and good conditions for development and innovation activities in a simulator environment.

Interprofessionell halsa och valfard

Well-being in Society

We initiate development in the field of social and health care regionally, nationally and internationally.

affarsutveckling

Sustainable Communities
and Businesses

We are solution oriented and respond to the challenges of business life through an entrepreneurial mindset.

Konst och kultur

Culture as a Force
for Change

We have diverse expertise in entrepreneurship, business development and cultural export
both in cultural education and for the region.

Bioekonomi

Systemic Transformation
to Build Resilience

We have strong knowledge cluster, solid project knowledge, advanced research and focused applications.

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Novialia, publications and Open Science

Novialia - Novia UAS' publication site

Novia's publications, blogs, podcasts can be found on Novialia. 

Publications och productions 2023

  • Type A: 37

  • Type D: 66

  • Type E: 103

  • Public artistic and design activities 587

  • Totalt: 808

Detailed information

You can find more information about our publications and projects on the site Research.fi

Contact us 

See full staff detail under contact us.

Johanna Liinamaa

Head of Research

Otto Långvik

Research Coordinator

Fanny Lundstén

Administrative Assistant

Caroline Lång

Communicator