About
Laurea University of Applied Sciences operates in Uusimaa region at six different campuses. There are about 9,900 students, 660 staff members and 34,700 alumni in our community.
Laurea creates solutions based on researched knowledge with practical research and development work. Our mission is applied research, development and innovation that promotes working life and regional development and renews the economic structure of the region.
Our strengths in the service business and circular economy research programme include the development of business skills, ecosystems and collaboration, digital services and sustainability together with different stakeholders in both domestic and international projects.
Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities
4 Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation
Clean environment and zero pollution
7 Reducing pollution from the food and drink industries
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
11 Towards modern, integrated, and effective fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) systems13 Raising citizen awareness on alternative proteins derived from biotechnology15 Additional activities of the European partnership on sustainable food systems for people, planet and climate16 Developing a joint AU-EU Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) supporting the Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) partnership20 Making food systems more resilient to food safety risks through the deployment of technological solutions21 Research and innovation for food waste prevention and reduction at household level through measurement, monitoring and new technologies