Metrospective
Multidisciplinary solutions and insights from Metropolia UAS staff and Master's students. Articles, podcasts and videos for the general public and professionals.
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Rezhna Ahmed, Jukka Kesänen
Culture aware diabetes care: supporting Middle Eastern immigrants in Finland
Recognizing cultural differences is crucial for managing the health of Middle Eastern immigrants living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Finland.
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Ria Gynther
Digital badges explained
In a rapidly digitalising education and job market, traditional qualifications do not always reflect individuals’ actual abilities. Digital badges can provide a practical way to recognise and communicate skills, learning, and professional development.
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Riikka Wallin
Funding, format, and impact: R&D publication and communication strategies in Finnish universities of applied sciences
In a world where polarization is increasing and mis- and disinformation are taking over in many communication channels it is essential for us who are working at universities of applied sciences to be a part of the conversation and do our best to provide evidence-based information. Our research and development (R&D) projects realized with regional, national, and international partners should make a real impact on society. To achieve this goal, diverse publication and communication activities need to be part of R&D projects.
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Pamela Spokes
The myth of the eureka moment – why innovation isn’t about sudden genius
The stereotypical depiction of a person engaged in creating something new usually plays out with a 'eureka' moment. The proverbial light bulb lighting up above their head. In reality, innovation is more likely to be the result of a hundred failures than a sudden moment of genius.
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Janset Shawash
Beyond the buzzword – XR already works for businesses like yours
You have probably heard the terms augmented reality, virtual reality, or extended reality. Maybe you have placed virtual furniture in your living room or tried a social media filter. But when it comes to your own business, it is easy to dismiss XR as something for big brands with big budgets. That assumption is outdated.
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Ria Gynther
Making game industry competence visible
Game industry roles and skills often have multiple meanings depending on the context, which can make it difficult to see what career opportunities are available or to demonstrate what you can do. Gamebadges aims to change this by making industry-specific competences clear, understandable and demonstrable through a transparent verification system.
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Saija Heinonen
Research ethics in RDI projects
Research ethics is not just a requirement for academic publications or formal studies. It is an integral element that affects nearly all Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) projects, both national and international, at multiple stages: from project planning and cooperation to data collection, analysis, authorship and dissemination of research results. In this article, I highlight a few key areas where ethical guidelines can support our daily work in RDI projects, drawing from my own experience in project management at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
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Riikka Wallin
Funding, format, and impact: R&D publication and communication strategies in Finnish universities of applied sciences
In a world where polarization is increasing and mis- and disinformation are taking over in many communication channels it is essential for us who are working at universities of applied sciences to be a part of the conversation and do our best to provide evidence-based information. Our research and development (R&D) projects realized with regional, national, and international partners should make a real impact on society. To achieve this goal, diverse publication and communication activities need to be part of R&D projects.