Saija Heinonen

Project Manager, Creative Industry Team

Saija Heinonen

Project Manager, Creative Industry Team

Saija Heinonen works as a project manager in Metropolia’s Creative Industries team. She has been piloting projects at Metropolia for over a decade and is currently leading the European Gamebadges project. Saija holds a Master’s degree in educational sciences and is passionate about psychology, behavioral sciences, sports, photography, and lifelong learning.

Author's publications

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    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.

  • Gamebadges workshop participants working on draft papers at a game industry event
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    From classroom to game studio – The role of badges in game industry competence mapping

    As the game industry evolves, the ability to demonstrate concrete competences is becoming more important than traditional qualifications alone. The Gamebadges project introduces a competence-based open badge ecosystem that helps connect education and game industry by recognising skills in a structured, transparent, and flexible way.