Society and working life
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Hanna Repo Jamal, Päivi Vartiainen
Cultural differences experience by CALD nursing students – a follow-up study
The number of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students in Finnish higher education is increasing. The cultural differences they experience must be recognised and effectively integrated into the planning and implementation of education. The results presented in this article are part of an evaluation study on functionally bilingual nursing education.
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Heikki Laaninen
Stronger together: connecting the game development ecosystem in the Baltic Sea Region
The European game industry thrives on networks — but the hubs and clusters that support new developers have long worked in isolation. The BSG-Go! project set out to change that, and what it built may outlast the project itself.
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Pamela Spokes
Campus to company: Why Finland should encourage student entrepreneurship
Finland has navigated economic transformation before: after gaining independence, after the Second World War, and during the recession of the 1990s. Today another transition may be underway as artificial intelligence begins to re-shape many entry-level jobs and jobs that include a lot of repetition.
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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 That assumption is outdated.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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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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Ria Gynther
Finnish Games Week and the power of industry collaboration
In a period of structural change and reduced investment, the Finnish game industry faces increasing pressure to find new forms of collaboration. Finnish Games Week 2025 is a concrete example of how shared platforms and coordinated events can support developers, strengthen the ecosystem, and connect local talent with global audiences.
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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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Pamela Spokes
Building skills for modern work through innovation challenges
Traditional courses don’t always help us practise the skills the real world demands. Innovation challenges offer a practical way to translate new skills directly into modern working life.
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Heini Maisala-McDonnell, Liisa Nuutinen
Metropolia Minno® project resulted in innovations for age-friendly working life in health care and social services
SAFE - Solutions for Age-Friendly Employer - project is an EU project funded by Interreg Central Baltic. The project became a client of Metropolia Minno®, and gained from future professionals' perspectives and innovation. Metropolia students explored age-friendly practices that support the work ability of older employees in health care and social services, while also benefitting employees of all ages.