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Learning in corporate projects

8.8.2014 | Research, Development and Innovation

Learning in corporate projects

Libraries can save lives

3.7.2014 | Research, Development and Innovation

Libraries can save lives

Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) contributes to the development of the library sector in Africa. In small communities, libraries are valuable promoters of equality, well-being and knowledge.

A 40% reduction in residence hall electricity bills

9.6.2014 | Research, Development and Innovation

A 40% reduction in residence hall electricity bills

The residence hall on the Salo campus of TUAS brought energy issues to the fore. Its electricity consumption decreased by 40% in just two years. Special attention has also been paid to cleanliness, neighbourliness and a pleasant living environment.

Halaten Supports Refugee Minors

24.4.2014 | Events

Halaten Supports Refugee Minors

Unaccompanied refugee minors arriving to Finland need support. HALATEN – From Vulnerable Childhood to Healthy and Safe Adulthood project aims to measure up to this need.

Waste Management Know-how to the Baltic Countries

24.4.2014 | Research, Development and Innovation

Waste Management Know-how to the Baltic Countries

Know-how related to waste management is being exported to Estonia and Latvia in the WastED project coordinated by TUAS. Waste management education is facilitated using Innovation Pedagogy—a learning approach developed at TUAS.

Hard work beats raw talent anyday - Steve Rooks teaches dance in Arts Academy

27.3.2014 | Turku UAS

Hard work beats raw talent anyday - Steve Rooks teaches dance in Arts Academy

Professor Steve Rook’s artist residency in the Department of Dance, Turku Arts Academy included his teaching Graham dance technique and creating the original choreography titled, "Plate Tectonics" with music by Zach Hemsey, for 24 dance students.

Double Degree possible at TUAS

11.3.2014 | Studies

Double Degree possible at TUAS

Constantino Miguelez came to Finland in 2009 has really liked his stay in the North. Originally, he came only for one year but expert teachers and practical learning methods have made him stay longer.

McDonald’s responsibility exceeds expectations

10.3.2014 | Research, Development and Innovation

McDonald’s responsibility exceeds expectations

The TPR Inno research project investigated the effect of responsibility certificates on consumers’ purchase decisions and their contribution to the change towards more responsible business practices.

Robots conquered the ICT Building

30.1.2014 | Events

Robots conquered the ICT Building

First-year IT students’ Lego robots conquered the lobby of the ICT Building on a December Monday afternoon.

Game giant Wargaming acquires cultural knowledge from TUAS

30.1.2014 | Research, Development and Innovation

Game giant Wargaming acquires cultural knowledge from TUAS

Wargaming Public Co Ltd, an important company in the game industry, operates worldwide from its offices and development centres located for instance in Minsk, Belarus. Now, TUAS has entered the game world as a cultural trainer.