Novia University of Applied Sciences 2030 - Strategy for Novia UAS Short

Novia Sustainable Impact Strategy of Novia University of Applied Sciences Vision

Novia UAS makes an impact both nationally and internationally due to its areas of strength.

Through its networks, Novia is the most active Finnish university in the other Nordic countries.

Novia makes a difference.

Strategic Goals Sustainable Solutions

Nordic Cooperation

Global Orientation

Novia UAS is at the forefront of supporting innovative and sustainable solutions for the green transition, as well as fostering the conditions for welfare and a good life. Novia develops and applies methods for sustainability.

Through active engagement in Nordic networks, especially in the fields of working life and culture, Novia increases visibility for both itself and Finland among the other Nordic countries. This strengthens knowledge about Finland and the Nordic affinity. Novia has an established role as an innovator and developer of welfare, making it an attractive partner for collaboration.

Novia UAS has extensive global cooperation and long-term strategic partnerships. Good international references provide the university with the opportunity and credibility to work towards a global, open, and sustainable society. Novia is a partner that provides added value.

for Climate Change Mitigation

for Welfare and Resilience

for a Sustainable Future

Profile and Areas of Strength

Novia UAS is a working life oriented and international university that supports sustainable societal development,

competence supply, and public services in the Swedish language in Finland. Novia works to strengthen Finland’s ties to the Nordic cultural community and promote Nordic working life cooperation.

Areas of strength: Sustainable Solutions, Creative Expression, Entrepreneurship and Welfare Design.

Values Include

Engage

Mission

Deliver

Novia UAS meets the multilingual Finland’s workforce, developmental and educational needs with high-quality degree education and further education in Swedish and English as well as applied research, development, and innovation.

Areas of Strength The goal of Novia UAS is to be a forerunner in its areas of strength in Finland and an attractive cooperation partner internationally. These areas of strength are shared across all of Novia and form the foundation of our education and RDI activities.

Sustainable Solutions

Novia UAS has extensive experience in developing and applying solution models for global sustainability, especially in ecological and technological terms. How environmental resources are used is crucial for both individual well-being and maintenance of the welfare society.

Creative Expression

Novia UAS aims to promote diversity of cultural expressions.

By fostering cultural awareness and understanding, the university contributes to students’ personal development and a broadened global understanding. Novia encourages reflection and dialogue, leading to increased awareness of the value and significance of diversity.

High-Quality Education and Research, Development and Innovation Student-Centered Learning

Student-centered learning is the core of Novia’s pedagogy.

We support our students in their learning process towards responsibility and determination, where their vision and belief in their own potential are fundamental.

Working Life Orientation and Relevance

Relevance to working life is central to our operations, which are characterised by active dialogue with working life and society. Both education and RDI activities are carried out proactively in collaboration with working life. Novia operates regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Research Areas

Entrepreneurship

An entrepreneurial approach and attitude are part of the culture at Novia. Self-confidence, awareness, courage, and creativity are characteristics of an entrepreneurial mindset.

Key aspects include the ability to communicate and collaborate, take initiative, solve problems, manage risks, plan, and work purposefully.

Sustainable Technology

Sustainable Shipping

Well-being in Society

Sustainable Communities and Businesses

Culture as a Force for Change

Systemic Transformation to Build Resilience

Welfare Design

Welfare design aims to create a good life for everyone. This involves developing new methods, tools, and approaches for a sustainable, ethical, economic, efficient, and healthpromoting working life and society.

Growth Area Intelligent Systems and Artificial Intelligence

The goal of Novia UAS is to become a national forerunner in applied intelligent systems and AI as well as an attractive cooperation partner internationally.

novia.fi yrkeshogskolannovia linkedin.com/school/novia-uas youtube.com/noviauas facebook.com/noviauas issuu.com/noviauas