Research
HVL develops new knowledge that contributes to solving challenges in society in a sustainable perspective. The research activities take place in a regional, national and international research community, and students and partners are involved.
Areas of focus in our research
Research at faculties and research centers
- Research at Faculty of Education, Arts and SportsAt FLKI, research contributes to new knowledge within professional, cultural, national and international challenges in society.
- Research at Faculty of Health and Social SciencesResearch at FHS concerns topics within health research, public health and welfare, service research, innovation and implementation, learning and education.
- Research at Faculty of Technology, Environmental and Social SciencesResearch at FTMS focuses on innovative and sustainable solutions within social development, nature and the environment, security, technology and management.
- KINDknow - Kindergarten Knowledge Centre for Systemic Research on Diversity and Sustainable FuturesKINDknow is a research centre investigating knowledge about kindergartens.
- Centre for Care Research, westCentre for Care Research at HVL seek to develop and improve health and care services by strengthening practice-oriented research and research dissemination.
- Centre for safety at seaMarCATCH is a maritime research center focusing on maritime safety, and an arena for interaction that helps to solve the need for expertise in the green transition in maritime industry.