Collaboration with higher education institutions
Our facilities are home to around 60 companies and operators that are interested in collaborating with students of higher education institutions.
Collaboration with higher education institutions
Our facilities are home to around 60 companies and operators that are interested in collaborating with students of higher education institutions.
Collaboration with higher
education institutions
Our facilities are home to around 60 companies and operators that are interested in collaborating with students of higher education institutions.
Collaboration with higher education institutions
Lahti Science Park is owned by the City of Lahti, LAB University of Applied Sciences and the University of Helsinki Funds.
Basically, we could be called a platform for education, research, development and cooperation. In addition to the goal of carbon neutrality, the strategy of the City of Lahti includes three themes that the Lahti Science Park Goes Science project also seeks to promote:
- Unlimited opportunities for success
- Horizons for a good life
- Courage and ambition to reach high
At Lahti Science Park, we develop our operations sustainably. In addition to LAB, our facilities house the Lahti University Campus, which encompasses the University of Helsinki and LUT University, forming a scientific community of some 200 experts in Lahti. Education is also provided by the Päijät-Häme Summer University, as well as JunnuYliopisto and the Päijät-Häme LUMA Centre, which provide leading Finnish science education in Wing B.
Our facilities are home to around 60 companies and operators that are interested in collaborating with students of higher education institutions. In turn, the companies and operators are of interest to students.
Collaboration with higher education institutions
Lahti Science Park is owned by the City of Lahti, LAB University of Applied Sciences and the University of Helsinki Funds.
Basically, we could be called a platform for education, research, development and cooperation. In addition to the goal of carbon neutrality, the strategy of the City of Lahti includes three themes that the Lahti Science Park Goes Science project also seeks to promote:
- Unlimited opportunities for success
- Horizons for a good life
- Courage and ambition to reach high
At Lahti Science Park, we develop our operations sustainably. In addition to LAB, our facilities house the Lahti University Campus, which encompasses the University of Helsinki and LUT University, forming a scientific community of some 200 experts in Lahti.
Education is also provided by the Päijät-Häme Summer University, as well as JunnuYliopisto and the Päijät-Häme LUMA Centre, which provide leading Finnish science education in Wing B.
Our facilities are home to around 60 companies and operators that are interested in collaborating with students of higher education institutions. In turn, the companies and operators are of interest to students.
Lahti Science Park Goes Science project
As part of implementing our strategy, we have teamed up with the Lahti University Campus to jointly launch Science Park Goes Science, a project that aims to test and experiment with new models for developing collaboration between higher education institutions and businesses during 2023. The project is funded with a national appropriation for sustainable growth and vitality by the Regional Council of Päijät-Häme.
The project’s goal is to help boost investment in education and research on the Niemi Campus, support high-quality education and cooperation, and create new opportunities.
The Lahti Science Park Goes Science project will be coordinated by Hanna Kopra until the end of 2023. She will be testing and trying out new methods for bringing together companies and higher education students and doctoral researchers.
If you have any questions or ideas related to the topic, please contact:
Lahti Science Park Goes Science project
As part of implementing our strategy, we have teamed up with the Lahti University Campus to jointly launch Science Park Goes Science, a project that aims to test and experiment with new models for developing collaboration between higher education institutions and businesses during 2023. The project is funded with a national appropriation for sustainable growth and vitality by the Regional Council of Päijät-Häme.
The project’s goal is to help boost investment in education and research on the Niemi Campus, support high-quality education and cooperation, and create new opportunities.
The Lahti Science Park Goes Science project will be coordinated by Hanna Kopra until the end of 2023. She will be testing and trying out new methods for bringing together companies and higher education students and doctoral researchers.
If you have any questions or ideas related to the topic, please contact:
LAB, LUT & UH = higher education cooperation
LAB is a higher education institution that specialises in work-related innovation and operates in Lahti, Lappeenranta and online. We offer dozens of degree programmes leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in five fields: health care and social services, technology, business, tourism and hospitality, design and fine arts. We provide education in both Finnish and English.
LUT is a university for curious people. In 2022, it ranked ninth in the world in climate action (THE Impact Rankings), 11th among small universities (THE World’s Best Small Universities) and among the 350 best universities in the world (THE World University Rankings). LUT University has Finland’s most satisfied students. It offers studies in technology, business and social sciences.
The Niemi Campus of the University of Helsinki (Lahti University Campus) has been operating in Lahti since 2004 and provides bachelor’s and master’s studies in environmental sciences. The University of Helsinki conducts a great deal of research in Lahti, particularly in the field of environmental sciences.
Student collaboration
Does your business need a boost?
Offer an assignment
LAB, LUT & UH = higher education cooperation
LAB, LUT & UH = higher education
cooperation
LAB is a higher education institution that specialises in work-related innovation and operates in Lahti, Lappeenranta and online. We offer dozens of degree programmes leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in five fields: health care and social services, technology, business, tourism and hospitality, design and fine arts. We provide education in both Finnish and English.
LUT is a university for curious people. In 2022, it ranked ninth in climate action (THE Impact Rankings), 11th among small universities (THE World’s Best Small Universities) and among the 350 best universities in the world (THE World University Rankings). LUT University has Finland’s most satisfied students. It offers studies in technology, business and social sciences.
The Niemi Campus of the University of Helsinki (Lahti University Campus) has been operating in Lahti since 2004 and provides bachelor’s and master’s studies in environmental sciences. The University of Helsinki conducts a great deal of research in Lahti, particularly in the field of environmental sciences.
Student collaboration
Does your business need a boost?
Offer an assignment:
Examples of collaboration
Examples of
collaboration
collaboration
Jobteaser
LAB, LUT & University of Helsinki
Designed as a career portal for higher education students, JobTeaser reaches students at LAB, LUT and the University of Helsinki. You can use it to offer traineeships, part-time work and project work to students. Or you could commission a student to do their final thesis for your company.
In addition to the higher education institutions’ own JobTeaser portals, you can advertise jobs on the Aarresaari network’s JobTeaser platform, which is visible to students of nine Finnish universities. These jobs must be suitable for higher education students.
Research, development and innovation = RDI
LAB, for one, is testing new approaches to collaboration jointly with businesses. Our higher education institutions are strong in environmental sciences, the circular economy, design, innovation and well-being. They participate in different projects to develop new procedures, operating methods and various other things for companies and other operators. Higher education institutions also provide assistance with funding applications and identify the appropriate funders.
Our higher education institutions cooperate with business networks in various fields. Your company can also participate in open innovation and the co-creation of project ideas.
LAB, LUT and the University of Helsinki engage in research, development and innovation.
The expertise of the scientific community in Lahti is available to media representatives and other interested parties.
Laboratory, testing and specialist services
In Lahti, testing and specialist services focus on furniture testing, wood products testing, other product testing, and various types of material testing. LAB also offers services related to circular economy and environmental technology.
– Commercial testing service
– Laboratory and specialist service related to companies’ product and process development projects
– Analytical services
– Laboratory services related to thesis and student projects
Learn more about the services:
StartHub
StartHub is an accelerator and incubator for startup companies and new business ideas. The close-knit community gives rise to new successful companies in the Lahti region and helps ideas move forward. The community currently includes nearly 40 active start-ups, which enjoy the service free of charge. The facilities are located on the LAB Lahti Campus in Mukkula. StartHub activities are made possible by the City of Lahti, LAB University of Applied Sciences, and Isku.
Muotola
LAB UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND FINE ARTS
INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND FINE ARTS
Muotola offers services focusing on industrial design, which also benefit from the other design competence (including UI and graphical design) found in the Institute of Design and Fine Arts. We recommend contacting Muotola well in advance of your project launch.
Labtic
LAB UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Labtic is a learning environment for digital marketing at LAB University of Applied Sciences. Labtic helps small businesses design and carry out digital marketing. Various services have been developed for the needs of small businesses. Labtic’s services are provided by students, and they are designed to correspond to the content of courses. The schedule of implementation is usually spread across one term.
LiMu radio
NIEMI CAMPUS COMMUNITY RADIO STATION
LiMu radio is a community radio station that broadcasts from a studio at the Mukkulankatu arena. All operators on the Niemi Campus can produce content for LiMu radio, and the programmes can deal with pretty much anything.
Seeing as the radio station broadcasts from Lahti, it takes its name from lihamuki, a popular meaty staple at fast food stands in the city. LiMu radio can also be found on Instagram. The community radio station broadcasts on Fridays, and you can listen to the programmes on the LiMu webpage. An archive of previous programmes is also available on the website.
LUTES
LUT & LAB
LUTES is an organisation run by students that operates on the LUT and LAB campuses in Lahti and Lappeenranta.
LUTES supports students to develop as professionals and experts through various regional events, communities, networks and projects. Nationwide networks of start-ups will be leveraged to create a strong network of young entrepreneurial students.
Lectures
LAB, LUT & the University of Helsinki
Lectures are one way to provide students with an overview of current affairs and insights into the future needs of businesses, as well as strengthen connections between your company and the higher education community.
Lectures disseminate knowledge and information, and they must be useful to students. This also makes them useful to companies. You can offer lectures on topics in your field to units of higher education institutions as part of their study modules.
Company visits
LAB, LUT & the University of Helsinki
All students and units are interested in learning more about companies in their field, for example, in the form of company visits and excursions. There are many ways to contact higher education units and their students.
All the student associations at LUT
The KOE student union of LAB
At LAB, you can also send an email concerning these matters to yrityksille@lab.fi
Doctoral researchers: kaisa.vuorivirta@lahdenyliopistokampus.fi
Summer School
LAHTI UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
The joint Summer School of LAB, LUT and the University of Helsinki, hosting students from various fields, is organised in Lahti and has become something of a tradition. The Summer School focuses on topics such as planetary health, the structures of the urban environment, and the design and construction of a better future.
Lahti Venture Program
LAHTI UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Lahti Venture Program is an event for higher education students, with operations based in Lahti, in which teams of students seek solutions to the real-world challenges of real companies.
The teams are multidisciplinary, and participants from all fields of study are invited to join the event. All teams receive mentoring from experts in the business community. Students can also propose their own team, set up in advance.
University of Helsinki & LUT University
The broad foundation of scientific research conducted at higher education institutions provides opportunities for multidisciplinary and diversified cooperation. This can involve research cooperation, cooperation in funding applications, small or large development projects, or the commercialisation of innovation. Universities also provide teaching and education to serve as a foundation for the development of companies, as well as continuous learning services to increase staff expertise.
Network of doctoral researchers
LAHTI UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Launched in spring 2022, the network is intended for young researchers of the University of Helsinki, LUT University and other universities. The Lahti University Campus supports and develops the network’s operations.
Doctoral researchers are often “seniors”, who have outgrown their student lifestyle and are no longer drawn to traditional student activities. This new network aims to offer activities better suited to researchers – including support in day-to-day situations.
LAB studio
LAB UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
LAB Studio is an internal service provider of LAB University of Applied Sciences. It offers diverse audiovisual communications services to projects, companies and communities and provides students with real opportunities in sales and marketing.
LAB Studio’s range of services includes webinars, video advertisements, company videos, educational videos, live streams, podcasts, photo shooting and graphics.
Well-being and exercise services for students
LAB UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
MOVEO provides well-being and exercise services to higher education students in both Lappeenranta and Lahti. MOVEO has facilities in two locations in Lahti. Of these, Lahti Science Park houses a gym and group exercise facilities. MOVEO’s service range also includes groups for fun and casual ball games.
Tenants of Lahti Science Park have the option of acquiring company membership. It is an excellent way to network with students! Please contact our lobby services for further information: info@lahdentiedepuisto.fi.
Morning networking coffee
Käkikello lobby
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY AT 9 a.m.
Every other Wednesday, starting at 9 a.m., the Käkikello lobby in Unit D of Lahti Science Park (N73) hosts an event known as “coffee in the park”.
The event may begin with a few introductory remarks, but this is not always the case. The goal is to help people get to know one another – students, companies, researchers, teaching staff and visitors.
Coffee and salty snacks are served at the event, which is free of charge.
Sign up by 12 noon the previous day.
Lahti Science Park podcast studio
AVAILABLE FOR RENT TO STUDENTS AND COMPANIES ON THE 4TH FLOOR OF UNIT D
Our podcast studio can be rented by companies, projects
and students (ask for student discount).
Price €35 per hour or €200 per day!
Prices incl. 0% VAT
You can also get podcast production services through us. Request a quote!
Further information is available from
Lahti Science Park Lobby service,
+358 50 385 4986, info@lahdentiedepuisto.fi
Student health care services
LAHTI SCIENCE PARK UNITS B AND D
Dental service provided by the FSHS is located on the 4th floor of Unit C. Upon entering through the main entrance, turn left, and after passing the stairs, take the elevator or stairs on your left to the 4th floor.
Other services provided by the FSHS are located on the 1st floor of Unit B, that is, at the opposite side of the building.
Provisions on FSHS services are issued in the act on health care for higher education students and in the guide on student health care published by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Among other things, the guide specifies the content of health and medical services.
The FSHS is tasked with providing health and medical services to students, as well as promoting students’ health and capacity for study, and the well-being of the study environment and community.
EXAM facility in N73
UNIT C, 1st FLOOR
Higher education students complete some of their examinations in electronic EXAM facilities. These facilities are located on the Niemi Campus and in the Mukkulankatu facilities, but also in Lahti Science Park, in the Niemenkatu facilities.
The N73 EXAM facility is located on the 1st floor of Unit C, to the left of the main entrance and lobby.
Band rehearsal room (soon available)
REHEARSAL FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE NIEMI CAMPUS
Do you have a student, staff or mixed band? You now have the opportunity to rehearse in university facilities, in the N73 basement. We have received many requests for rehearsal facilities, and they are now finally available.
Play Paranoid! For further information, please contact
Lahti Science Park Lobby service,
+358 50 385 4986, info@lahdentiedepuisto.fi
Photo studio
LAHTI SCIENCE PARK, UNIT D, 3rd FLOOR FLOOR
The photo studio facilities and equipment are intended for private and professional rental use.
All the agreed studio equipment is available to the client during the rental period paid in advance.
Pottu & Salvia
STUDENT RESTAURANT, UNIT B, GROUND FLOOR FLOOR
Since the beginning of September, a new student restaurant has been operating on the ground floor of Unit B at Lahti Science Park.
Coworking facilities
WORK SPACES FOR A DAY OR LONGER
Are you looking for a work space but do not want to commit to a long rental agreement? Perhaps you only have an occasional need for work spaces?
The Niemi Works coworking facilities offer a very inexpensive solution that includes all the services required for professional work. Ne sopivat niin liiketoimintaa käynnistävälle yrittäjälle tai lopputyötään valmistelevalle opiskelijalle.
Work and study according to your own schedule 24/7.
Recruiting event
LAB UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
DuuniExpo is a general recruiting event that has been organised by LAB University of Applied Sciences since 2008. These days, it takes place on the Niemi Campus, in the Mukkulankatu facilities. While enjoying the programme and getting to know representatives of the business community, participants also become acquainted with the Niemi Campus facilities.
DuuniExpo caters to all upper-secondary students learning about workplaces, as well as higher education students finalising their studies and those already active in working life. In other words, an excellent meeting place.
DuuniExpo is a multidisciplinary project of LAB University of Applied Sciences that is planned and organised by students – using the resources at the Niemi Campus.
JunnuYliopisto
LAHTI UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Lahden JunnuYliopisto (Junior University) offers a unique science education path from early childhood education to upper secondary education. It is jointly provided by the City of Lahti, the University of Helsinki, LAB University of Applied Sciences, LUT University and the Päijät-Häme LUMA Centre .
Lahti is a university town that seeks to inspire and encourage children and young people to engage in critical thinking and to foster their interest in scienceand higher education studies. Launched through pilot projects in autumn 2020, the Lahti JunnuYliopisto tarjoaa offers inspiring learning experiences in science and research to all the city’s preschoolers and pupils in comprehensive and upper secondary school.
The studies offered by JunnuYliopisto encompass entire age groups. What makes JunnuYliopisto nationally unique is the fact that it is organised jointly by several higher education institutions and the City of Lahti. The studies are provided as part of the early childhood education plan and curricula.
Päijät-Häme LUMA Centre
LAHTI UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
The Päijät-Häme LUMA Centre supports and promotes teaching, learning and involvement in science, mathematics and technology (STEM) in the Kanta-Häme and Päijät-Häme regions. We organise camps, clubs, courses and training. We are also involved in many projects and initiatives.
The SOLU science classis a learning environment for STEM activities such as clubs, camps, training and teaching. We aim to support students’ insight and boost their interest in STEM subjects and studies in the field through practical activities.
You can also find the Päijät-Häme LUMA Centre on
Instagram under the name @phlumakeskus and
X (formerly Twitter) @PHLUMAkeskus.
