Turku UAS

Turku UAS works in the heart of the digitalisation and green transition of the maritime industry

Finnish Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku UAS) coordinates the LeaderSHIP project and takes part in every aspect of the project. The maritime industry is aiming for more sustainable solutions amidst green transition and is seeking new kinds of solutions through digitalisation.

Within the LeaderSHIP project Turku UAS develops courses, educational pilotes and new kinds of learning materials to meet the changing educational needs of maritime industry. The courses and pilotes are designed to support the green transition by reducing the carbon footprint of the maritime industry and to accelerate the use of renewable energy sources and alternative fuels.

LeaderSHIP also aims to attract more young people to work in the maritime industry and to raise awareness that the field offers diverse international careers also for people with higher education.

Turku UAS is a higher education institution of 13,000 experts, researchers, students, faculty members and teaching professionals. With a high level of expertise in research, development and innovations (RDI) work, Turku UAS executes nearly 200 RDI projects on a yearly basis. Projects utilize the multidisciplinary know-how of Turku UAS. We offer degree programmes in the fields of Technology, Communications and Transport, Health Care and Social Services, Business and Administration and Arts and Culture.

Turku UAS does research for example on Engine and Powertrain, Naval Architecture, Manufacturing Engineering, Wireless Communications and Cybersecurity and Circular Business Models.

As a significant regional actor, Turku UAS has close ties to businesses and municipalities in Southwest Finland. Turku UAS is the fourth largest technical university in Finland.

Maritime industry is a significant part of Turku region’s industry. In the area there are several maritime industry companies which manufactures ships and other products of the industry. The industry is also a significant employer in the Turku region and has a great impact on the local business life. LeaderSHIP project is implemented in close cooperation with Meyer Turku shipyard, Turku Vocational Institute and large network of companies in the area.

Contact us:

Suvi Kivelä, Project Manager, Turku UAS, suvi.kivela@turkuamk.fi

Juha Valtanen, Content Director, Turku UAS, juha.valtanen@turkuamk.fi