Prospective E³UDRES² Applied Research Center of Excellence

Learning Where Higher Education Meets Industry in the Age of AI

We envision a future where higher education and industry collaborate to shape innovative learning and innovation ecosystems in an AI-mediated world. LEIA stands for a Center of Excellence that bridges academic inquiry, real-world challenges, and responsible artificial intelligence to strengthen future skills, regional innovation, and European competitiveness.

Our mission is to co-create and research AI-enhanced learning and collaboration practices at the intersection of higher education and industry. LEIA develops and evaluates evidence-based learning formats, models, and governance approaches that integrate artificial intelligence into curricula, organisational practice, and regional innovation ecosystems, in close partnership with educators, learners, and industry stakeholders.

Partners in this research center

This Research Center includes researchers and experts from the following E³UDRES² institutions:

• Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Lead)

• UCLL University of Applied Sciences

• USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten

Contact

Sirpa Laitinen-Väänänen
📍 Jamk University of Applied Sciences

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