MediaRoboLit 65+ focuses on the potential challenges of the present mediatized and digitalized information environment for citizens over 65 years of age, who may lack adequate media and robot literacies to support their lifelong learning, well-being, and participation in society.

Duration of the project: 2023-2027

Consortium: University of Laplanf, University of Jyväskylä and University of Tampere

Funding: Research Council of Finland

Project persons

• Professor Päivi Rasi-Heikkinen
• University Lecturer Hanna Vuojärvi

The project promotes the awareness and implementation of robotics in the welfare sector in Lapland through networks, joint development, research and experiments.

Duration of the project: 2023-2026

Funding: Regional Council of Lapland, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Implementation organizations: Lapland University of Applied Sciences and University of Lapland

• Professor Päivi Rasi-Heikkinen
• Researcher Susanna Rivinen

Aim of the project is to support knowledge management of front-line-managers in elderly care organizations during change processes focused on using digital solutions. The aim is also to enhance front-line-managers’ know how in developing digital skills of professionals and also in developing sense of collectiveness and positive learning environments in their organizations. When developing knowledge management we are also aiming to achieve staff retention and to increase competent staff availability in elderly care on Lapland and Northern Ostrobothnia areas, as well as to promote well-being at work on both social and health care professionals their and front-line-managers.

Duration of the project: 2023-2026

Funding: European Social Fund ESF

Implementation organizations: University of Lapland, Lapland University of Applied Sciences and University Oulu.

• Project manager Susanna Rivinen
• University Lecturer Hanna Vuojärvi