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A good life

Today, people’s well-being is threatened by issues such as access to healthcare, mental health problems, loneliness and inequality.

We work to make life in a changing world as good as it can be. Together with our partners, we develop humane solutions and services. We create smoothly running everyday life. Our contribution can be seen everywhere, from safe homes and well-being to meaningful art and culture.

A good life is one of our four strategic themes.

Key research areas

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The effects of art on well-being

Mental health

Health technology

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Social inclusion

A person talks to six people in a conference room, sitting at a table with computers, tablets and coffee cups.

Well-being at work and leadership

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social and health services system

A person is standing on the bank of a river. In the background is a work of art depicting a whale's tail.

A good life is built on respect for other people and nature, and participation in the common good. We promote holistic well-being through multidisciplinary cooperation. Together we create a meaningful life for all, for example through the arts.

Anna-Mari Rosenlöf
Senior Advisor, Leader of the research group Creative well-being

See the results of our work

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Our projects

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Contact our research groups

All our research groups

  • Research group

    Sexual and reproductive health – SEARCH

    We promote sexual and reproductive health through high quality education, research and development. Our aim is to increase understanding and develop practices on sexual and reproductive health issues.

  • Research group

    Oral Health

    We study the usability and suitability of dental instruments, materials and equipment for clinical work. We develop the operations and processes of oral health care.

  • Research group

    Built Environment

    Our key expertise areas are building and environmental acoustics, ventilation, and their psychological effects in built environments.

  • Research group

    Health Technology

    We enable more high-quality health and sport technology products and solutions through research and development.

  • Research group

    Film and Media

    We create innovative solutions for the changing media industry. We support working life in the transformation of the media.

  • Research group

    Art education and art pedagogy

    Our research team promotes the working conditions of artists and art educators, utilises digital environments for art education and explores art in new contexts.

  • Research group

    Advancing Supportive Cancer and Palliative Care (CARE)

    We specialise in developing the whole continuum of care for people with cancer, as well as clinical career pathways for health professionals and their promotion.

  • Research group

    Marketing and customer behaviour

    Through research, we help companies tailor their offer and marketing activities to better meet the needs and desires of their target market.

  • Research group

    Entrepreneurship and Value Creation

    We support companies in business development and sustainable value creation. We promote entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial skills through continuous learning and update the skills of entrepreneurs.

  • Research group

    Mental Health Promotion

    Our research team brings together experts in the field to use research to improve the lives and experiences of people with mental health problems and their families, friends and carers.

  • Research group

    FAIA – Functioning and Activity from Infancy to Adolescence

    We promote actions that increase the mobility and functional capacity of children, young people, students and their families through systems-level development and research.

  • Research group

    Developing Better Health Care in the Hybrid World

    We conduct research and promote expertise in nursing. We develop, test and evaluate new learning and teaching methods in a digitalising world.

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RDI at Turku UAS
Strategy