CSS Research Forum 13.–14.4.2027

The event is jointly organised by Centria University of Applied Sciences, Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SEAMK) and Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK).

Now held for the sixth time, the Research Forum invites contributions under the following themes:

1. Entrepreneurship and Business Development
2. Food Value Chain
3. Individual and Societal Well-being
4. Industry Transformation
5. Social Sustainability
6. Energy Transition, Circular Economy, and Supply Security
7. Research Methods (with the paper’s main emphasis on the use of diverse research methods)
8. Doctoral Students’ Dissertation Plans.

The purpose of the Research Forum is to strengthen dialogue among researchers and teachers of the strategic partner institutions – Centria, SEAMK and SAMK – and to catalyse new collaboration. We welcome a broad, multidisciplinary audience. Abstracts may be submitted for research papers, doctoral theses and dissertation plans, project presentations, and teaching cases. Teaching cases are particularly welcome.

A digital proceedings volume of research papers will be published in SAMK’s publication series in spring 2027.