Research

UCN's research generates value for the surrounding world by solving concrete societal challenges and contributing research-based knowledge to our study programmes.

We provide applied and practice-based research in the fields of healthcare, education, business and technology.

Research centres at UCN

Our research activities are organised into cross-disciplinary research centres, research programmes and research groups. Find more information about our four research centres below.

Inclusion and exclusion in pedagogy and education

This research centre focuses on key societal challenges relating to processes of inclusion and exclusion in pedagogical practice.

Industrial digital transformation

The ambition of this research centre is to enhance the digitalisation of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in our region.

Fundamentals of Care

The aim of this research centre is to conduct research that strengthens situational and person-centred care.

Health and applied technology

Our research contributes to the development and implementation of new and relevant digital technologies in healthcare practice.

Musculoskeletal health and physical activity

The ambition of our research centre is to support human activity and increase health in society.