Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Finland
Laurea University of Applied Sciences operates across six campuses in Finland’s Uusimaa region, offering degrees in hospitality management, service design, and business management.
With expertise in project management, tourism, and intercultural communication, Laurea brings extensive experience from over 100 externally funded RDI projects. Their team leads the RESKILL project, building on their successful work in accessible tourism and sustainability initiatives.
Key Expertise: Project coordination, tourism education, sustainability, intercultural communication
Founded: 1997 | Location: Espoo, Finland
Notable Achievement: 100+ successful EU project implementations
RESKILL Contribution
Role: Project coordinator and consortium management lead
Brings to consortium: Extensive EU project management expertise, proven track record in tourism innovation, and strong international network development capabilities
Impact: Ensures systematic implementation of training ecosystem while maintaining academic rigor and practical industry relevance
Key Personnel
Project Lead: Kristina Henriksson, Senior Lecturer & Project Manager
PhD candidate with 25+ years in tourism education and extensive Erasmus+ project coordination experience
Website: www.laurea.fi