Digitalization and data-driven decision-making are becoming increasingly important in business and in education. At Centria University of Applied Sciences, we actively explore new learning environments that connect theory with practice and support the development of analytical and entrepreneurial competences. A recent example of this approach is the successful test of the Hockey Analyst NHL Analytics Game, which was piloted in an educational context during early 2026 after invitation to Early Access Program. Business Builders games have been employed at Centria since the introduction of the platform in 2024.
Imagine a room filled with guitars, flutes, saxophones and kanteles, along with the voices of people from all around the Nordics and Baltics – this is what happens when students and their teachers are exchanging traditions, sharing cultures and stories across borders. This is the essential idea behind the Nordtrad Network, of which Centria was coordinating during this year.
In recent years, the number of inbound exchange students who spend at least one semester at Centria University of Applied Sciences has been reaching approximately 80 students per academic year.
Northern Ostrobothnia region has experienced significant growth in renewable energy development in recent years, with wind power being the most prominent. The development is primarily driven by the region’s extensive costal area, abundant wind resources, and low population density among other factors.