VAMK Enhances Education with Generative AI and Deep Tech
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences participated in the INCREDIT project which aimed to advance deep tech and AI in education. Running from May 2023 to July 2024, the initiative involved multiple universities and focused on integrating AI into courses, enhancing students’ AI skills and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.
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Vaasa University of Applied Sciences participated in the Interdisciplinary Creative Education in Deep Tech (INCREDIT) project that was funded by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT). With a budget of 750,000 euros and led by Aalto University, the project involved universities from three different countries. Umeå University from Sweden, Hanken School of Economics and VAMK from Finland, Universidad de La Rioja from Spain and many public and private partner organisations participated in the project. Running from May 2023 to July 2024, the project aimed to develop deep tech knowledge among participating institutions, and to make deep tech sector more approachable while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students.
Within the framework of the project, VAMK integrated advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain into a variety of courses across different disciplines.
“Notable achievements include the Therapeutic Methods course, where 81 students practised using AI to create and train a Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) model for therapeutic interactions. In the Financing and Risk Management course 22 students explored AI applications in financial forecasting and risk assessment. In total, VAMK educated 358 students and mentored 92 in the use of artificial intelligence”, elaborates Tero Ulvinen, VAMK’s Project Manager and Senior Lecturer in Information Technology.
Generative AI was a significant focus, with VAMK implementing AI-driven tutor and mentor bots to enhance learning experiences.
“Staff members have also been trained to use AI for administrative and research tasks, increasing efficiency and productivity. We plan to continue this focus, integrating AI education into non-technical fields and bringing AI business content into information technology courses”, continues Ulvinen.
Pedagogical and ethical considerations have been central to VAMK's approach, ensuring that AI is used responsibly and effectively in education. Training sessions have addressed important topics such as ethical AI use, bias management, and privacy protection.
Partnerships and collaboration enable success
Strategic partnerships have been key to VAMK’s progress. The collaboration with Umeå University has involved extensive knowledge-sharing in AI business education, further developing VAMK's capabilities.
“The INCREDIT project has provided valuable insights into how we can integrate generative AI into our courses and practices, preparing our students and staff for the future”, says Ulvinen.
“The project has significantly enriched our business courses. By incorporating AI into our business curriculum, we are equipping students with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving technical landscape”, tells Elina Martin, Director of the School of Business at VAMK.
“The student organisation views this initiative as a crucial step in providing the students with practical and relevant skills for the future”, rejoices Jenna Kivijärvi, Executive Director of VAMOK, the student union of Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.
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Tero UlvinenProject Manager / Senior Lecturer, School of BusinessVAMK Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu
Tel:+358 50 475 5096tero.ulvinen@vamk.fiMaria Miettinen-BattistiniCommunications and Marketing SpecialistVAMK Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu
Tel:+358 40 586 6444maria.miettinen-battistini@vamk.fiImages
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VAMK is a modern and international University of Applied Sciences situated in Vaasa. Western Finland. We provide high-level theoretical and practical oriented education in Finnish and in English, both at Bachelor level as well as professional Master´s degree level.
VAMK has over 3 700 students and out of them around 350 are international degree students. More than 45 different nationalities are represented at VAMK.
Our university is located in the heart of Vaasa, which has more energy technology related companies than any other city in the Nordic countries. In our region, more than 160 companies work in the field of energy technology, and about 25 % of the employees of the Finnish energy sector work here. The overall turnover of these companies is about 5 billion euros annually, and therefore it is well justified to say that Vaasa keeps the wheels of Finland's economy rolling!
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