The centre provides links between the University and regional food manufacturers by means of conferences and specially designed courses. The aim of the centre is to develop contacts between the University and regional industry within the area of polymer engineering. The centre is in close contact with research and deve-lopment work within the area of qualified vocational education. Centre for Work Science Research within the Centre is concen-trated on the adaption of personnel to changes in working life. Development processes at work are studied focusing particularly on how such processes affect leadership, groups of employees and individuals.
All research is carried out in close cooperation with regional commercial and public working life.
Research Research is concentrated on a number of themes or areas which are in line with the profile of the different departments and the demands of society. The research themes or areas are continually being developed. The Research is also carried out outside the themes or areas. Most lecturers are involved in different kinds of research projects within their own fields of teaching. In addition, an increasing number of teachers are enrolled on PhD programmes at various universities.