Strategy 2025–2028
Diak combats the polarisationof society –we strive to stop social disintegration in Finland and create a socially sustainable society, in which everyone can live happily.
Diak is a university for everyone – a meeting place for learning skills needed in the future together with different kinds of people. We utilise our competence, research and innovations in promoting universal equality, well-being and health.
We believe that humanity is closely connected with competence. Diak is building a better world by educating and training skilled professionals and developers as well as experts in human-oriented work approaches. We provide up-to-date information and develop impactful solutions and ways of working.
Our mission is clear: “Diak will be needed until our world is a good world for everyone.” We believe in change. We believe in people.
Our strategic objectives
1. Equality and unity
Education has become more equal.
We are the most accessible university in Finland, and we provide equal learning opportunities for students from all backgrounds. Our students graduate within the expected time and gain knowledge and skills needed in working life. The Diak community is competent and happy.
2. Impactful competence
Our competence has increased the level of experienced occupational well-being and productivity.
We do not hesitate to reform the professional competencies needed in our fields, and we anticipate future needs of working life through cooperation. We are the most trusted partner in developing approaches to working with vulnerable people and skills to promote diversity.
3. Socially sustainable society
Social sustainability has improvedand inequality has decreased.
Our research and development work focuses on reducing social inequality and increasing well-being. We will become a leading university in Finland by offering solutions that strengthen social sustainability and reform the service system.
Impact objective
Stop social inequality in Finland
We aim to stop the development of social inequality in Finland by cooperating with various operators: we are improving the well-being of the most vulnerable people in society. To achieve this goal, we train 1,000 new professionals and develop 10 socially impactful solutions annually.
Diak in 2028
In 2028, Diak will be more than a university. We will be a driver of change –a reformer of society and working life. We will not only train and study but also build a world in which everyone can live a good life. Diak will be an example of courage and ambition –and we generate hope for a better future.
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Our values, vision and reason for existence
Values
Bold renewal
We challenge ourselves and society to change. We are ready to oppose mainstream narratives and practices when necessary.
Honest encounters
At Diak, Christianity means that we approach all people and situations with an open and honest mind. We care about each and every person.
Standing up for goodness
All our actions are aimed at making the world a more human and sustainable place. We seek, see and do good.
Vision 2028
Our vision is to be a pioneer in social sustainability. We strive for meaningful and happy lives for everyone.
Reason for existence
Diak will be needed until our world is a good world for everyone
The reason for Diak’s existence summarises the purpose of Diak and explains why Diak is needed. Diak plays a significant role in society. We are building a world that is humanly, socially and environmentally sustainable. We can build this world together.