Theseus
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Theseus provides online access to Finnish universities of applied sciences theses and publications (opinnäytetyöt ja julkaisut).
Target Customer
{"Students seeking AMK theses","Researchers and academics looking for AMK publications","University/library staff managing theses and publications"}
Key Differentiator
Nationwide, centralized repository for AMK theses and publications, operated as Theseus by the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences’ umbrella body (Arene ry).
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in the provided content regarding implementation or value realization timelines.
Pain Points
- 1Fragmented access to AMK theses and publications across multiple institutions
- 2Need for flexible, advanced search capabilities to locate theses and publications
- 3Need to save and manage copies of theses/publications for later reference
Key Features
- 1Browse Theseus by collections (Kokoelmat) and filter by metadata such as Nimekkeet (Titles), Tekijät (Authors), Julkaisuajat (Publication Years), Koulutusalat (Fields of Study), and Asiasanat (Keywords)
- 2Advanced search capabilities on the Theseus search page (monipuolisempia hakuja)
- 3Save theses/publications to a personal saved-items page (Tallennussivulle)
- 4Access to theses and publications across multiple AMK institutions (the Theseus catalog includes collections from Centria, Diak, Haaga-Helia, HAMK, Metropolia, etc.)
- 5RSS feeds and multi-language interface (Finnish, Swedish, English) and login options for access as library staff or AMK students/researchers
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Librarian
Client Results
- 1Not explicitly stated in the provided content (no quantified outcomes or case metrics are given).
Competitive Advantages
- 1Centralized, nationwide access to AMK theses and publications across multiple universities of applied sciences
- 2Structured browsing and discovery through collections, authors, publication years, subjects and keywords
- 3Public online access with optional staff/library login for enhanced features
- 4Authority and backing by Arene ry (Ammattikorkeakoulujen rehtorineuvosto), lending credibility
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Sustainable Utilization of Forestry Side Streams to Promote Circular Bioeconomy
Centria. Reports: 12 (2025). A multi-author Centria report exploring circular bioeconomy, forestry side streams, and related analyses.
Työyhteisön kokemukset vammaispalvelulain uudistuksesta – Kyselytutkimus asumisyksiköiden työntekijöille
Diakonia-applied research (2025). A study examining workforce experiences related to disability services act reform in residential settings.
Lapset puheeksi -menetelmä: koulutuksesta käytäntöön
Diakonia-applied research (2025). Research on how Lapset puheeksi -method training is used in practice by professionals at a support center.
Kliiniset taidot pelissä: sairaanhoitajaopiskelijoille suunnattu pakopelimuotoinen simulaatioharjoitus
Diakonia-applied research (2025). Evaluation of a escape-room style simulation to support clinical nursing skills for students.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Theseus is an online repository of Finnish universities of applied sciences theses (opinnäytetyöt) and publications.
Target Market
Universities of applied sciences (AMK) in Finland, their staff (including librarians and researchers), and users seeking access to theses and publications.
Unique Value Proposition
A centralized, authoritative hub for AMK research outputs across multiple institutions, with advanced search, collection-based navigation, and personal save features, backed by Arene ry.
Technical Requirements
{"JavaScript required for full site functionality (noted as disabled in some views)","Haka login for access when submitting or accessing certain items (AMK theses) via Theseus","Multi-language interface (Finnish, Swedish, English)"}
Pricing Model
Not disclosed in the provided content.
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