We engage in extensive national and international collaboration in education, research, and societal impact. Internationally, we collaborate with nearly 100 universities. Additionally, we are part of the UArctic network and the FORTHEM alliance. We also serve as experts in national projects and collaborative groups. In the Central Ostrobothnia region, we collaborate with eight municipalities (Halsua, Kannus, Kaustinen, Kokkola, Lestijärvi, Perho, Toholampi, and Veteli), with particularly close cooperation with Kokkola city and Torkinmäki school. Our unit specializes in implementing and evaluating both national and international research.