Theme: Lapland

New cooperation agreement strengthens cooperation in education, research and development of the Sámi region

9.5.2025 9:00

The University of Lapland, the Sámi Education Institute and Sámi museum Siida have signed a new cooperation agreement that aims to deepen their long-lasting partnership, as well as strengthen the education, research and development of the Sámi region.

Dissertation: Social Media as a tool for Visitor Management in Nature Destinations

26.3.2025 14:10

Tourists are increasingly choosing their destinations inspired by social media. Elina Hutton’s doctoral dissertation provides new insights into tourist behaviour, and tools for visitor management in protected natural areas.

A New Book on the Dynamics of Sámi Education

27.2.2025 9:27

Girjjohallat girjáivuođa – Embracing Diversity, Sami Education Theory, Practice and Research provides an overview of Nordic research on Sámi pedagogy, Sámi language education and Sámi language teaching. It also presents the situation of the Maori in New Zealand and highlights directions for the development of Indigenous education and research.

Sámi National Day Week is celebrated at the University of Lapland with Sámi short films

31.1.2025 10:41

In celebration of Sámi National Day Week, new Sámi short films will be screened at the University of Lapland on Thursday 6 February at 2 pm in the Esko and Asko Hall. The event is open to everyone and free of charge - welcome bures boahtin!

Seminar on the impact of the sustainability transitions on Arctic transport

28.11.2024 15:38

How sustainability transitions can affect transport and mobility systems in the Arctic region, especially in Lapland? This topic has been studied by a research project carried out at the Faculties of Law and Social Sciences at the University of Lapland. Project's topic and results will be discussed in a webinar on 10 December 2024.

NordForsk funds research on the democratic participation of the Sámi people in the energy transition

18.6.2024 8:56

The research project led by Professor Rauna Kuokkanen has received significant funding from NordForsk. The project examines the Sámi's democratic participation in the energy transition.

Ethical Guidelines for Research Involving the Sámi People in Finland Released

30.5.2024 8:11

The Ethical Guidelines for Research Involving the Sámi People in Finland are informed by the ethical principles of research with Indigenous peoples. The purpose of the guidelines is to promote culturally safe environments and ways of working in the context of conducting research. The guidelines are available online in Finnish, North Sámi, Inari Sámi, Skolt Sámi, and English.

Ten honorary doctors to be promoted at the University of Lapland

26.2.2024 15:40

Altogether ten honorary doctors will be conferred in the sixth conferment of degrees held at the University of Lapland between 13 and 18 May 2024. An honorary doctorate is the greatest recognition that a university can bestow on a person.

A Special Dossier about Ethnic minorities in the North published in Migration Letters

24.10.2023 9:00

New book about everyday life and adaptation in the changing Arctic climate

7.9.2023 14:15

Volume edited by Hannah Strauss-Mazzullo and Monica Tennberg “Living and Working with Snow, Ice and Seasons in the Modern Arctic” brings together accounts of contemporary engagement with Arctic and Subarctic weather conditions affected by climatic changes and requiring continuous adaptation.

The universities of Lapland attracted a large number of international students

19.1.2023 10:48

The number of applicants to the universities of Lapland increased substantially from last year. Lapland is considered an interesting place for studying.

Satu Uusiautti looks upon the future in a positive way: ”The keys to success stem from the people that we have here at the university”

17.1.2023 13:09

According to Satu Uusiautti, the University of Lapland has a lot to give to the world as well as northern Finland. Embarking on her second term, the vice-rector for education is set to continue fostering straightforward discussions with personnel and students.

Mari-Anna Suurmunne moved from the capital of China to the capital of Lapland

14.11.2022 9:52

Mari-Anna Suurmunne, Director of International Affairs at the University of Lapland, moved from Bejing to Rovaniemi in October. The deal included an abundance of fresh air and freedom to move about.

Development work begins – Via Karelia into an attractive and responsible food tourism destination

28.10.2022 14:30

Two projects to strengthen food tourism on the Via Karelia tourism route running along the eastern border were launched in September with the aim of making it an even more well-known, attractive and responsible tourism route by developing the service and responsibility expertise of companies and actors in the target area.

New Book in Sámi Studies Illuminates the Diversity of Sámi Worlds

26.8.2022 9:09

A major contribution to Sámi Studies, The Sámi World presents a diversity of research topics from across Sápmi, providing rich and multifaceted understandings of Sámi worlds. The book has been edited by Sanna Valkonen, Professor of Sámi Research, and researchers Áile Aikio, Saara Alakorva and Sigga-Marja Magga from the University of Lapland. Written in English, the book is arranged around Áilu Valle’s rap lyrics.

New career stories of the University of Lapland’s doctoral graduates

1.2.2022 13:00

In our new YouTube videos, our doctoral graduates share their doctoral stories and tell about the significance of doctoral education to their careers.

University of Lapland renews commitment to host the UArctic International Secretariat long term

25.10.2021 15:10

The University of Lapland and UArctic ry (UArctic Association registered in Finland) signed a new cooperation agreement on October 8, 2021. The new agreement creates a stable home for the UArctic International Secretariat, with the intent of continued, long-term hosting by the University of Lapland. The UArctic International Secretariat is the only permanent Arctic secretariat in Finland.

Grants from SUE (the Finnish Foreign Trade Promotion Fund) to students of service design and law

1.10.2021 9:30

Service design student Kirsti Ikonen and law student Hilja Autto have received grants for their theses from SUE.

Feelings of Nature exhibition highlights Northern nature relationship

26.4.2021 16:50

Feelings of Nature is a group exhibition that highlights the Northern nature relationship. The exhibition reflects the growing concern for the environment, current environmental activism and the everyday but deep connection of nature that Northerners have. The artists of the exhibition are based in Lapland and work at the Faculty of Art and Design in the University of Lapland in the fields of arts education and applied visual arts.

University of Lapland succeeded well in an arctic photo competition

31.3.2021 16:50

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) and its Arctic Sustainable Art and Design Thematic Network (ASAD) organized an international photo competition. The inaugural theme of the competition was Arctic Polarities. Both the students and the staff members of the University of Lapland were awarded.