Theme: University Community

COVID-19: The University of Lapland continues with the hybrid model until the end of year

15.9.2020 9:25

The University of Lapland has updated guidelines concerning coronavirus (COVID-19), and the updated guidelines are valid until 31 December 2020.

University rectors recommend that the whole university community start to use the Koronavilkku app – “In this way we can work together to create a safe study and work environment”

28.8.2020 13:30

Universities call on European Parliament: Adequate research funding needed to promote sustainable development and well-being

21.8.2020 14:43

The Rectors' Councils of 23 countries have signed a joint statement to prevent the planned cuts in the EU's multiannual budget for the vital Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programmes.

University of Lapland to gradually open its doors in autumn: New students a priority

12.6.2020 15:58

Coronavirus instructions and recommendations at the University of Lapland

7.5.2020 14:00

The university monitors the Covid-19 situation and acts according to the instructions and recommendations issued by the authorities. We are lifting the restrictions step by step, but if necessary, we will take corrective measures based on the situation. The aim is that our students and personnel can continue work as normally as possible without compromising health and safety.

Safety first as universities prepare for student admissions – any entrance exam changes reported by 15 April

6.4.2020 9:13

The premises of the University of Lapland will be closed as of 18 March

17.3.2020 18:09

Arktikum turns green on St. Patrick’s Day

13.3.2020 16:19

Arktikum in Rovaniemi turns green on St. Patrick’s Day on 17 March 2020. The glass tube of Arktikum illuminates green a whole day and night.

Arctic Centre has a new Scientific Advisory Board

13.2.2020 10:27

The Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland has a new Scientific Advisory Board. The Arctic Centre improves comprehensive understanding of the Arctic through research and science communication and the board members are experts in those fields.

The Student Union of the University of Lapland board for 2020

21.1.2020 13:27

The Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) board has organized for this year in their first board meeting 16.1.2020 and divided their areas of responsibilities and subject associations. The board also defined the working sections for this year and set the deputies for every working committees.

Rector’s morning coffee in spring 2020

17.1.2020 8:00

Academic of the Year – Researcher Nafisa Yeasmin

25.10.2019 11:00

Nafisa Yeasmin, Doctor of Social Sciences, has received the Academic of the Year award granted by the Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers (FUURT). She works as a project manager at the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland. Yeasmin is an active academic and a social activist whose research has a high and direct impact on the society. Yeasmin received the award on Friday at FUURT’s International University seminar held at Aalto University in Espoo.

Ashley Colley appointed as Docent of Creative Technologies

10.10.2019 10:39

The Rector of the University of Lapland has appointed Dr. Ashley Colley to the position of Docent of Creative Technologies on September 17th, 2019.

The University of Lapland to Introduce Changes to Its Graduate School

20.9.2019 8:21

The Graduate School of the University of Lapland contributes to the doctoral education provided by the faculties through providing training that is open to all the doctoral candidates of the university, and by organising events targeted at doctoral candidates and their supervisors. Improving doctoral candidates’ labour-market connections is a new and important form of doctoral training. In order to be able to better respond to the current and future needs, a working group with members from across the faculties and research units of the university has been set up to develop the Graduate School.

Series of seminars for researchers – collaboration and networking across organisational boundaries

27.8.2019 13:17

The Arctic Smartness RDI-Excellence project welcomes all researchers in Lapland to a series of seminars in the fall of 2019. The aim of the seminars is to advance collaboration across disciplines and organisations and present ways for researchers to participate in projects and potentially cooperate with companies.

University of Lapland enhancing the connection between doctoral education and working life

19.6.2019 9:04

The working life connections of doctors graduating from the University of Lapland are enhanced by adding various forms of related cooperation into doctoral education. This work is supported by a project funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).

Antti Syväjärvi appointed Rector of the University of Lapland

10.6.2019 14:00

Antti Syväjärvi, D.Admin., Ph.D., will be the rector of the University of Lapland for the term 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2024.

Face of the Month: We cannot escape our climate responsibility by blaming China

5.6.2019 13:09

Sanna Kopra is researching China’s climate policy and Arctic policy. As a researcher, she is motivated by environmental concerns and the pursuit of social justice.

José-Carlos García-Rosell named Social Media Editor of Business & Society

27.5.2019 13:30

José-Carlos García-Rosell (PhD, Management), Senior Lecturer of Responsible Tourism Business at the Multidimensional Tourism Institute (MTI), has been appointed as Social Media Editor of Business & Society. As a social media editor, García-Rosell works with the journal editor team to produce and disseminate accessible social media content for both academic and non-academic audiences working in the field of business in society.

Ville Jakkula appointed as Chair of FINELC

14.3.2019 14:04

Ville Jakkula, Director of Language Centre, has been appointed to chair the network of Finnish university language centres (FINELC) during the years 2019 and 2020.