News Archive

Ulalla: PhD students special episode

24.5.2019 9:30

New Ulalla episode includes doctoral students of University of Lapland interviews about their research topics. In this episode Terhi Rintamäki, Danielle Zsifkovits, Malgorzata Smieszek, Daumantas Bockus and Kristiina Koskinen tells about their research.

Special issue of Synnyt Journal focusing on Arctic arts

24.5.2019 8:49

A special issue of the 2019 Synnyt Journal, edited by Maria Huhmarniemi, Timo Jokela and Tuija Hautala-Hirvioja, has been published. The volume includes articles from around the Circumpolar North and encourages discourse about the role of art in the development of the Arctic.

Face of the Month: We all eat, and that is why Dele Raheem became a researcher

23.5.2019 10:23

All food-related processes must be sustainable, because the way we eat will affect the whole planet.

International CUMULUS Conference Invites Top Designers and Researches to University of Lapland at the End of May

23.5.2019 9:57

Cumulus is the only global association that serves art and design education and research. Cumulus organizes its annual European conference in Rovaniemi. The Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland will host the conference from 27th of May until 1st of June 2019. The conference committee invites all the Cumulusians to gather for discussions about art and design education and research. Approximately 500 delegates around the world are arriving to the conference.

Reetta Toivanen as a keynote speaker for the Northern Political Economy Symposium

22.5.2019 13:54

10th Northern Political Economy Symposium takes place on 14-15 November 2019 in Rovaniemi, Finland. The theme of the symposium is What is left of development in the Arctic?

Dissertation: Entrepreneurship promotion needs critical scrutiny

22.5.2019 12:32

Piritta Parkkari, M.SSc., has written her doctoral thesis focusing on the practices of organisations that promote entrepreneurship. Parkkari argues that even though the promotion of entrepreneurship is often perceived as a self-evident goal, it should be analysed critically. The study shows that the promotion of entrepreneurship affects the way in which entrepreneurship is perceived. In addition, it influences people’s views regarding the preferred types of entrepreneurship. The study belongs to the field of management and organisation studies.

The University of Lapland received Tapani Rantala's painting Tietäjien aika

21.5.2019 16:27

Sava-Group, Lapin Kansa, and Santa's Hotels endowed our university with Tapio Rantala's painting Tietäjien aika (The Age of Academics and Wise Men).

Edwin Ziegfeld award to Timo Jokela

21.5.2019 8:33

Professor Timo Jokela has received the Edwin Ziegfeld award in honour of his work for new directions in arts education.

22nd anniversary for the International Summer School in Social Work at the University of Lapland 22.5-5.6.2019

20.5.2019 10:00

About 60 students, teachers, and researchers from 11 different countries will gather at the International Summer School in Social Work to discuss social work and social services from global perspective. The summer school is organized by the unit of Social Work at the University of Lapland in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania. Responsible organizers are university lecturer Kati Kataja from the University of Lapland and professor Stanley L. Witkin from the University of Pennsylvania. The summer school will take place at the University of Lapland from 22 May to 5 June 2019.

Arctic Centre and Luxury Action announce a partnership

17.5.2019 12:12

The Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland and Luxury Action have announced a partnership. The aim is to develop services where tourists can learn about the impacts of climate change on the Arctic environment, wildlife and local cultures.

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Dialogue of Tradition and Contemporary Art and Design highlighted in the Arctic Arts Summit 2019

14.5.2019 11:15

The Arctic Arts Summit 2019 includes a variety of themes, such as `Challenges and opportunities for the arts in the Arctic´, `Culturally Sustainable Development´, and `Creative Capability Building.´ Heritage influencing contemporary art and design is one the subthemes that is discussed in several panel discussion and presented in the exhibitions. The University of Lapland, the Nordic Culture Fund, and the Norwegian Crafts have produced content for panel discussions by inviting knowledge holders, crafters and researchers of this field. Especially Sámi duodji is discussed in several sessions.

New publication: Visually provoking

9.5.2019 14:52

Visually Provoking: Dissertations in Art Education is a dynamic collection of visually oriented research about current doctoral studies from international art educators in Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Portugal, Spain, and the United States of America.

Contradictions of seasonality need to be addressed in the Arctic

8.5.2019 14:37

To tackle the issues of seasonality of tourism in Arctic Europe, we need to address community perspectives and employment issues, and to care for the environment. The report outlines recommendations related to developing a thriving and sustainable tourism sector in Arctic Europe.

President of Finland Sauli Niinistö is the patron of the Arctic Arts Summit 2019

6.5.2019 9:39

President of Finland Sauli Niinistö is the patron of the Arctic Arts Summit 2019 to be held in Rovaniemi on 3–5 June. The theme of the summit is The Arctic as a Laboratory for Sustainable Art and Cultural Policy.

Doctoral defense: ‘Poster, poster, on the wall; were you even there at all?’ - a mixed method research into the efficacy and perceptions of conference poster presentations

10.4.2019 15:52

Nicholas Rowe’s doctoral thesis points out that although posters are by far the most prevalent form of conference presentation, they don’t actually work in a reliable way. The academic and scientific communities continue to present their conference posters, despite them attracting very little interest, being seen as ‘second-rate’, and having little tangible worth as an academic currency. His thesis lifts the lid on this under-researched phenomenon, and asks whether our conference activities really merit their multi-billion annual price tag, and whether we can (or should) take steps to gain a better return on our investments of time, effort and money?

Statue of the lead architect on display in Arktikum

9.4.2019 14:35

Well-known Danish architect Claus Bonderup visits Arktikum in Rovaniemi where a bronze bust of him will be on display. The statue was gifted to Arktikum by the artist Kirsten Tofte Jensen.

Fudan University Delegation visited University of Lapland

9.4.2019 8:10

Professor of Meteorology & Vice President Zhang Renhe, Professor of Meteorology WU Bingyi and Programme Director for European Cooperation Ms XU Yefang from Fudan University visited in Rovaniemi and met with the Rector of University of Lapland and members of faculty on Friday 5th April.

Call for abstracts: JoLII 2019 Conference

5.4.2019 9:40

The Sino-Finnish Joint Learning Innovation Institute (JoLII) Conference – Equity and Quality of Learning in a Global Digital World, will be held in Rovaniemi, Finland on 21 - 23 August, 2019.

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Dissertation: Deep learning in digital environments requires more perceptive planning, scaffolding, and evaluation of learning

4.4.2019 8:43

The so-called digital leap of learning is a constant topic of discussion in the media and educational institutions. However, instead of taking superficial digital leaps, it is time to move toward more goal-oriented, dialogical, and collaborative knowledge construction where students can choose digital work environments that they prefer. Sanna Ruhalahti, MBA , has advanced a pedagogical model in the context of vocational teacher education, where authentic and dialogical collaborative knowledge construction is taken into the direction of deep learning in digital environments.

Call for abstracts for the Northern Political Economy Symposium 2019

29.3.2019 10:04

10th Northern Political Economy Symposium will be organized on 14-15 November 2019 in Rovaniemi, Finland. Call for abstracts for the symposium is now open!

Consortium UNIQUE participates in EU’s “European Universities” Call

27.3.2019 8:13

Under the lead of the University of Applied Arts Vienna a consortium of five universities , three associated partner institutions , and a number of regional stakeholders, has participated in the EU call for “European Universities” this February.

Satu Uusiautti and Nafisa Yeasmin published a new book on top research on the past, present, and future of Arctic (im)migration

21.3.2019 8:39

Professor Satu Uusiautti and project manager, Dr. Nafisa Yeasmin edited a scientific book titled “Human Migration in the Arctic. The Past, Present, and Future”. It was published by an international, high-grade publisher Palgrave Macmillanin (graded at level 3 on the Finnish Publication Forum).

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.

Finland's success requires increased investment in education and research from the next government

12.3.2019 10:02

The Confederation of Finnish Industries EK, the Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff in Finland Akava, together with institutions of higher education and student associations consider it a necessary investment in the future to increase contributions to higher education, research and skills during the next government term. Such increases will guarantee Finland’s continued success.

HIT Polar Academy and UArctic-HIT Training Centre Unveiled

11.3.2019 13:15

n February 26, HIT Polar Academy and the UArctic HIT Training Centre were unveiled. The UArctic HIT Training Centre is the first UArctic Regional Centre, which supports the engagement of UArctic's members in China with the network's activities.

Youth climate competition during the Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference

5.3.2019 12:35

The theme of the Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference on 12–13 November 2019 is climate change and the future generations. We are happy to announce that the conference will be arranged in cooperation with ICCAY – International Climate Challenge for the Arctic Youth.

International Women’s Day lecture on #MeToo movement

4.3.2019 10:43

On the International Women’s Day on Friday 8 of March 2019 Professor JoAnne Sweeny from the University of Louisville from the United States will give the public lecture in Arktikum library in Rovaniemi on #MeToo movement. The lecture is hosted by the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law (NIEM), which is part of the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland.

University of Lapland awards 18 honorary doctorates

19.2.2019 12:00

The fifth ceremonial conferment of degrees at the University of Lapland takes place between 15 and 18 May 2019. Altogether 18 honorary doctorates are conferred on selected persons as a recognition of their significant contribution to science or art.

Fulbright Arctic Research in Action: International Collaboration to Address Shared Challenges

18.2.2019 9:18

The Arctic is facing profound social, economic, and environmental change and communities are increasingly confronted with critical policy challenges related to issues of health and wellness, Indigenous rights, energy resources, environmental protection, sustainability, infrastructure, education, and regional governance. The social and economic impacts of rapid environmental changes and globalization in the Arctic demand new research approaches and greater public participation.

Study: China seeks to become an Arctic partner and player

12.2.2019 9:35

Over the past decade, China has undertaken an effort to demonstrate its growing knowledge of, and commitment to, the Arctic region. Some actors and experts are concerned about China’s aims and actions in the region, while others express hope for Chinese institutions, investors and companies to contribute to regional development and knowledge-building. The study commissioned by the Government of Finland presents a balanced and multifaceted, although necessarily not fully comprehensive, picture of China’s rise as an actor in the Arctic.