News Archive

A new book about child research edited by Satu Uusiautti and Kaarina Määttä

10.9.2013 12:00

New book “How to Study Children? Methodological Solutions of Childhood Research”, edited by Adjunct Professor Satu Uusiautti and Professor Kaarina Määttä, introduces educational-psychological child research.

ULapland students designed an exhibition stand for the UArctic

9.9.2013 15:05

A group of students from the Faculty of Art and Design has designed an exhibition stand for the University of the Arctic (UArctic). The stand is used for the first time at the European Association for International Education (EAIE) conference in Istanbul, 10–13 September 2013.

Barents Café on September 12: Journalism in the Barents region

6.9.2013 12:40

The Barents Café encourages discussion on Barents issues. On September 12, the Barents Café will focus on northern media: what are the limits in freedom of speech and the possibilities for critical journalism in Russia?

Research workshop on the Arctic change and older people in Tromsø

4.9.2013 16:04

A research team from the University of Lapland will participate at the workshop “Elderly & Arctic Change” to be held in Tromsø, Norway on September 10–11, 2013. The workshop brings together scholars from multidisciplinary background to initiate conversations and discussions on different issues concerning older people in the Arctic.

Morning coffee breaks with the Rector start again

3.9.2013 9:00

Rector Mauri Ylä-Kotola arranges three morning coffee break sessions for the University staff and students during the autumn semester. The first session will take place in Café Lovisa on Tuesday, September 10, at 8:30 am.

Call for papers: Gender and cultural studies conference at the University of Lapland

22.8.2013 12:17

The University of Lapland is hosting the national gender studies and cultural studies conferences on November 28–30, 2013.

The Summer School of Legal Informatics to concentrate on the evolving information society

21.8.2013 9:00

The International Summer School is arranged by the Institute for Law and Informatics of the Faculty of Law at the University of Lapland. It focuses this year on the transition of the information society into a web-based society. The Summer School takes place on 26–30 August.

Feminist inquiries into politics of place

16.8.2013 14:11

“Northern Insights – Feminist Inquiries into Politics of Place, Knowledge and Agency” explores what the concept of place can contribute to feminist knowledge and agency. The volume, edited by University Lecturer Seija Keskitalo-Foley, Professor Päivi Naskali, and Researcher Pälvi Rantala, will be published on Thursday, 22 August at 2 pm in lecture room 9 at the University of Lapland.

International multidisciplinary Saami research conference in Inari in September

8.8.2013 15:00

"Oovtâst - Together. Saami research new concepts, theories and methods" Conference will offer a multidisciplinary venue for finding new methodological, conceptual and epistemological approaches to Saami studies. The conference will be held on September 25–27 in Inari.

Forced relocations of Sámi within Russia resulted in significant cultural change and social problems

28.6.2013 12:25

New oral history study explores the forced resettlements which most of the Sámi of the Kola Peninsula had to undergo during the period between the end of the war in 1945 and beginning of perestroika.

Knight’s Cross awarded to Professor Heininen

27.6.2013 14:30

Professor Lassi Heininen was awarded Knight’s Cross of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon by Dr. Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, the President of the Republic of Iceland due to his contributions for Iceland and the Finnish-Icelandic relations.

International Book about Sámi Education – Authored by Pigga Keskitalo, Kaarina Määttä and Satu Uusiautti

27.6.2013 0:00

Doctor Pigga Keskitalo, Professor Kaarina Määttä, and Doctor Satu Uusiautti have published a book about Sámi education and its special features in English. They discuss Sámi pedagogy, and the development and challenges of Sámi education based on their research collaboration.

Call for Papers – Barents Studies: Peoples, Economies and Politics

24.6.2013 14:51

Call for papers for the journal "Barents Studies: Peoples, Economies and Politics" is now open. For the second issue the Editorial Board welcomes submissions related to the social dimension of sustainability in the Barents region.

Registration open for Indigenous Sacred Sites Conference

18.6.2013 15:00

The multidisciplinary conference gathers for the first time in Finland sacred sites custodians, scientists, indigenous people's organizations, policy makers and other interested people to share knowledge and ideas for better recognize, legally protect and manage the sacred sites and sanctuaries of indigenous peoples in Northern and Arctic regions.

Record-breaking number of exchange students to arrive to the University of Lapland

17.6.2013 12:38

A record-breaking number of exchange students will arrive to the University of Lapland this autumn. Almost 190 exchange students will begin their studies at the University in the autumn term; the increase is 15 per cent compared to the previous year.

A multinational group of students to participate in English Master’s Programmes

13.6.2013 15:02

Forty-five students from 27 countries all over the world have been selected to English Master’s programmes starting in September at the University of Lapland.

International Arctic Conference in Rovaniemi in December

12.6.2013 10:30

International conference “In the Spirit of the Rovaniemi Process – Arctic Cities, Global Processes and Local Realities” is organized in Rovaniemi 2–4 December 2013. The conference will focus on global challenges in the Arctic from the perspective of environmental protection and sustainable development. In addition to the scientific part, the participation of Arctic mayors plays a significant role in the conference.

Special guest from China got to know arctic research in Rovaniemi

5.6.2013 14:45

The Chairman of the Chinese CPPCC National Committee, Yu Zhengsheng visited the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland in early June. Chairman Yu Zhengsheng and his delegation got to know the Arktikum Science Centre and the new Aurora Borealis exhibition as well as the Provincial Museum of Lapland.

EU-MILL Study visit to the University of Lapland, 6–7 June 2013

4.6.2013 0:00

Participate in developing the ULapland research information system

31.5.2013 10:26

Information on researchers, research projects and the output of research and artistic activities at the University of Lapland will be collected into a joint information system. This aims to increase the visibility of the University’s research and artistic activities.

Northern lights – science and stories

28.5.2013 12:44

Dive into the mysterious world of the northern lights at the Arktikum Science Centre. Arctic Centre’s new exhibition Aurora Borealis intertwines tales and research. For example, sounds of the northern lights are found both in traditional knowledge of Sami people and some current studies.

Finland’s first professorship in natural resources law to be established at the University of Lapland

23.5.2013 0:00

Finland’s first research professorship in natural resources law will be established at the University of Lapland. An internationally recognized centre of expertise focusing on research on natural resources is also on the drawing board in Lapland.

Seminar: Art Meets Consumer Culture

22.5.2013 0:00

Multidisciplinary seminar “Art Meets Consumer Culture” focuses on the role of art and artists in consumer culture. The seminar will be held at the University of Lapland on June 13. The key note speakers, leading experts in their fields, will explore the connection between art and consumer culture from multifaceted viewpoints, and in different contexts, including tourism and the North.

Finnish International Educators' Days in Levi

17.5.2013 10:29

Roughly 300 experts on international affairs will convene in Levi between 20 and 22 May to attend the spring event of international educators in Finnish higher education institutions.

Arctic calls – Finland, the European Union and the Arctic Region

16.5.2013 10:00

Europe Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland, published on Thursday 16th May 2013 the book Arctic Calls – Finland, the European Union and the Arctic Region. The book is written by Head of Science Communications Markku Heikkilä and Science Communicator Marjo Laukkanen, both from the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland.

Global issues addressed at the International Summer School in Social Work

14.5.2013 15:19

Students, teachers, and researchers from all over the world gather at the International Summer School in Social Work to discuss social work and social services from a global perspective. The summer school takes place at the University of Lapland from 20 May to 5 June 2013.

”Visualization of Environmental Change” project receives funding from Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

13.5.2013 0:00

Oulanka research station of Oulu university’s Thule institute has received funding for the “Visualization of Environmental Change” project where University of Lapland is a key partner.

Printing connections and halla folders and now working

26.4.2013 0:00

Staff’s home drive and printing server is down

25.4.2013 0:00

Photo competition: My Barents Region

10.4.2013 14:13

Photo competition “My Barents Region” encourages anyone interested in photography to capture your own image of the Barents into pictures. The competition is organized in order to find inspiring cover pictures for Barents Studies: Peoples, Economies and Politics – a new academic journal concentrating on the developments of the Barents Region.