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Doctoral dissertation: Knowledge Integration in Co-management: A Study on the People of the Mount Cameroon National Park

22.2.2022 8:30

Ayonghe Akonwi Nebasifu, M.A., studies in his dissertation the unequal power relations between officials and local people in the co-management of the Mount Cameroon National Park and its adjacent communities. Ayonghe’s work contributes to co-management theory by revealing simultaneous compliance with and opposition to various relations of power in which people use official and unofficial strategies to attain their goals within a system of resource management.

Quality label granted to the University of Lapland – our culture of communality, digipedagogy, and stakeholder collaboration considered as strengths

17.2.2022 8:00

The Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC) audited our quality system on the 2nd and 3rd of December 2021. By decision of the Higher Education Evaluation Committee on 16 February 2022, the University of Lapland has been awarded a quality label for a period of six years.

Survey about Urban Nature and Biodiversity

15.2.2022 12:23

Urban Biodiversity Survey, a joint project of the Finnish Nature Panel and the Arctic Centre, aims to examine the development and present state of the urban biodiversity in Finnish cities and assess the future of the urban nature.

Salaried doctoral education at the University of Lapland attracted a great deal of attention

15.2.2022 11:00

At the turn of the year, the University of Lapland had four salaried doctoral education vacancies for doctoral researchers. "The Arctic in a Changing World” doctoral programme was launched a little over a year ago, and this is the second open application round for paid vacancies. The final selections are made in March.

Update on the University of Lapland’s COVID-19 guidelines: Restrictions on public events and gatherings lifted

7.2.2022 12:35

Enhancing the effectiveness of student guidance at the University of Lapland – Study psychologist services and MyTeacher model to be offered this year

4.2.2022 11:25

Student guidance and support a key theme of the Well-being and Guidance Services in 2022.

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.

The University of Lapland’s COVID-19 guidelines: The Remote teaching recommendation ends on 31 January 2022

20.1.2022 13:35

The University of Lapland’s Coronavirus Guidelines update regarding at-home COVID-19 tests

18.1.2022 8:25

COVID-19 Guidelines: The University’s updated COVID-19 Guidelines, effective until 22 February 2022

14.1.2022 8:15

A Coronavirus infection detected at restaurant Felli at the university campus on Monday 10 January

13.1.2022 16:50

A coronavirus infection has been detected in person who visited the restaurant Felli at the University of Lapland on Monday 10 January at 11:20–12.00.

COVID-19 Guidelines: The University of Lapland’s teaching arrangements for the period 28 December 2021 to 16 January 2022

22.12.2021 14:45

The University of Lapland’s COVID-19 guidelines have been updated for the period 28 December 2021 to 16 January 2022.

Pigga Keskitalo and Tuija Hautala-Hirvioja Invited to a New Arctic Humanities Series’ Editorial Board

20.12.2021 10:00

Professor Tuija Hautala-Hirvioja and University Researcher Pigga Keskitalo from the University of Lapland have been invited to the Editorial Board of “Arctic Humanities” published by Brill.

Online course “Arctic Inclusive Education” on spring term 2022 – registration is now open!

13.12.2021 9:00

The 10 ECTS course is developed in collaboration with the Arctic Five universities and it will be held for the second time on spring term 2022.

Dissertation: A comprehensive understanding of service design facilitates healthcare professionals' commitment to development

10.12.2021 11:04

Mira Alhonsuo, MA, investigates in her dissertation the development of healthcare services through service design and co-design. She also studies the benefits of the design methods especially in the beginning of the process. According to the study, understanding design methods and design processes makes it easier to discern the scope of the service under development and to plan a more realistic development process particularly by observing the needs of healthcare professionals.

The 9th Volume of the Current Developments in Arctic Law is published

8.12.2021 16:38

The present volume of Current Developments in Arctic Law (CDAL) comprises twelve papers touching upon a range of issues and providing insightful information on Arctic law and policy today.

Dissertation: Media literacy among older people to be supported based on individual needs

7.12.2021 10:00

Susanna Rivinen, M.Ed., studies in her dissertation the ways to support the media literacy of older people. She uncovers the main principles that are to be considered when planning and implementing media education to meet the needs of older people. This is the first Finnish dissertation focusing on media education for older people.

Rainfall in the Arctic may soon be more common than snowfall

30.11.2021 18:00

More rain than snow will fall in the Arctic – and this transition will occur decades earlier than previously predicted, a new study reports.

Web conference sinks deep into the waste society

29.11.2021 8:46

The closing conference of the Waste Society project funded by the Academy of Finland is held online due to the corona situation. The speeches have been videotaped so you can attend the conference when it suits you best.

A Coronavirus infection detected at the university campus on Monday 15 November

23.11.2021 13:45

A coronavirus infection has been detected in person who has been on Monday 15 November at the University of Lapland in lecture room 2 (LS2) during 9:00–12:00 and in lecture room 14 (S14) during 12:00–16.00.

Vice presidents for education outlined on the development of entrance examinations and scoring of certificate-based admissions

16.11.2021 9:30

Finnish universities’ vice presidents for education agreed on launching a joint development project to develop student admissions. Entrance examinations will be digitalised, their content developed, and their number significantly reduced. The needs for development were identified jointly by the universities particularly as a result of admissions carried out over the course of the national state of emergency. The development work will be discussed at universities during the autumn.

A Coronavirus infection detected at the university campus on Monday 8 November

15.11.2021 14:55

Open Lecture by Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto at the University on November 16

10.11.2021 7:25

Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will give a guest lecture at the University of Lapland on Tuesday the 16th of November from 14:30 to 15:30 in lecture hall LS3.

COVID-19 vaccinations for students without an appointment 9–11 November on campus

5.11.2021 11:00

The City of Rovaniemi offers corona shots for students in the premises of the University of Lapland without an appointment from Tuesday to Thursday 9–11 November.

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.

Arctic conference organized again in Rovaniemi

19.10.2021 13:54

Finland's only regularly recurring Arctic conference, Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit, will be held again in Rovaniemi, Korundi House of Culture on 16–17 November.

New book about young people in the Arctic

12.10.2021 15:39

Recently published book is the first multidisciplinary volume presenting original research on Arctic youth.

Artwork by Maria Huhmarniemi presented in the Anchorage Museum

12.10.2021 10:00

Series of photos titled Alien Hiker (2010–2021) by lecturer Maria Huhmarniemi are shown in the exhibition "Counter Cartographies: Living the Land” in the Anchorage Museum.

The University of Lapland’s Coronavirus Guidelines updated on 11 October 2021

11.10.2021 10:10

The University follows the safety instructions and guidelines of the authorities. The strong recommendation to wear face masks on campus continues to be valid. Everyone is expected to practice good hygiene while on campus. Please do not attend campus if you are not feeling well or have symptoms of COVID-19

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.