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Doctoral dissertation: Design Space Broadens Perspectives on Organization and Strategizing

30.9.2021 14:45

In her interdisciplinary doctoral research, M.Sc. (econ) Tarja Pääkkönen examines the significance of design and design thinking in organizations and their strategies. The study shows that design can expand our views beyond what is generally thought about organizational management and strategy, and thus reshape and broaden our understandings of organization and strategizing as well as popular conceptions related to them. The research elaborates on the concept of design space which helps rethink organizations, strategies and design in novel ways and together as part of a larger whole.

A Coronavirus infection detected at restaurant Felli at the university campus on Monday 20 September at 12:00 - 12:45

22.9.2021 17:15

Animal Welfare Criteria for Sled Dog Kennels in Tourism Launched in Finland

17.9.2021 13:00

The first Finnish set of criteria for assessing the welfare of sled dogs in tourism companies has been published. The criteria are part of the Finnish Green Activities ecolabel. Designed to promote responsible tourism, the animal welfare criteria for sled dogs will take effect immediately and the goal is to award the first certificates during autumn 2021.

Doctoral Dissertation: Culturally Diverse Place-specificity of Art Education in Higher Education Promotes the Integration of International Student Groups

8.9.2021 13:29

In her doctoral dissertation, Elina Härkönen examines the actualisation of the principles of cultural sustainability in international art education in higher education. The study shows that place-specific teaching, which in its pedagogical orientation takes cultural diversity into account, promotes both local and cultural sustainability as well as integration of student groups.

Professors’ Council established at the university of Lapland

8.9.2021 9:00

On the opening day of the academic year, a decision was made to establish a council of professors. Its members consist of all the professors who are employed by the University of Lapland.

American Arctic Connection Highlights Collaboration between the U.S. Embassy and the University of Lapland

6.9.2021 16:30

The American Arctic Connection, a joint agreement between the U.S. Embassy in Finland and the University of Lapland, establishes a new framework to further support and strengthen collaboration in science, exchanges, and information sharing in the Arctic. The purpose of the agreement is to deepen the dialogue on shared Arctic and other bilateral issues, such as social and economic impacts of rapid environmental changes and globalization, by facilitating discussion among scholars, students, subject matter experts, and public audiences.

Pop-up vaccinations for students available between 6 and 17 September in Rovaniemi

3.9.2021 12:05

The City of Rovaniemi offers all university students corona vaccinations without an appointment on weeks 36 and 37. The shots are given at the City Hall.

Doctoral dissertation: Stronger copyright protection for fashion designs contributes to sustainable development of the fashion industry

31.8.2021 15:30

Protecting fashion designs by copyright has been challenging. This has enabled large-scale copying of designs, which in turn has contributed to 'fast fashion' – a phenomenon that causes damage to the environment, human rights and cultural values. In her doctoral dissertation in the field of law, Heidi Härkönen states that copyright is one of the several legal means at our disposal to foster sustainable development of fashion.

The University of Lapland Optimistic Moving into Autumn: Back to Campus!

26.8.2021 13:20

The University of Lapland enters the autumn term with optimism. The University is working towards a greater in-person presence on campus during the autumn, so that teaching can be delivered in an effective way appropriate for the subject matter.

Jukola Message addressed to the Arctic Centre

23.8.2021 9:51

The message of the Jukola orienteering relay event that was held in Rovaniemi on 21-22 August was addressed to the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland. According to the decades old tradition, soon after crossing the finishing line, the anchor of the winning team will read a message greeting a topical community or group or attracting attention to a matter of importance.

Doctoral dissertation: 10X-Service Design Lab as an accelerator for business development

20.8.2021 11:30

Automotive industry is going through a digital transformation and striving to expand its business models into new mobility solutions. Their core product-driven business is expanding to service-orientated business models which requires a new set of expertise and capabilities. Linus Schaaf (M.A.) examines in his doctoral dissertation the possibilities to use service design in business development for human-centered accelerated decision-making by application of digital co-creation.

Northern Political Economy Symposium 2021: 2nd call for papers

19.8.2021 10:03

Symposium is organized 12–13 October 2021 in Rovaniemi, Finland in a hybrid mode via Teams.

Reminder by the Ministry of Education and Culture, SYL and SAMOK: Responsible use of leisure time contributes to more contact teaching in higher education institutions and a swift return to normal conditions

17.8.2021 18:20

All students have the right to start their studies in a safe way. The goal that we all share is to be able to bring in much more contact teaching in higher education institutions during the autumn term. Interaction between people, both in contact teaching and in students’ leisure activities, improves wellbeing and strengthens the spirit of community. With the pandemic still ongoing, it has become particularly important to improve both student wellbeing and the ability to study.

Researcher John Moore believes that humanity holds the key to combatting climate change

16.8.2021 13:00

Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets have been melting at an accelerating pace over the past twenty years. According to the latest forecasts, sea levels will rise by more than one metre by 2100.

New funding for common research and educational activities between Finland and Russia

4.8.2021 11:04

The Team Finland Knowledge (TFK) programme under the Finnish National Agency for Education (Edu-Fi) has granted 72,000 euros to the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law, Arctic Centre to implement a joint project between Finland and Russia.

Doctoral dissertation: The significance of local perspectives in developing competence-based education

3.8.2021 9:00

Competence-based education has been at the heart of international and national education policy. Various international organisations, such as the OECD and the EU, have promoted the approach. Lauri Palsa (M.A.) argues for taking a local perspective into account more comprehensively in different levels in competence-based education. Palsa’s research strengthens our understanding of competence-based education and offers insight into curriculum design and lesson planning.

The Arctic Centre participating in a research project focusing on economic and social inequalities in the Arctic

3.8.2021 8:47

The Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland will take part in a multidisciplinary research consortium The WAGE Circumpolar Partnership - Arctic Economy and Social Transitions which has been awarded a major grant of $2.5 million by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The project is led by Professor Gérard Duhaime from Université Laval and has a total funding of 3.5 million euros.

Successful funding decision for Global Media Education project

2.7.2021 15:20

The Global Media Education through Development of Online Teaching (GloMEd) project focuses on development of online teaching in collaboration with Education University of Hong Kong and University of Lapland. The project is funded by Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) project grant “Team Finland Knowledge”.

Registration is open to MaxiPAC Symposium - Best practices for language valorization in Finnish Higher Education

18.6.2021 9:43

The EU Erasmus+ project MaxiPAC (Maximizing Previously Acquired Competences) will organize a symposium on Wednesday 27 October 2021, 12:30-14:45 GMT+ at the Arctic Centre in Rovaniemi.

Call for abstracts for the Northern Political Economy Symposium 2021

15.6.2021 11:02

How to govern change in the Arctic? Are transformations governable?

Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference on track for November 2021

14.6.2021 14:58

This year Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference will take place 16-17 November.

New report about EU actions and their impact in the Arctic

10.6.2021 10:02

The newly published report presents an overview of EU policies, initiatives and projects that are of relevance for the Arctic. Both the Arctic-specific actions as well as the broad spectrum of EU general policies that have an influence on the region have been considered. The report has been written by a team of experts including several researchers from the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland and led by Research Professor Timo Koivurova.

Flags at half-mast for University Lecturer, Docent Ritva Linnakangas

10.6.2021 7:10

University Lecturer (social work), Docent (social policy) Ritva Linnakangas passed away on Tuesday the 8th of June.

Exclusion of reindeer for twenty years did not affect the nutrient status of the pine forest soil and dwarf shrubs

9.6.2021 9:38

A study in Oulanka, northeastern Finland, investigated how long-term exclusion of reindeer grazing affects pine forest soils and undergrowth. The effects of reindeer grazing on lichens have been known for a long time, now researchers want to pay attention to mosses as well.

Researcher understands the pain of letting go of peat energy

4.6.2021 10:48

According to researcher Hanna Lempinen, there is a lot of talk about peat, but it has been studied surprisingly little. That is why Lempinen seeks to understand the special nature of the relationship the Finns have with peat.

The University of Lapland’s guidelines for operations in autumn 2021 – Updated COVID-19 guidelines effective as of 1 June

2.6.2021 16:55

The University is making plans to gradually resume its campus operations in autumn 2021 led by the guidelines of the authorities and according to the COVID-19 exit strategy prepared by the University’s COVID-19 response group.

The new international Master’s degree in service design, the Service Design Strategies and Innovation (SDSI) announces a call for student applications

2.6.2021 13:30

Sámi cultural heritage search service name selected by international competition

31.5.2021 11:45

The Sámi archive materials can soon be searched through a new digital search service. The name for the new search service, Nuohtti, was chosen through an international competition, where the public were invited to present suggestions.

The University of Lapland allows gatherings of 50 persons per space until 31 July

28.5.2021 16:00

Academy of Finland granted funding for research on human-animal relations

27.5.2021 12:47

The Academy of Finland’s Research Council for Culture and Society granted nearly 30 million euros in funding for 59 new Academy Projects. Academy Project funding is granted for four years.