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Seminar on obstacles to cross-border cooperation in higher education and research

3.10.2024

The University of Lapland will host a seminar on mobility between Sweden and Finland and obstacles to cross-border cooperation. Mobility will be examined from the perspective of research and education. The seminar is open to all and will take place on Thursday 24th October 2024 from 13–16.

– The seminar will examine the obstacles to cross-border mobility from the perspective of higher education institutions, and experts on Nordic border issues will present solutions, says Professor Timo Aarrevaara.

Two internationally renowned professors, Martin Finkelstein and Ulrich Teichler, will give their views on the topic.

The seminar will be organised as a hybrid event, which can be attended either on-site at the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi or online. Participants can use Finnish, Swedish or English as their language.

The seminar is organised in cooperation between the University of Lapland and the Hanaholmen Swedish-Finnish Cultural Centre.

Registration:

The event is free of charge, but on-site or remote participation requires registration before 22 October 2024.

Venue:

Castrén Hall, University of Lapland

Programme:

Opening
Professor Timo Aarrevaara (University of Lapland) and Project Manager Janne Wikström (Hanaholmen)

Perspectives on the theme
Professor Ulrich Teichler, Kassel Germany, and Anders Ahnlid, Nordic Freedom of Movement Council

Panel and discussion
Tuula Ajanki, CEO for the crossborder-body Tornedalsrådet
Heidi Hansson, Professor, Umeå University
Outi Snellman, General secretary UArtic
Martin Finkelstein, Professor
Kimmo Sasi, Nordic Freedom of Movement Council

Further information

Professor Timo Aarrevaara, +358 40 484 4267, timo.aarrevaara(at)ulapland.fi