researchers

How a flying visit can help create a community of scholars

How should a university welcome a visiting scholar? Hopefully, as warmly as I have been welcomed by the Centre for Philosophical Studies of History at the University of Oulu. For a month in September 2018 I am enjoying the benefit of a stimulating intellectual environment in which to pursue my research activities.

Science communication – Just do it?

These days, researchers are expected to communicate their knowledge, the scientific process and results to the publics and to interact with stakeholders. Many researchers are adding communication, such as expert blogs and social media presence, to their routine activities. The digital platforms provide easy ways for highlighting the important topics. Yet there is more potential to be released.