Kaitera Talks 2026

How can creativity, culture and research save humanity and our relationship with Planet Earth?

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Mon 16.11.2026 - Thu 19.11.2026

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Oulun Lyseon juhlasali

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In Kaitera Talks 2026 esteemed speakers approach this question through different perspectives and shed light on current themes in science and research at the intersection of culture and technology. Experts invited by the University if Oulu's research units share the latest knowledge on topics of societal significance.

Talks included:

Tue 17.11., 6-7 pm, Aarno Palotie – The Genes of Finland (held in Finnish)

Thu 19.11., 6-7 pm, Timo Muotka - Kymmenen tuhannen virran maa (held in Finnish)

More talks will be updated on a later date.

In 2026, traditional Pentti Kaitera seminar will be held as a series of talks that are open to the public. Kaitera Talks 2026 is part of the University of Oulu's 2026 culture programme and Oulu2026 Art&Tech week's program.

Created 25.6.2025 | Updated 27.1.2026