Research and working life

Event information
Time
Fri 05.09.2025
Venue location
Tellus Backstage, University of Oulu
Location
Invitation to present: You are welcome to participate in the symposium with a presentation on research related to working life or on the everyday challenges and good practices of your own organization. Send a 300-word abstract via the registration form no later than 15 August 2025 and prepare to give a 15-minute presentation at the symposium. The presentation can deal with research or development work that has been conducted, is in progress or is currently being planned. The primary language of the symposium is Finnish, but the participants may also give their presentation in English.
For venue and catering purposes, we ask all participants, with or without a presentation, to register.
The symposium is organized by the Good Work network at the University of Oulu with the support of UniOGS. Doctoral researchers have the opportunity to gain 2 ECTS credits by participating and presenting their own research at the symposium.
Welcome!
Preliminary programme
8.00–8.30 Breakfast
8.30–8.45 Opening
8.45–11.30 Perspectives and conversation: What would collaboration between research and working life at best make possible and what form would it take?
- Marjut Kokko, PhD (Special Education), Area Manager (City of Oulu, Education and Cultural Services)
- Kari-Pekka Martimo, MD, Title of Docent (Occupational Health Care), Director (Work Ability Risk Prediction and Research, Ilmarinen Oy)
- Jori Reijula, D.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Electronics), Title of Docent (Industrial Engineering and Management), Mayor (Jämsä)
- Elina Tapio, PhD (English Philology), Entrepreneur and Founder (Raami Development Services Ltd)
11.30–12.30 Lunch
12.30–14.00 Presentations and discussion by symposium participants
14.00–14.15 Coffee/tea
14.15–15.15 Presentations and discussion by symposium participants
15.15–15.45 Summary and closing discussion
18.00– Dinner at Toripolliisi (at participants' own cost)