New professors’ inaugural lectures 10.9. in Oulu Central Library

New professors from the University of Oulu will present their current research themes in inaugural lectures open to all.

Event information

Time

Thu 10.09.2026 17:00 - 17:00

Venue location

Oulu Central Library, Kaarlenväylä 3, Event Space Laituri

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In inaugural lectures, recently appointed professors introduce their research fields and topics in a clear and engaging way. The inaugural lectures are based on a centuries-old tradition of appointing new professors to university's highest teaching post.

Program

Music Heikki Hallanoro

University greeting, Vice Rector for Research Matti Latva-aho

Professor of Practice Teuvo Maunula, greening of internal combustion engines, Faculty of Technology (in Finnish)

Professor Jouni Juntunen, business analytics in the automotive sector, Oulu Business School (in Finnish)

Professor Tuija Huuki, youth research, Faculty of Education and Psychology (in Finnish)

Professor Roger Norum, social anthropology, Faculty of Humanities

Professor Mourad Oussalah, machine vision and signal analysis, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

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The program will be updated. The event can also be viewed remotely.

Created 22.5.2026 | Updated 22.5.2026