Call for Abstracts for Geography Days

Scientific presentations are central to Geography Days. This year, we offer 11 predefined themes for which presentations can be submitted. Presentations do not need to fully match the session title; a connection to the theme is sufficient.

You can also submit a presentation under the theme "Other, what?", where you can propose your own session theme or leave the choice to the organizers.

Depending on the number of incoming abstracts, the final number and themes of the sessions may change.

Submit your abstract via the link below *by September 22, 2025 (extended)*.

You will be informed of acceptance by October 1, 2025.

Remember to register as a participant through the registration page!
Themes
  1. The use of big data in geographical research
  2. Land use change and methods in current research
  3. The politics of knowledge and political knowledge in geography
  4. Geomorphology and geodiversity as drivers of human activity
  5. Modeling methods in the study of environmental diversity
  6. Time, place, and space as unifying elements in geography
  7. Contemporary geopolitics in a world of diminishing resources
  8. Common climate
  9. PechaKucha presentations by master's students
  10. Panel discussion: The state of geography education in Finland and student selection
  11. Geography as a unifying factor in studies: best practices and ideas from different universities
  12. Other, what?

Session Formats

In sessions 1-8, the format is a traditional scientific presentation, approximately 15 minutes in length. The final duration depends on the number of participants in the session.

Session 9 is intended for PechaKucha presentations, consisting of 20 slides, each displayed for 20 seconds. This session is particularly aimed at master's students presenting their thesis topics.

Session 10 focuses on the state of geography education in Finnish primary and secondary schools. Central to this session is the renewed student selection process for university geography studies and feedback collection from this year's entrance exam experiences. We hope to see participation from students with experience in this area!

Session 11 is specifically aimed at those teaching geography at universities, with the goal of sharing best practices and new ideas with colleagues. Presentations do not need to be based on scientific research; practical insights are highly welcome. Sessions 10 and 11 do not overlap, so it is possible to attend both.

 

Doctoral Researchers United  - Call for papers

A session by doctoral researchers, for doctoral researchers at Geography Days 2025. Get to know doctoral researchers from around Finland, present your research, get feedback and hear what others are working on!

The session will happen on Wednesday 22.10. at 12–18 at the city centre campus (P114 Urbarium, Porthania), followed by an evening hang-out.    

To attend the session, you will need to submit an abstract by 15.9.2025. See more info from "Call for papers" link below. 

You can also leave the same or an other paper to Geography days call for paper -sessions.