The research webinar offers an opportunity to hear about and discuss current social work LGBTQI+ research. In the webinar, researchers will present completed or ongoing research connected to themes of social work and LGBTQI+ issues. There will be time for discussion and comments throughout the presentations. The seminar will be held bilingually. Some presentations will be in Finnish and some in English, and discussion can take place in either language.
The webinar is aimed at social work students, researchers, and professionals alike. The first research webinar will be held on December 5th, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM online. Please register for the webinar by December 4th, 2025 through this link:
The participation link will be sent to registered participants.
Research webinar presentations:
Emilia Brusila, University of Lapland: Rethinking recognition: Diversity-Centered Social Work
Ilo Söderström and Kris Clarke, University of Helsinki: Attitudes and Knowledge Needs of Social Work Students in Relation to Sexual and Gender Diversity
Joa Hiitola and Valtteri Vähä-Savo, Tampere University: Trans youth and (in)visibility
More information: Ilo Söderström (