In the seminar, professors Tuuli Toivonen and Mari Vaattovaara will give short presentations. Vice-Rector of Research Anne Portaankorva will give the opening remarks. Before this, we will conduct a survey for our entire membership on how Urbaria could best support urban researchers at the University of Helsinki in their work in the future. Tuuli will review the results of the survey in her talk. After the presentations, there will be time for open discussion on the topic.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to respond to the survey here:
You can answer with your name, or anonymously.
You are warmly welcome to the seminar on 26 August. The event will be held in English.
Where
Soc&kom Festsal, Snellmaninkatu 12, Helsinki,
When
26 August 2026, 4 pm–6 pm
Program
16.00 Welcome, sparkling vine
16.00 Opening words, Vice Rector Anne Portaankorva
16.10 A look into the first 8 years of Urbaria: The first multidisciplinary urban studies research institute in Finland, Professor Mari Vaattovaara
16.30 Shaping the future of URBARIA together: Insights from the community survey and strategic steps forward, Professor Tuuli Toivonen
16.50-18.00 Open discussion, moderated by liaison manager Mikko Posti