The event will begin with a 20-minute keynote by Dr. Haoxuan Sa, Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki. She will share insights from her research project, "Immigrants and Urban Housing Diversity: A Comparative Study of Non-Native Population Groups in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area."
Following the keynote, a 40-minute panel discussion will explore the topic of Immigrants and Urban Housing. Our panelists include:
- Dr. Haoxuan Sa, Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Helsinki – Dr. Sa specializes in immigrant and urban housing diversity in Helsinki, with a particular focus on Chinese communities
- Nabila Nur, M.Sc., University of Helsinki – Nabila Nur is conducting research on the housing preferences and choices of the highly educated Somali population as part of Dr. Sa's project
- Dr. Hanna Dhalmann, Housing Program Manager, City of Helsinki – Dr. Dhalmann has been responsible for Helsinki's housing policy guidance since 2021
- Daria Tarkhova, Doctoral Researcher, University of Helsinki – Dari Tarkhova is investigating the geopolitical ‘realities’ of Russian-speaking communities in Finland.
At the end of the panel discussion, there will be time for audience questions.
This event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with experts and gain insights into the experiences of diverse immigrant groups with regard to urban housing in Finland.
We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging conversation!
Note: This event is part of the Urban Studies Conference, but unlike other sessions, it is free and open to all, with no ticket or registration required(!).