Programme
The 2026 Social Work Research Days will be held at the University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio Campus, with the theme Better Together.
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Pre-conference
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Location: University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio campus, Snellmania SN100
8.30–9.30 Registration (Snellmania, 1st floor, lobby)
9.30–10.15 Opening of the Research Days, Welcome address from the University, Vice Dean Sari Rissanen, Greeting from the Finnish Society for Social Work Research, awarding of the Master’s thesis prize, Chair Johanna Moilanen
10.15–11.15 Keynote “The many forms and possibilities of co-research” Satu Venäläinen, University Researcher and Commentary: Maija Haapala, Doctoral Researcher (SN100)
11.15–11.30 Break
11.30–12.30 Keynote lecture “Dialogue has an impact – but why?” Jaakko Seikkula, Professor Emeritus Commentary: Kaarina Mönkkönen, Senior University Lecturer (SN100)
12.30–13.45 Lunch
13.45–15.15 Working groups (Snellmania, Tietoteknia and Medistudia)
15.15–15.45 Coffee and Greeting from Talentia, Alpo Heikkinen, Specialist (Snellmania, 1st floor, lobby)
15.45–17.15 Working Groups (Snellmania, Tietoteknia and Medistudia)
Friday, 13 February 2026
Location: University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio campus, Snellmania
8.00–9.00 Annual Meeting of the Finnish Social for Social Work Research
9.00–10.30 Working groups (Snellmania, Tietoteknia and Medistudia)
10.30–10.45 Break
10.45–11.45 Keynote ”Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning” Taru Kekoni, University Lecturer Henna Saari, Clinical Teacher
11.45–13.00 Lunch
13.00–14.00 Keynote”Stitching together social work and health care for better outcomes for older people – seamless or patchwork?” Paul Willis, professor Commentary: Professor Heli Valokivi (SN100)
14.00–14.45 Award Ceremony, Doctoral Dissertations and appointment of an honorary member (SN100, Snellmania)
14.45–15.00 Closing of the Research Days Introduction of the new Board of the Finnish Society for Social Work Research (SN100, Snellmania)
IN COOPERATION
