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, Greeting from the Finnish Society for Social Work Research, music

10.15–11.15 Keynote “Title TBA” Satu Venäläinen, University Researcher,

Commentary: Maija Haapala, Doctoral Researcher

11.15–11.30 Break

11.30–12.30 Keynote lecture “Title TBA” Jaakko Seikkula, Professor Emeritus

Commentary: Kaarina Mönkkönen, Senior University Lecturer

12.30–13.45 Lunch

13.45–15.15 Working groups (Snellmania)

15.15–15.45 Coffee and Greeting from Talentia (Snellmania, 1st floor, lobby)

15.45–17.15 Working Groups (Snellmania)

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)

10.30–10.45 Break

10.45–11.45 Keynote ”Title TBA” Taru Kekoni, University Lecturer Henna Saari, Clinical Teacher

11.45–13.00 Lunch

13.00–14.00 Keynote” Title TBA” Paul Willis, professor

Commentary: TBA

14.00–14.45 Award Ceremony for master’s Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

14.45–15.00 Closing of the Research Days Introduction of the new Board of the Finnish Society for Social Work Research