Sukupuolentutkimus–Genusforskning Journal Article Workshop

Approaches to Activist Research and Writing

November 18, 2026, 12 am–6 pm, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu

The journal Sukupuolentutkimus–Genusforskning will organize an article workshop in connection with the Gender Studies Days on 18 November 2026.

Researchers who are in the early stages of their careers and who are working on developing their research articles toward publication are especially welcome to participate.

The day will consist of a lecture session focused on activist research and writing, as well as a closed article workshop.

Lecture Session, 12 am–2 pm

Matilda Arvidsson (University of Gothenburg): Gendered Violence: Gardens, Inter-Species and Intergenerational Alliances of Care and Resistance
Koko Hubara (University of Turku): (title TBC)
Editors-in-Chief of Sukupuolentutkimus–Genusforskning: Publishing process in Sukupuolentutkimus

Article Workshop, 3 pm–6 pm

The lecture session is open to everyone but requires advance registration [link to registration form]. The manuscripts dealt with in the workshop do not need to be related to activist research.

Applications to the writing workshop should include an abstract (max. 500 words) and a short motivation letter. The manuscript may be written in Finnish, English, or Swedish. The article manuscript may be unfinished at the submission stage.

We will select up to 10 participants for the article workshop. The selection criteria include the article’s connection to the field of gender studies, the applicant’s intention to publish the article in Sukupuolentutkimus–Genusforskning, and the writer’s commitment to the given schedule.

The timetable for applications
Submission of abstracts and motivation letters by May 15
Notification of decisions to applicants by June 19
Manuscripts submitted to the editors by November 1
 
Send your application to [email protected]

The event is free of charge. Unfortunately, we are unable to cover travel or accommodation costs.