LFF Research Workshop at Tvärminne Zoological Station

Researchers from LifeFactFuture gathered at the University of Helsinki’s Tvärminne Zoological Station during 9–10 April to boost the project’s scientific contributions and outreach. The in-depth conversations between participants offered a great opportunity to deepen perspectives, and advance research outreach as several scientific papers were worked on.

The LFF research group brings together experts from a wide range of academic backgrounds – industrial engineering, futures studies, computer science and industrial and sustainable pharmacy – creating a truly multidisciplinary team. This kind of cross-disciplinary collaboration is particularly valuable in the field of life sciences, where integrating expertise from different areas is essential for addressing the multifaceted practical challenges with a scientific approach.

As the final year of the project has just begun, it was timely to review the current state of research tasks and to agree on the initiation of the final task components. Throughout the workshop, researchers from various fields shared their insights and collaborated on preparing joint scientific publications to enhance the project’s outreach.

In addition to the scientific programme, the participants enjoyed the captivating introduction of Tvärminne Zoological Station by station manager Joanna Norkko, who shared insights about the station’s history and its current impactful research on climate change. The beautiful weather also provided opportunities to outdoor activities in the unique coastal environment of Tvärminne.

Mia Sivén
Associate Professor, University of Helsinki