Doctoral school

Knowledge and skills in academia and beyond

Doctoral education is undergoing significant changes in Finland. The introduction of a new doctoral pilot, revised degree requirements, and a growing focus on societal impact are transforming the knowledge and skills expected of doctoral graduates. Moreover, with the rising number of doctors in Finland, it is more and more likely that doctors will seek career opportunities beyond academia. What does this process entail for future doctors in a knowledge-based society?

Against this development, we invite Doctoral Researchers in Geography to reflect upon the various knowledge and skills needed in order to navigate work life within academia and beyond. The day takes a future-oriented perspective to work and powerful knowledge inherent in Geography. The day further involves a workshop focused on the roles and competences that researchers could attain as they interact with society and aim to create impact through their research. The workshop takes advantage of the freshly published “Researchers Handbook” by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, providing participants the opportunity to make their own interaction plan.

The day will conclude with a student mixer event, where current UTU master’s students can meet and greet doctoral researchers to discuss their ongoing research in the exciting field of geography.

Time: Wednesday 30.10.2024, 9:00-16:30 (+ student mixer 17:00-19:00)

Place: Seminar room 412 (Department of Geography and Geology, Natura Building 4th floor, University of Turku)

Programme:

9:00-12:00 Morning session (incl. coffee break): Introductions & Key note lectures

  • Key Note I: Professor Toni Ahlqvist, Research Director at Finland Futures Research Centre (FFRC), University of Turku
  • Key Note II: Professor Niina Käyhkö, Department of Geography and Geology, University of Turku

12:00-13:30 Lunch (at own cost)
13:30-16:30 Workshop (incl. coffee break): Pathways to impact

  • Facilitated by Doctoral Researcher Tommi Kärkkäinen, Doctoral Programme in Administrative Sciences, Business Studies and Politics, Tampere university

17:00-19:00 Student mixer event for master’s students and doctoral researchers

Participants should be prepared to shortly (using one slide) present their own doctoral work

Cost: Participating in the PhD day is free of charge, but lunch, travel, and accommodation costs are not included.

Credits: Please check from your institution if ECTS can be obtained. A certificate for participating can be requested after the Doctoral School.

How to apply?

The application period has been closed. All applicants have been contacted.