Research & Study

How and why has narrative become a defining (discursive) form of well-being and social participation? What are the risks involved in this? How can researchers contribute to a critical understanding…

Responsibility pays off in business   1. Responsibility is a way of managing risks. When companies operate responsibly, they do not have to be concerned about shady practices being exposed….

“Smart city” is the new buzzword in urban development, and people are expecting great things. Nevertheless, researchers remind us that development must benefit those living in urban environments, not just…

In May, the International Doctoral Programme of Epidemiology (IPPE) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Those years tell a unique story about internationalisation. The IPPE was founded at the University of Tampere…

Prostitution, domestic violence, suicide and child abuse: the research topics of Postdoctoral Research Fellow Louise Settle are not the most cheerful in the world. However, with the help of improvisation…

Men are also talking and thinking about ageing. As men get older, the most important things they can do are to stay active and take care of their functional ability….

Pauliina Raento wants to expand gaming research beyond mere problems, numbers and statistics. The new docent in gaming research points out that gaming is part of our day-to-day life and…

          You should take breaks during your working day. A walk in the park during lunch break has been proven to be beneficial. 1.    Insufficient recovery…

The idea of building a border wall offers a simple solution to the complex problem of immigration. Such populist ideas and the contested nature of contemporary media are contributing to…

Changing one’s health habits may be difficult for various reasons. People need concrete support, not to be preached at. Most Finns are familiar with the basics of healthy habits: they…