Top Research Seminar “Arctic Science with Attitude”

A warm welcome to hear the latest developments in the Arctic research theme! In the darkest time of the year we are pleased to gather the brightest brains exploring the Arctic. The event will take place on December 12, at 12 p.m. in the Tellus Innovation Arena, at the Stage, according the following program:

12.00 –12.15 Opening words by Vice Rector Taina Pihlajaniemi

12.15-12.30 Research & University of Arctic by Professor Arja Rautio

12.30-12.45 Human-reindeer histories in the Arctic by Academy Research Fellow, ERC grantee Anna-Kaisa Salmi

12.45-13.00 Overview of the Profilation 4 Proposal by Kvantum Institute Vice Director, Senior Researcher Jukka Forsman

13.00-13.30 Coffee break

13.30-14.00 “Meet Oulu's first Arctic Science Research Chair” An interview with Professor Jeffrey Welker

14.00-14.30 Panel discussion with Jeffrey Welker, Anna-Kaisa Salmi and Arja Rautio

14.30-15.30 Introduction to the ideation and working in small groups. Afternoon snack is being served during the working hour.

15.30-16.00 Wrap-up of the event & summary of the ideas for next steps towards new projects

The moderator of the event will be Antti Kaarlela. The event is organized by the Kvantum Institute, University of Oulu and it is open for all - however, please register in https://arcticscience.eventbrite.com https://arcticscience.eventbrite.com/ latest on Monday 10.12., so we can prepare for catering.