Thursday 15.2.2024
Chairpersons: Aino Ritala-Koskinen & Johanna Ranta
9.30–10.30 Registration at Tampere University, Main building (Päätalo, Kalevantie 4)
Poster session open throughout the conference in the hall next to the Main auditorium (Juhlasali)
10.30–11.30 Opening at Main auditorium, Juhlasali (Main building, Päätalo)
Greeting from the University, Vice-dean for research Atte Oksanen
Principles for safer space
Greeting from the Society of Social Work Research
Nomination of Honorary Members of Society of Social Work Research
Distribution of the Pro gradu -award (Master’s thesis)
11.30–12.45 Keynote I: Näkökulmia vaikuttavuuteen ja sen tutkimiseen sosiaalialalla
Professor Katja Kuusisto, Tampere University
Commentator: Postdoctoral Researcher Elina Aaltio, University of Helsinki
12.45–14 Lunch
14–15 Keynote II: Löydetyt, tavoitetut ja kohdatut: saavutettavuus vaikuttavan sosiaalityön kynnyskysymys
Professor Kirsi Juhila, Associate Professor Suvi Raitakari & the MARGI-research group, Tampere University
15–15.10 Greeting from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Senior Ministerial Adviser Juha Luomala, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (STM)
15.10–15.15 Greeting from Talentia (Union of Professional Social Workers)
Special Adviser Alpo Heikkinen, Talentia ry
15.15–15.45 Coffee break sponsored by Talentia
15.45–18 Workshops*
19–24 Evening function (dinner etc.)
Place and performers to be announced later
Friday 16.2.2024
8.15–9.15 Annual meeting of The Finnish Society of Social Work Research
Main building B09
9.30–11 Workshops*
11–12 Lunch
Shared program continues in Main auditorium, Juhlasali (Main building, Päätalo)
Chairpersons: Teija Hautanen & Jenni Repo
12–13.15 Keynote III: The legitimacy of child protection in times of changing environments
Professor Marit Skivenes, University of Bergen, Norway
presentation, Skivenes
Commentator: Professor Helena Blomberg, University of Helsinki, Swedish School of Social Science
13.15–13.45 Coffee break sponsored by TRANSFORM platform
13.45–15 Keynote IV: Sosiaalityö yhteiskunnallisena vaikuttamistyönä
Professor Kati Närhi & Professor Aila-Leena Matthies, University of Jyväskylä
Commentator: Professor Juha Suoranta, Tampere University
15–15.15 Conference Conclusion
Introduction of the new board of The Finnish Society of Social Work Research
Invitation to the next Social Work Research Conference
*There is no separate registration for the work shops.