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care A new study by an international team of researchers explores a Theory of Planetary Social Pedagogy as a driver of a transformative process based on a learning society., and help people identify their opportunities to influence.

Online simulations aimed at students and professionals dealing with family violence will soon be benefitting professionals in Namibia.

Speakers will discuss the impact of border infrastructure and politics on the natural environment as well as in the context of migration management and security.

"Family forms have become increasingly diverse – a change that sometimes escapes attention in Finland,” Professor Anna-Maija Castrén says.

The University of Eastern Finland secured a total of 3.5 million euros of research funding for five consortia.

A study by the University of Eastern Finland and Balettakademien Stockholm found that performing in a dance company and being involved in its activities play a significant role in the identity and disease-related identity negotiation in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Based on Seitara Kubota's thinking about poverty the study provides a narrative of the genesis of Japanese social work.

New indicators and methods are constantly being developed to assess the effectiveness of measures taken to promote well-being and health.

Looking into factors explaining people’s happiness in Finland, researchers found that when it comes to money, having enough is more important than having a lot.

The majority of sustainable development researchers believe that in affluent countries, it is necessary to look beyond economic growth to achieve sustainable development.