Program for the lecture week 20.5-24.5.2024

The first part of the program includes brief presentations, panel presentations, and small group discussions. Besides Finland, the U.S., Austria, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Lithuania and UK, lecturers include faculty members and practitioners from the other countries represented in the program. Typically, the presentations address a range of topics related to the program theme of social work from a global perspective.

Students also share information about their home countries; for example, their work experiences or social issues, in student panels. Participants engage in small group discussions (group dialogues) on topics related to global social work such as ethics or immigration.

A social-cultural program during the first week includes a welcoming reception, an international evening combined and a pot luck dinner (see Social Program for more information on these events).

Mon. 20 May

Welcoming remarks

Participant Introductions

Lectures and Group Dialogues

Welcoming Event (see Social Program below)

Tues. 21 May

Lectures, Student Panels and Group Dialogues

Wed. 22 May

Lectures, Student Panels and Group Dialogues

International Evening (see Social Program below)

Thurs. 23 May

Lectures and Student Panels

Optional Rovaniemi City Walk

Fri. 24 May

Lectures and Student Panels

Closing ceremonies

Pot Luck dinner