UniPID Virtual Studies is once again inviting teachers and lecturers from member universities to submit course proposals for inclusion in the programme. Whether you are interested in proposing a new UniPID course or renewing an existing one, we encourage you to apply! The call is open from 5...
The Finnish Scholar Protection Scheme (FSPS) has been established as a national initiative that strengthens Finland’s ability to support scholars at risk, enables them to continue their academic careers in a safe academic environment, and thus increases the impact of scholar protection. The first...
How can development be understood beyond mainstream theories and global assumptions? We sat down with Ridwan Abukari, a doctoral researcher from the University of Jyväskylä and the teacher for the UniPID MOOC course, Essentials in Development Studies to discuss this and beyond.
This blog by Paola Bullon Pinares, a UniPID intern during summer 2026, reflects on how people may use the same concepts, such as equality, inclusion, or diversity, while attaching very different meanings to them. Drawing on examples from higher education and international collaboration, Paola...
On 25 August 2026, UniPID brought together experts from universities, research funding, policymaking and international research cooperation for the webinar AU-EU Science, Technology and Innovation Collaboration for Finnish Universities. The event explored how Finnish universities can engage with...
The news of Jason Arday's death has prompted reflection internationally, yet there has been relatively little public discussion of this loss within Finnish academia. UniPID sees this as an opportunity for reflection on the kind of academic community we wish to build and sustain in Finland.
Universities and research ought to have an increasingly prominent role in Finland's development policy moving forward. The sector requires objective knowledge producers more than ever to balance rising political and economic interests. Active collaboration in the Development Policy Committee...
Earlier this spring, UniPID as a network was connected to the cross-institutional studies service (in Finnish, Ristiinopiskelupalvelu, RIPA). This marks a new chapter for UniPID Virtual Studies! Let’s break down what this all means in practice!
Launched in 2026, the Finnish Scholar Protection Scheme (FSPS) establishes a national model to strengthen both the funding base and the impact of scholar protection. The Kone Foundation funding will cover two co-funded scholar protection periods of up to three years each at Finnish universities.