Events
March 3, 2026 — DevDays DocShop 2026: “Beyond Academia: Doing Development Research in Different Fields”
During the first DocShop of the year, held as part of the DevDays2026 conference, DocNet members were invited to reflect on how rapid political, economic, and institutional shifts are reshaping the conditions and career pathways of development research, and how to navigate the challenges of a...
March 2, 2026 — Ridwan Abukari from the University of Jyväskylä selected as the winner of the Master’s Award in Development Studies 2025
As part of the Development Days Conference 2026 programme, the winner and honorary mentions of the Master’s Award were announced. Abukari was selected as this year’s winner for his thesis examining witchcraft accusations in Northern Ghana. Topics such as futures studies, energy transition,...
November 21, 2025 — Equity in Co-Authorship Across Continents: Insights from the UniPID - INASP Annual Seminar
UniPID hosted its Annual Seminar 2025 through a joint webinar with the International Network for Advancing Science and Policy (INASP), focusing on equitable practices in research co-authorship across continents. The seminar aimed to address imbalances in global knowledge production, the role of...
March 12, 2025 — DevDays DocShop 2025. Researching with the Global South: Methods, Fieldwork, and Ethics.
The Development Days DocShop 2025 brought together enthusiastic doctoral researchers and distinguished professors for an insightful pre-conference workshop, designed to deepen understanding on ethical and methodological considerations for conducting meaningful and responsible research in the Global...
November 20, 2024 — Strengthening Agency in the Pluriverse of the Academic Worlds: Highlights from UniPID and UNIFI annual seminars in Oulu.
On 5 November 2024, UniPID hosted its Annual Seminar on “Strengthening Agency in the Pluriverse of the Academic Worlds”. The seminar took place within the framework of the Finnish Universities' Rectors' Council’s (UNIFI’s) seminar on sustainability and responsibility at the...
June 11, 2024 — Exploring Global Networks Impact in Higher Education International Affairs: Insights from Kevätpäivät 2024
UniPID hosted a session on sustainable internationalization at the Spring Forum 2024. Panelists discussed lessons from global networks, highlighting the need for leadership support, national coordination, and long-term planning for successful partnerships.
June 6, 2024 — Exploring Virtual Learning for Global Collaborations: A Seminar-Workshop by SAFINET & UniPID
In May 2024, SAFINET and UniPID gathered to discuss virtual learning to strengthen global academic collaborations. The event featured a keynote on collaborative online international learning (COIL) and discussions on the potential and challenges of virtual education for fostering international...
February 27, 2024 — DevDays DocShop 2024. How to make an impact? Research based policymaking and advocacy.
During the first DocShop of the year, we urged doctoral researchers to explore the relationship between research and policymaking. We summarize here four key elements for your consideration as you navigate this complex connection.
March 24, 2023 — Join UniPID at the Kevät päivät (Spring Forum) in May 2023
Join UniPID at the Kevät Päivät and contribute to the discussion on pathways to materialize new Vision for strengthening the international dimension of Finnish higher education institutions!