Department of Geographical and Historical Studies - News

The doctoral dissertation examines the agency of young people in and for sustainability and discusses how societal structures restrict it.

The study elucidates what factors and processes induce the eco-social and environmental impacts of rural second home tourism in Finland and how these impacts are perceived by Finns.

Doctoral dissertation examines the environmental justice of market-based and place-based conservation approaches and how these diverse approaches can contribute to just sustainability transformations in biodiversity conservation.

The University of Eastern Finland is involved in two research consortia focusing on the changing Arctic region and public mental health.

University Lecturer Kati Parppei gained journalistic experience at local newspapers, and it has proven highly beneficial for the expert on Russia.

Novel study shows how international students’ choices are connected to family circumstances across borders.

Doctoral dissertation advances understanding of uncertainty in the context of forest-dependent livelihoods

Intergenerational learning model aimes at strengthening young people’s environmental agency and participation in environmental collaboration

In study carried out in the Evo area in southern Finland, researchers examined how forestry drainage and beaver-induced flooding have transformed the landscape over the past 60 years.

Rural policy has prioritised livelihoods and economic activities over the development of services.