UniPID actively participated in the Spring Forum held in Kotka on 18-20 May. By hosting two sessions, UniPID's contributions highlighted growing collaboration between Finnish and African higher education, and the potential of COIL to make learning more accessible through virtual collaboration...
While we are closing the current academic year, the preparations for the next academic year are already well underway. The 2026-2027 academic year is shaping up to be another inspiring one for UniPID’s Virtual Studies Programme, and we are excited to introduce a new selection of online courses!...
The Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID), in collaboration with the Finnish Society for Development Research (FSDR), is pleased to open the Master's Award in Development Studies 2026! This annual award celebrates outstanding Master’s theses in the...
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...
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,...
Starting in 2026, the UniPID Coordination Unit moved from the University of Helsinki to the University of Eastern Finland. To learn more about what this transition means, we invite you to read this text written by UniPID’s director, Kaisa Kurki. Thank you, UEF, for the warm welcome!
Spring 2026 brings an exciting opportunity to engage with timely and thought-provoking topics through UniPID Virtual Studies. This ECCR course equips students with practical tools for collaborative governance and conflict resolution in the face of complex sustainability challenges. Discover the...
As 2025 draws to a close, it also marks the end of a significant era for UniPID: the University of Helsinki chapter. After five years of supportive hosting, the UniPID Coordination Unit is leaving the University’s walls, with the firm assurance that our close collaboration will continue well into...
“Brands, Trademark Law, and Sustainability – Lessons from/for the Global South” is the first-ever course hosted by Hanken School of Economics through the UniPID platform. We interviewed Nari and Vera, the course teachers, who shared their backgrounds, experience, and curiosity for exploring...