UniPID News
January 14, 2025 — Starting 2026, UniPID will continue its work from the University of Eastern Finland!
Coordination of the Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID) will move from the University of Helsinki to the University of Eastern Finland from the start of 2026.
January 13, 2025 — A continuous dialogue: Indigenous researcher’s experiences of working in Western academia
Acknowledging different perspectives, knowledge systems, and experiences is essential for finding sustainable and responsible solutions to contemporary issues and therefore one of UniPID’s missions. But while Western academia has started to recognize the need for more diverse research, the...
November 27, 2024 — Fostering Inclusive and Participatory Virtual Learning
Discover how inclusive and participatory practices in virtual courses foster equity, empathy, and global collaboration ✨ #EducationForAll
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...
November 11, 2024 — Building the Future of AU-EU Energy Partnerships: Takeaways from LEAP-RE Stakeholder Forum in Milan
In October 2024, UniPID co-organized the fourth LEAP-RE Stakeholder Forum in Milan, bringing together diverse voices from Africa and Europe to discuss the future of renewable energy partnerships.
June 19, 2024 — Bridging the Digital Divide: Overcoming Connectivity and Time Zone Challenges in virtual education
Eveline Ndatilifa and Emma Kashweka, played a pivotal role in "A Global Learning Space," advancing collaborative teaching methods and global educational practices. From overcoming network issues to mastering digital tools, their experience in the UniPID Global Education Development course...
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 10, 2024 — Agrinatura General Assembly and Conference 2024: Connecting Universities, Research Institutions, and Partners for Agri-Food Systems Transformation
On 14-15.5.2024, the Coordination Unit, Natural Resources Institute Finland, and the University of Helsinki's Department of Agricultural Sciences hosted the Agrinatura General Assembly and Conference in Helsinki. UniPID moderated a session on advancing research and innovation for food systems...
May 21, 2024 — Teachers’ workshop 2024: fostering more inclusive and pedagogical practices in online learning
Early this spring, the Coordination Unit hosted the annual teachers' workshop. In there, the teaching staff of the UniPID Virtual Studies programme were invited to discuss how to continue developing the programme for the next academic year.