Welcoming words, Rector Mervi Vidgrén
Introduction to the week, Director of Internationality Virpi Laukkanen
The goal of the workshop is to define, how organizations are able to take advantage of best reporting practices and opportunities. At first, the framework of sustainability reporting (CSRD* and ESG**) will be presented. After that, the group discussions take place and the participants are able to share their thoughts and best practices (as well as pitfalls, if any?) with each other.
Administrative Manager Heidi Soininen
*Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive **Environmental, Social and Governance
Presentation of the model in Finland, what kind of role SME companies have here, and what kind of potential for the growth it gives. Workshop target is to also explore how the different participant countries have connected the issue of comprehensive security and SME’s.
RDI Specialist/Teacher Jari Niemelä and Project Manager/Specialist Lauri Kerman
More information: https://kestavaakasvua.savonia.fi/ (open in Chrome and translate the page)
In the workshop participants are presented by the main targets, action points, results and deliverables of EU’s Interreg Baltic Sea Region funded ReNutriWater- project. The three-year project is approaching its last trimester, and Communication and Dissemination of the project results is one of the main tasks at hand. We would like to engage the participants to think how the safe and effective use of locally produced reclaimed water links to Comprehensive Security. Also, we would like to get some fresh thoughts on future project ideas on this topic. With the help of ReNutriWater partner from Turku, Centrum Balticum, we will be engaging with the participants via Menti, to lower the threshold to participate. Anyone can answer and comment anonymously. Hopefully also leading to nice conversations on the topic.
Read more here: ReNutriWater – Interreg Baltic Sea Region
Water Safety RDI Specialist Rosa Sartjärvi, Savonia UAS and Communications Officer Sonja Lavonen, Centrum Balticum
Participants are warmly invited to join a co-creative process for envisioning the future of an international community and international Savonia. At the beginning of the workshop, participants are introduced to the concepts of community investment and good relations. The workshop will continue with discussion and co-creatively identifying the qualities and needed measures for a positive future of internationalisation and an international community. We will utilise background material from interviews with international talents in Eastern Finland and blend methods of utopia pedagogy and ‘Remembering the Future’ in the workshop.
The workshop is organised by Talent Hub Eastern Finland. Savonia UAS is joined by higher education institutions and vocational schools in North Savonia and North Karelia in promoting the inclusion of international talents to working life in Eastern Finland. The project also aims to promote a sense of belonging and an international community in Eastern Finland.
RDI specialists Johanna Taavitsainen, Savonia UAS and Sami Tanskanen, UEF
Description coming soon
Manager of International RDI Antti Iire and Research and Development Manager Kaija Villman
This workshop brings together educators from across Europe to share best practices and address challenges in implementing project-based learning (PBL) for comprehensive security and resilience. Through collaborative discussions and activities, participants will explore opportunities for partnership, develop strategies to enhance cross-institutional collaboration, and identify actionable steps to advance PBL initiatives. This is a chance to learn from peers, exchange innovative ideas, and forge connections that will help build a more secure and resilient future for Europe.
Senior Lecturer Özerk Göker and Senior Lecturer Abdelazim Hannoura
The goal of the workshop is to create a common vision of how to develop a joint Master’s degree in Comprehensive Security. This requires aligning multiple academic institutions, industries, and disciplines. It needs to be a well-rounded program that balances theoretical knowledge and practical applications across e.g. cybersecurity, food security, water security, health, privacy, ethical concerns, physical security, and risk management. With the right mix of interdisciplinary courses, hands-on experience, and industry collaboration, such a program can equip students with the essential skills to address the increasingly complex security challenges of the modern world.
Senior Lecturer Anssi Suhonen, Lecturer Timo Ovaskainen
Workshop objectives:
- to share information about the project “Art without barriers – inclusiveness through art” by in an experiential and practical way
- to “open the participants eyes” to a multidisciplinary, inclusive approach, attitude and networks
Key content of the workshop:
- How art-based methods can be used to support human security at our time?
- How to create a safer space as a pedagogical starting point?
- How to strengthen the role of social and cultural inclusion as a reinforcement of resilience?
More information: https://kuopiontaidemuseo.fi/en/artwithoutbarriers/
Lecturers Eeri Pihlajakari and Hanna Turunen, RDI adviser Mariia Hämäläinen
Psychological resilience means the ability of individuals, communities, society, and the nation to withstand the pressures arising from crisis situations and to recover from their impacts. Good psychological resilience facilitates the recovery process.
RDI Specialist Raisa Leinonen
At the beginning of the workshop, we will introduce the Participation and Inclusion Policies in Finland and how these are linked to Comprehensive Security. Participation is based on three levels: 1) inclusion in one’s own life, 2) inclusion in communities and public participation, and 3) involvement in cooperation for the common good.
We will continue with the project presentation: Together for Inclusion -Mieliteko 2.0
The project aims to promote inclusion of individuals aged 16-64, who are unemployed, outside of working life, and otherwise in a vulnerable position in Northern Savo. The purpose is to promote mental wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and prevent social inequality of individuals.
The workshop continues as a group session for participants to share good practices from their own countries. Also, we will explore collaboration possibilities.
More information: https://stm.fi/en/participation-key-areas
RDI Specialist Inka Pironetti, RDI Specialist Paola Kontro, Principal Lecturer Pirjo Turunen
Join in Creating a Science and Innovation Network for a European Comprehensive Security! The workshop will introduce the network and explain how you can join it.
The aim for the network:
- To strengthen the understanding and application of localized and cross-border comprehensive security research, development and innovation; to build a base for informed research-based decision-making.
- To create a framework for the cooperation and coordination of relevant societal stakeholders to enhance comprehensive security and resilience: universities, SMEs, governments, NGOs & citizen representatives, and other EU bodies.
- Focus on R&D and applied sciences.
Network sharing of Ideas, building trust and co-operation in science, technology and applied research.
R&D Manager Jarno Ruusunen and RDI Adviser Jyri Wuorisalo
This workshop focuses on the resilience of the social and healthcare sector from a citizen-oriented perspective and its impact on comprehensive security. Session explores factors that threaten resilience, such as challenges related to employee well-being, organizational changes, and crisis situations. It then shifts to practical approaches for preparedness and strengthening resilience from both individual and organizational perspectives.
The aim of the workshop is to provide participants with:
- Ideas and models for enhancing resilience in practice.
- An understanding of the importance of resilience in social and healthcare work.
Lectures Petra Nissinen, Pirja Pehkonen, and Katri Savolainen
Food Safety:
- Addressing foodborne diseases and contamination risks.
- Innovations in food processing, storage, and traceability.
Sustainability:
- Reducing food waste and promoting circular economies.
- Sustainable farming practices and climate resilience.
Policy and Global Collaboration:
- Strategies for better access to food.
- Role of international cooperation in food security.
- Food security as a part of comprehensive security.
Takeaways:
- Deep understanding of the interconnected challenges in global food systems.
- Practical tools and strategies to promote food safety, sustainability, and nutrition.
- Enhanced collaboration across sectors to build a healthy and secure future.
By participating, you contribute to the mission of ensuring safe, sustainable, and healthy food for all. Let’s create a future where every plate is safe, and every community thrives.
Working group facilitator: Ardita Hoxha-Jahja Dr.Sc.Agr. Research Manager and Lecturer in Savonia UAS – Food and Business. Keynote speaker: Kati Partanen, World Farmers’ Organisation Board Member, Senior Lecturer in Savonia UAS
This workshop is designed to explore and enhance understanding of health and safety in the agricultural sector, emphasizing its importance in everyday farm operations.
It aims to provide participants with actionable insights and practical tools to improve occupational safety on farms, fostering a stronger safety culture across the industry.
Workshop Objectives:
- Understanding Farms as Organizations: Explore the unique characteristics of farms as operational entities and how these influence safety management.
- Highlighting the Importance of Safety: Discuss why occupational safety is critical in the agricultural context, given its unique risks and challenges.
- Managing Risks Effectively: Delve into methods for identifying, assessing, and mitigating occupational safety risks, with an emphasis on fostering a proactive safety culture.
- Preparing for the Unexpected: Equip participants with strategies to anticipate and manage unforeseen situations on farms.
Key Discussion Points:
- Farms as organizations: What makes them unique in the context of safety?
- The critical role of safety in farm work and its broader implications.
- Practical approaches to managing health and safety risks.
- Strategies to enhance safety culture within farming communities.
- “The Farmer as an Astronaut”: A creative analogy for understanding risk management.
Workshop Structure:
The session begins with a keynote presentation by Dr. Jarkko Leppälä, a Senior Scientist from the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke). Dr. Leppälä will provide an overview of the current state of farm work safety, with a focus on Finland, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Following the keynote, participants will engage in group activities to identify and address shared challenges. Using interactive group work methods, attendees will collaborate to develop potential solutions and actionable steps for improving health and safety on farms.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas, and co-create strategies to make farming safer and more sustainable for everyone involved.
Working group facilitator: Mika Repo, RDI specialist
Keynote speaker: Jarkko Leppälä D.Sc. (Tech.), Senior Scientist, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Bioeconomy and environment unit
At the beginning of the workshop, practical approaches will be discussed regarding how municipalities, companies, organizations, and civil society collaborate to address risks and disruptions.
The workshop will then continue with a group session.
The goal is to identify themes where the educational institutions of the EU4Dual alliance can collaborate to advance solutions related to comprehensive security.
Working group facilitator: Paavo Maskulainen MA, RDI specialist. Keynote speaker: to be confirmed. Lecturers: Katri Savolainen and Pirjo Pehkonen.