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No declines in mental health among young adults at the beginning of the pandemic
When restrictions were introduced at the beginning of the pandemic, many assumed that young adults' mental health would deter...
The climate ethics program: "Interdisciplinary at its best"
"Innovative, ambitious, and extremely well managed." A mid-term evaluation of the research program Climate Ethics and future ...
Post doc wanted for a project on social norms, implicit bias and discrimination
The Institute for Futures Studies is looking for a two-year postdoc to conduct research on social norms, implicit bias and di...
Post doc for project on how social norms emerge and change
We are seeking a strong and highly motivated candidate with a background in experimental sociology, economics, or social psyc...
Former Deputy Prime Minister appointed new Chairman of the Board at the Institute for Futures Studies
On the first of January, 2022 Åsa Romson becomes the new chairman of the board at the Institute for Futures Studies. She will...
AI is watching. But who is watching AI?
AI is watching. A constantly growing number of programs, microphones and cameras, are collecting data about you. Data that wi...
Big conference on the future of work
What is the future of work in terms of justice and equality? At a big conference at the Institute for Futures Studies which i...
Ron F Inglehart 1934–2021
We are saddened to announce that the founding president of the World Values Survey, Ron F Inglehart passed away on Saturday 8...
New study deconstructs Dunbar’s number – yes, you can have more than 150 friends
An individual human can maintain stable social relationships with about 150 people. This is the proposition known as ‘Dunbar’...
An award promoting Finnish academic texts within reach for Kirsti Jylhä
The Kone Foundation's Vuoden Tiedekynä is an annual award for an academic article that demonstrates exemplary use of the Finn...
