What matters for childrens' well-being? How can we tackle inequality in the well-being of children and young people? Join the discussion at the next TalkTogether seminar on Thursday 29 February 2024!
Welcome to the next TalkTogether seminar on Thursday 29 February 2024. The seminar is hosted by the Children, young people and learning strategic profile.
The TalkTogether -seminar series addresses topical and interesting themes from the different points of view of the six strategic research and education profiles of the University of Turku. The theme of the seminar series for the academic year 2023–2024 is well-being.
The topic of the next seminar is Well-being of children – tackling inequalities. The seminar will be organised on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 14.15–16:00, Main building, Säästöpankki lecture hall, University of Turku.
Everyone interested in the topics of the seminar is welcome to join!
Well-being of children – tackling inequalities
Thursday 29 February 2024 at 14:15–16:00
Säästöpankki lecture hall, Main building
On-site event only
Programme
14:15 Opening words
- Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Associate Professor, INVEST Research Flagship Centre
14:20 Speakers and their topics
- Prerequisites and support of psychological well-being of immigrant children
Kirsi Peltonen, Associate Professor, INVEST Research Flagship Centre
- Antecedents, consequences and protective factors of social outsiderhood during adolescence
Niina Junttila, Professor, Department of Teacher Education
- The role of early childhood education and care and family background for children's educational outcomes
Markus Laaninen, Doctoral Researcher, INVEST Research Flagship Centre
15:40 Networking and mingling with coffee and snacks
Moderator of the seminar:
Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Associate Professor, INVEST Research Flagship Centre
After the presentations, discussions will continue in the lobby with coffee and with excellent opportunities for networking.
REGISTRATION
>> registration by Monday 26 February
Event organisers:
Children, Young People and Learning is one of the six strategic research and education profiles of the University of Turku. It is built on strong and internationally recognized research on education, learning and the well-being of children and young people. The aim of the research and education is to enhance understanding and support children and young people as responsible actors and capable makers of a sustainable future.
