Thank You from the University of Oulu – HoVaTo Coordination Term Ends
As the University of Oulu’s coordination term for the Finnish Doctoral Education Network in Nursing Science (HoVaTo) comes to an end this year. Our team – Professor Tarja Pölkki (Chair), coordinator Mira Rajala and Heli Kerimaa – would like to express our sincere gratitude to the HoVaTo Steering Group, doctoral students, and all partners for three years of fruitful collaboration. It has been a privilege to coordinate HoVaTo and work together to advance doctoral education in nursing science.
During our term, HoVaTo’s communications were moved to a public website, significantly increasing visibility both nationally and internationally. The site now attracts nearly 4,000 unique visitors annually, strengthening HoVaTo’s presence and impact. From now on, you can continue to follow HoVaTo activities at hovato.fi.
Starting in January 2026, the coordination will be led by the University of Eastern Finland (2026–2028).
We warmly thank everyone for their support and cooperation, and we wish you all – and HoVaTo – a joyful holiday season and continued success in the years ahead!
Caring in Uncertain Times
The 6th International NCCS & EACS Conference
April 22-23, 2026 at Åbo Akademi University, Vaasa, Finland
We warmly welcome you to the 6th International Conference of the Nordic College of Caring Science (NCCS) and European Academy of Caring Science (EACS)! The conference will be held on April 22-23, 2026, with a pre-conference on April 21, 2026. The theme of the conference is Caring in Uncertain Times. Abstract submissions are invited under the following subthemes:
* Advanced Research and Practice in Health Care
* Caring in Challenging Situations
* Competence Development and Education in Changing Times
* Sustainable Workforce and Leadership in Uncertain Times
* Welfare Technology in Caring Contexts
Abstract submission is now open! Link to abstract submission here: https://link.webropol.com/ep/abstractnccs2026
The final deadline for submitting abstracts is November 16, 2025.
Registration will open in Spring 2026.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee,
Carina Österåker
Kommunikations- och evenemangskoordinator
Fakulteten för human- och samhällsvetenskap
Åbo Akademi
Strandgatan 2, PB 311, 65101 Vasa
+358 500 222 935
carina.osteraker@abo.fi
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OPEN
The 25th International Nursing Ethics Conference “The Value of Nursing Ethics Research and Scholarship” will be held on 28th and 29th August 2025 at the University of Turku, Finland.
We warmly welcome you all to join!
Abstracts are submitted online by February 28, 2025: https://link.webropol.com/s/nursingethics2025-abstractsubmission
More information including registration on webpages: https://sites.utu.fi/nursingethicsconference2025/
Further information, email: nursingethicsconference2025@utu.fi
