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Art intermediaries as catalysts for added exchange and sustainability in the Arctic
Full text linkThis study defines art intermediation as an emerging professional field that facilitates cross-sector collaboration and supports sustainability-driven artistic practices. Art intermediaries – such as agents, managers and art institutions – initiate and enable new modes of working for artists across different sectors. The research was conducted as arts-based action research at Boden Business Park, Sweden, located in a municipality undergoing rapid transformation due to several large-scale green industry developments. Drawing on a pilot adaptation of an artist residency model within this business environment, the study investigates the role of art intermediaries by analysing their practical function in a sustainability-focused collaboration between an artists and a company. In this pilot, a public art institution acted as the intermediary organisation, seeking a cross-sector partnership to address sustainability challenges. The research data consists of survey responses and interviews with the artist, the intermediary and a representative of the business park. Also, the artworks exhibited in the residency are presented and discussed. The analysis shows that art intermediaries play a critical role in integrating artists into cross-sector collaborations. By acting as bridge builders, they support artists in navigating expanded professional landscapes and in the meaningful incorporation of artistic work into workplace communities. The findings highlight the essential role of art intermediaries in enabling artistic engagement that goes beyond traditional contexts, fostering innovation and community development through cross-sector synergies. The study calls for further research and development to further decolonise art and strengthen intermediary organisations, particularly in the Arctic context
Sociological legitimacy of reindeer tourism in Northern Finland
Full text linkReindeer tourism in Finland offers authentic experiences with semi-domesticated reindeer. This study explores the sociological legitimacy of reindeer tourism through a review of literature and stakeholder interview data based on a thematic analysis. Government involvement in public land use outlines livelihood agreements, but without explicit recognition of reindeer tourism. National strategies indirectly influence and align with the goals of the reindeer tourism sector, emphasising sustainability and economic contributions. The reindeer tourism entrepreneurs advocate for authorised herders as tourism entrepreneurs and emphasise authenticity and collaboration. The value of reindeer tourism is recognised among all types of stakeholders interviewed, despite challenges in quantifying its economic or sociocultural impacts. The entrepreneurs stress transparency and information sharing and mention a need for special advisors at the Reindeer Herders’ Association. This study illuminates the sociological legitimacy of reindeer tourism, providing insights into its complex interplay with economic, cultural, and environmental dimensions. Given the role of reindeer as a significant image factor and reindeer tourism’s capacity to attract thousands of visitors to the region annually, this study shows that reindeer tourism also has broader value for Arctic tourism. The findings lay the foundation for future research and policy considerations to foster sustainable, culturally embedded nature-based tourism
FAMILIE:scalable community assistance with ethical AI in smart cities
No full textThe FAMILIE project leverages advanced AI to address the fragmentation and lack of digitalization in-home services by developing a scalable, community-based platform for families in smart cities. Through pilots in Oulu and Rovaniemi, the project will commercialize a mobile application and a community economy-based operating logic powered by AI. This approach ensures that AI-driven service needs are met locally, reducing unnecessary logistics and environmental impact. The AI-enabled platform's foundation can be scaled and implemented in other urban areas in Finland and abroad, promoting sustainable development and equitable distribution of profits within the service ecosystem.The FAMILIE project leverages advanced AI to address the fragmentation and lack of digitalization in-home services by developing a scalable, community-based platform for families in smart cities. Through pilots in Oulu and Rovaniemi, the project will commercialize a mobile application and a community economy-based operating logic powered by AI. This approach ensures that AI-driven service needs are met locally, reducing unnecessary logistics and environmental impact. The AI-enabled platform's foundation can be scaled and implemented in other urban areas in Finland and abroad, promoting sustainable development and equitable distribution of profits within the service ecosystem
Organizational motivations for joining the national healthcare and social welfare AI innovation ecosystem
Full text linkInnovation ecosystems are recognized as significant actors in promoting the adoption of digital innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI). This study examines the organizational motivations for participating in Finland's government-led AI innovation ecosystem for healthcare and social welfare, which was established by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in 2024. The research addresses two questions: (RQ1) What motivates organizations to join a government-led healthcare and social welfare AI innovation ecosystem, and what are the key mechanisms behind joining? and (RQ2) How do different types of organizations perceive and seek value within this ecosystem? Employing a theoretical framework that combines innovation systems theory and ecosystem theory, this study analyzes data from ecosystem member organizations (N=166) collected via an online questionnaire during the ecosystem's initial four months, from June to September 2024. Five key interconnected mechanisms driving participation were identified: (1) knowledge synergy, (2) resource allocation, (3) legitimacy enhancement, (4) regulatory influence, and (5) societal impact. These mechanisms interact in systemic ways, with each supporting and reinforcing others when present, while their absence can constrain ecosystem engagement. Private companies focus on market opportunities, public organizations prioritize organizational improvements and efficiency, and research institutions emphasize knowledge development alongside practical applications. The research contributes to the theoretical understanding of government-led innovation ecosystems, particularly for advancing AI development in public healthcare and social welfare, and offers insights for designing and managing such initiatives.Innovation ecosystems are recognized as significant actors in promoting the adoption of digital innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI). This study examines the organizational motivations for participating in Finland's government-led AI innovation ecosystem for healthcare and social welfare, which was established by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in 2024. The research addresses two questions: (RQ1) What motivates organizations to join a government-led healthcare and social welfare AI innovation ecosystem, and what are the key mechanisms behind joining? and (RQ2) How do different types of organizations perceive and seek value within this ecosystem? Employing a theoretical framework that combines innovation systems theory and ecosystem theory, this study analyzes data from ecosystem member organizations (N=166) collected via an online questionnaire during the ecosystem's initial four months, from June to September 2024. Five key interconnected mechanisms driving participation were identified: (1) knowledge synergy, (2) resource allocation, (3) legitimacy enhancement, (4) regulatory influence, and (5) societal impact. These mechanisms interact in systemic ways, with each supporting and reinforcing others when present, while their absence can constrain ecosystem engagement. Private companies focus on market opportunities, public organizations prioritize organizational improvements and efficiency, and research institutions emphasize knowledge development alongside practical applications. The research contributes to the theoretical understanding of government-led innovation ecosystems, particularly for advancing AI development in public healthcare and social welfare, and offers insights for designing and managing such initiatives
Short and long-term effects of interactivity in immersive virtual reality training for occupational safety
Full text linkImmersive virtual reality (IVR) has emerged as a promising tool for delivering effective training with versatile subject matters. Among these is occupational safety training (OST), where IVR may effectively promote employees’ active participation in the day-to-day development of safety, pivotal for reducing hazards and preventing accidents at work. The efficacy of IVR training is largely dependent on their implementation quality, and this in turn stands on the three pillars of VR: immersion, presence, and interactivity. This study investigates the effects of varying levels of learner-IVR interactivity on self-rated training outcomes on proactive safety behaviors and their antecedents. Data was collected on 68 participants during 22 training sessions conducted in real-world occupational settings at two separate organizations. Increased interactivity was shown to particularly improve the perceived control over safety issues and encourage proactive safety behaviors both in the short and long term. The results also show that IVR-based OST may support the development of consequence beliefs and intrinsic motivation related to safety and enhance the capability of making safety observations regardless of the interactivity level
Relate North:Lessons of the Land
Full text linkThe twelfth volume in the Relate North series explores art, design, craft, and education in the North, Arctic, and near-Arctic regions. This volume brings together diverse perspectives on Land-Based education in the arts. Contributors recognise the Land as a vibrant teacher, with agency that shapes learning on, through, and with the Land. Indigenous pedagogies and research inform these chapters, offering insights into how creative practices, wellbeing, and worldviews are deeply interconnected with the Land. While set in Circumpolar regions—including Scandinavia, Greenland, and Canada—the themes resonate far beyond the North, inspiring educators, artists, and researchers worldwide to embrace the lessons of the Land in art and design education
Portfolio-opas luoville aloille -podcast : osa 1
No full textPortfolio-oppaassa kerrotaan miten lähteä työstämään omaa luovan alan portfoliota ja kuinka tunnistaa ja välittää omaa osaamista. Mukana myös hyödyllisiä tehtäviä
Sympoiesis of Drama pedagogy, Visuals, Pedagogical Scenography, Stories, Materials, and People
No full textWaking from a dream on a summer day in Greece, I decided to pursue my aspirations, exploring expressive languages and expanding mycommunicative repertoire. Drama pedagogy, storytelling, and theater—encompassing acting, scenography, and directing—became central tomy preschool teaching work. Inspired by Reggio Emilia’s pedagogical philosophy of the “hundred languages” and the environment as the “third educator,” I envisioned a crossroads where drama pedagogy, pedagogical scenography, and visuals could intersect and flourish to create magical teaching worlds. Theaters as Teaching Environments is a sympoiesis of materials, visuals, lighting, sounds, stories, and people, all coexisting within drama pedagogy. It is an innovative research project bridging disciplines and institutions to offer university students and teachers immersive, multisensory, and transdisciplinary experiences. Addressing research gaps, my research examines how environments and materials enhance drama pedagogy, fostering engagement, learning, and expression. Drawing on my filmmaking and photography background, I created visuals for this project, inviting participants into stories rooted in forests, gardens, and seas