Henna Konu ([email protected])
I’m working as an Associate Professor at University of Eastern Finland focusing on examining nature-based tourism business. My current research interests are nature connectedness in nature-based tourism experiences, sustainability in tourism firms, designing experiential tourism services and tourism as a part of bioeconomy.
Specialties and interests in research: well-being tourism, nature-based tourism, wellbeing from nature, experience design, experiential services, customer involvement, qualitative methods, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, eco-labels and schemes, carbon offsetting models in tourism, cultural ecosystem services
Imagine: Improving mental wellbeing as a means of increasing inclusion of young people
Improving effectiveness of wellbeing promotion and primary healthcare integration in North Savo (HYPE)
Jonna Niskanen ([email protected])
We are utilizing hiPSC cells to model Parkinson’s disease (LRRK2 G2019S-mutation). My focus is in PD related neuroinflammation and the effect of aggregated alphasynuclein fibrils on glial cells. I study specifically microglia cells and how the changes in the functions of these immune cells affect the motorneuron function and wellbeing.
Knowledge base and practices of structural disability social work in wellbeing service counties
Lauri Kuosmanen ([email protected])
University Lecturer in Preventive Nursing Science. Special interest in wellbeing and mental health promotion among general population. Influencer in many fields of society. Ethics, human rights and better social and health care systems.
Live Meaningfully – Toward Existential Wellbeing of the Older People
Managers under pressure – Social welfare management and its future in wellbeing counties
Mari Tirronen ([email protected])
Study psychologists offer counselling to bachelor’s and master’s degree students. Study psychologists are licensed practitioners of psychology who help students in all study-related issues. Study psychologists also offer group counselling and play an important role in developing practices that enhance students’ wellbeing at UEF. More information in Kamu-website