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UTRI Young Researcher Network

The UTRI Young Researcher Network aims to promote dialogue and discussions on transformative research towards sustainable development among young researchers at Umeå University

YRN is part of the Umeå Transformation Research Initiative (UTRI) but specifically addresses young researchers at the beginning of their research career. Our aim is to establish a space where young researchers can connect, fostering opportunities for the future. This is achieved through diverse events and activities, providing a platform for young researchers to present their work and engage in discussions with peers. 

Join the network 

By joining the Young Researchers Network, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other young researchers as well as with more senior researchers. The best way to do this is to come to our events. But you can also:

Who can join?

Anyone who associates themselves as a young researcher at an advanced level at Umeå University is welcome to be a part of us (e.g. PhD students, Postdoc researchers, Assistant prof.)

The steering group

The network is overseen by a steering group with engaged young researchers. We meet regularly to organise and plan events and activities. If you want to be a part of the steering group, have any event suggestions or would like to take the lead in organising one, feel free to reach out to us.

Why join the steering group? You will be reimbursed each semester for your time, as well as receiving experience, credits, and opportunities to organise activities, events, or sessions.

Steering Group

Hilde Weiser
Doctoral student
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Stefan Westin
Doctoral student
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Lieuwe Jan Hettema
Doctoral student
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Felizitas Messinger
Doctoral student
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Verah Nafula Luande
Doctoral student
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Pia Palo
Doctoral student
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Karolina Eriksson
Postdoctoral fellow, postdoctoral position
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Upcoming events with UTRI

Weaving Knowledge(s) – Epistemic Crafting in Times of Climate Transformation 
Thu
24
Sep
Weaving Knowledge(s) – Epistemic Crafting in Times of Climate Transformation 
Time 12:00 - 13:00 24 September 12:00 - 13:00
Place SAM.A.333

Seminar. Transformation Talk: How can design create space for different ways of knowing and producing knowledge in sustainability and environmental work?

Humlab Talk: Communication and political imaginaries on climate change
Thu
24
Sep
Humlab Talk: Communication and political imaginaries on climate change
Time 15:00 - 17:00 24 September 15:00 - 17:00
Place Humlab / Zoom

Lecture. Humlab Talk with Anabela Carvalho, University of Minho

October

Book Club: Fiction and Sustainability
Tue
6
Oct
Book Club: Fiction and Sustainability
Time 18:00 - 19:30 6 October 18:00 - 19:30
Place Matverkstad, Umeå City Library

Workshop. Welcome to an open book club discussion on climate fiction, sustainability and society organised by Young UTRI and Umeå City Library.

After wilderness: cohabitability in a humanized world
Thu
15
Oct
After wilderness: cohabitability in a humanized world
Time 16:30 - 17:30 15 October 16:30 - 17:30
Place HUM.D.220 – Hjortronlandet, Humanities Building

Lecture. Welcome to a keynote on environmental ethics in a humanized world with Teea Kortetmäki

Postericide: A New International Crime to Protect Humanity
Fri
16
Oct
Postericide: A New International Crime to Protect Humanity
Time 12:00 - 13:00 16 October 12:00 - 13:00
Place HUM.D.220 – Hjortronlandet, Humanities Building

Lecture. Welcome to a keynote with Catriona McKinnon, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Exeter

 

Latest update: 2025-09-03