As we look forward to the course ‘Asbestos – past and present exposures’ in Oslo this November, we asked course leader Torunn Ervik about the upcoming course and why asbestos is still important to discuss in 2024. I am a senior scientist at the Norwegian National Institute of Occupational Health, where I’m involved in occupational … Continued
Why Proactive Measures Are Vital for Combating Occupational Skin Diseases Occupational skin diseases are often overlooked in workplace health discussions, yet their impact on workers’ lives and productivity is significant. To highlight this critical issue, we spoke with Cecilia Svedman, a leading dermatology expert and course leader for our upcoming course Occupational Skin Diseases. A … Continued
How can work organizations take an active role in addressing climate change in workplaces? Meet Arja Ala-Laurinaho and Anna-Maria Teperi, course leaders for the upcoming course on Climate Change and Work in the Helsinki region in September. Backgrounds Anna-Maria Teperi: I work as a Research Professor of Occupational Safety at the Finnish Institute of Occupational … Continued
Workplace mental health is a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years, and for good reason. The upcoming course on Workplace Mental Health in Copenhagen in October brings together leading experts to address this vital issue. The course leader, Reiner Rugulies, has a career in psychosocial occupational health and public health research that … Continued
With a background rooted in public health science and expertise in epidemiology, Ida E.H. Madsen is dedicated to enhancing workplace mental health. As we look forward to the course ‘Workplace Mental Health’ in Copenhagen in October, we dove into her career, research pursuits and the path toward creating mentally healthy work environments. Background and journey … Continued
How to create workplace environments where people thrive? Meet Karina Nielsen, an experienced professor in work psychology, and the course leader for NIVA:s upcoming course Designing, implementing, and evaluating organizational interventions. Background and journey into research I am a work psychologist and did my PhD in Applied Psychologist at the University of Nottingham. After I … Continued
In this course leader interview, we asked Associate Professor and course leader Minna Paunova about her journey in the field of leadership and diversity. Additionally, she shared insights about the upcoming online course “Leading Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces.” Background and interest in the field I am an international academic and consultant whose tapestry of experiences, over the last … Continued
With expertise in both neuroscience and education, Minna Huotilainen is dedicated to improving the wellbeing of educators. As the course ‘Neuroscientific Approach to Teacher and Educator Wellbeing’ draws closer, she shares more about her career and research journey. My background is in neuroscience. I started studying the human brain already in the early 1990s, so … Continued