A resilient and secure society

Natural disasters, global conflicts and disinformation demand resilience from individuals and societies. Research and education are key to improving the resilience and crisis resistance of communities.

Multidisciplinary research to solve complex problems

At the University of Oulu, we study the impact of and adaptation to major changes, such as environmental and economic changes, on people and communities. Our research provides insights into how people adapt and helps to improve resilience.

Our research includes:

  • socio-ecological and socio-economic resilience, resilience of communities
  • learning and human interaction
  • migration, refugees and societies
  • safe and sustainable environments and communities
  • new digital business models

Research highlights

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University of Oulu's multidisciplinary research activities for a resilient and secure society are coordinated by the Eudaimonia Institute. Research topics cover several faculties and research units. We invite companies to collaborative efforts to enhance the impact and application of our research findings.