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Laterza, V. The need for academic freedom in regional green transitions. (30 September 2025)

Karimi, N.N. From Oil Capital to Green Classroom: How Universities Can Power Regional Transitions (30 September 2025)

Pinheiro, R. & Kekäle, J. Steering Regional Green Transitions? Universities Roles in a Broader Societal Context (25 September 2025)

Larsen, M.V., Lehmann, M. & Drejer, I. A Role for Social Sciences in Regional Green Transitions? (3 July 2025)

Sotarauta, M. The Ambiguous Role of Universities in Regional Transformation (27 June 2025)

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Panel debate - University-Industry Collaborations, Knowledge Production, and Academic Freedom in Regional Green Transitions: Nordic Perspectives

Panelists: Dzamila Bienkowska (Linköping University), Ina Drejer (Aalborg University), Jouni Kekäle (University of Eastern Finland), Vito Laterza (University of Agder)
Moderator: Romulo Pinheiro (University of Agder) 

Recorded in Linköping on 13 September 2025

Final workshop plenary - Universities and Regional Green Transitions: Stocktaking & Future Scenarios

Participants: Dzamila Bienkowska (Linköping University), Ina Drejer (Aalborg University), Henna Juusola (Tampere University), Jouni Kekäle (University of Eastern Finland), Frida Layti (University of Stavanger), Romulo Pinheiro (University of Agder), Antti Roose (University of Tartu),
Moderator: Vito Laterza (University of Agder) 

Recorded in Linköping on 14 September 2025

Panel debate - What do we need from Nordic universities for successful regional green transitions? Perspectives from Tampere region, Finland

Panelists:
Kari Kankaala, Director for Environment and Development, City of Tampere
Johanna Kujala, Vice Dean for Research, Faculty of Managemnt and Business, Tampere University
Pauli Kuosmanen, Director of Research and Innovation Services, Tampere University

Moderator:
Markku Sotarauta, Professor of Regional Development Studies, Faculty of Management and Business, Tampere University

Recorded in Tampere on 18 April 2024

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