About NordYrk 2026

Organising committee

Principal Researcher Sirpa Laitinen-Väänänen, chair
Senior Researcher Maarit Virolainen
Professor Hannu L.T. Heikkinen
Administrative Planner Susanna Kanninen
Producer Katja Pihkasalo
Marketing Specialist Leena Suomi
Communication Designer Anna Kaisa Tiihonen
Administrative Planner Jaana Kaarakainen

Scientific committee

Professor Hannu L.T. Heikkinen, chair
Principal Researcher Sirpa Laitinen-Väänänen
Senior Researcher Maarit Virolainen

Steering Committee

Maarit Virolainen, Finland
Susanne Gustavsson, Sweden
Arnt Vestergaard Louw, Denmark
Petri Salo, Finland
Sigrun Saur Stiklestad, Norway
Julie Leonardsen, Sweden
Per Andersson, Norway
Niklas Rosenblad, Finland
Ann Karin Sandal, Norway
Katarina Kärnebro, Sweden
Jóhannes Árnason, Iceland
Henrik Hersom, Denmark
Henriette Duch, Denmark
Gudrun Randalin Lárusdóttir, Iceland
Elsa Eiriksdottir, Iceland
My Olofsson, Sweden
Monika Øgård, Norway

What is NordYrk?

NordYrk is the Nordic research network on vocational education and training (VET). The network aims at strengthening the research base of the field. It promotes the cooperation and knowledge development of issues related to vocational education and training and continuing professional development in the Nordic countries. Annually, the network organises the NordYrk conference, which is attended by researchers, teacher educators for vocational teacher training students, and actors in the field.

Go to NordYrk webpage

More information

NordYrk 2026 organising committee

Email: NordYrk2026(at)jamk.fi