Veli Virmajoki
Docent
vevirm@utu.fi |
Areas of expertise
Development of Science; Philosophy of Science; Philosophy of Historiography; Explanation; Contingency
Development of Science; Philosophy of Science; Philosophy of Historiography; Explanation; Contingency
Research community or research topic
Future of Science; Future of Universities
Future of Science; Future of Universities
Biography
Veli Virmajoki, Docent (Associate Professor), Ph.D., works in futures research. Currently, he is working with topics related to futures of work. His work also focuses on the futures of science, futures of universities, and the impact of scientific developments on society. He has published on wide variety of topics including futures research and foresight, technological systems and time, philosophy of science, and counterfactual thinking. Virmajoki's interdisciplinary approach combines theoretical insights with strategic foresight.
Research
Teaching
Publications 
1 of 3
- (2025)
- Journal of the Philosophy of History
(B1 Non-refereed article in a scientific journal) - (2025)
- Helsingin Sanomat
(E1 Popularised article) - (2024)
- Kaleva
(E1 Popularised article) - Don't push the wrong button. The concept of microperspective in futures research (2024)
- Futures & Foresight Science
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal) - (2024) Virmajoki, Veli; Ahokas, Ira; Witoon, Siyada; Ahlqvist, Toni; Kirveennummi, Anna; Suomalainen, Kaisa-Maria
(D4 Published development or research report or study ) - The Future University: Impact on Researchers and Students (2024) Virmajoki Veli
(Other publication) - Time and futures. Analysis of time-needs in futures research (2024)
- Turun Sanomat
(E1 Popularised article) - Lukas M. Verburgt (ed.), Debating Contemporary Approaches to the History of Science London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2024. Pp. 376. ISBN 978-1-3503-2623-1. £75.00 (hardback). (Book review)Understanding the Operational Environment : Leveraging Knowledge for Strategy (2024)
- British Journal for the History of Science
(B1 Non-refereed article in a scientific journal) - On the Function and Nature of Historical Counterfactuals. Clarifying Confusions
University of Turku’s Delphi Survey : Insights from the University Community (2024)- Journal of the Philosophy of HistoryStrategic Foresight and Futures Thinking Initiative : News
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal) - Reimagining University Infrastructure and Campus: Responding to Changes (2024) Virmajoki, Veli
(Other publication) - Report PublishedA Deceiving Resemblance: Realism Debates in Philosophy of Science and Philosophy of Historiography (2024) Virmajoki, Veli
(Other publication) - The Future of Universities as Knowledge Producers: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies
Causal Explanation in Historiography (2024) Virmajoki, Veli
(Other publication) - (2024) Virmajoki, Veli
(Other publication) - (2024)
- Futures & Foresight Science
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal) - (2024)
- Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking Initiative : News
(Other publication) - (2024)
(Other publication) - Yliopistojen tulevaisuudet – tulevaisuudentutkimuksen näkökulmaopistossa (2024)
- Futuuri
(E1 Popularised article) - Yliopistot eivät elä vain tässä ja nyt (2024)
- Turun Sanomat
- (2023) The Poverty of Anti-realism - Critical Perspectives on Postmodernist Philosophy of History Virmajoki Veli
(A3 Refereed book chapter or chapter in a compilation book) - (2023) Veli Virmajoki
(E2 Popularised book )
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