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.
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- Yksi korkeakoulu riittää kahdesta syystä
(2025)- Helsingin Sanomat
(E1 Popularised article) - Ammattikorkeakoulu ja yliopisto yhdessä voisivat luoda uutta (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) - Future Directions and Possibilities for the University : Report on Literature Review and Delphi Study
(2024) Virmajoki, Veli; Ahokas, Ira; Witoon, Siyada; Ahlqvist, Toni; Kirveennummi, Anna; Suomalainen, Kaisa-Maria
(D4 Published development or research report or study ) - Interdisciplinarity Future: Demand, Opportunities, and Barriers (2024) Virmajoki Veli
(Other publication) - Kaikella tiedolla on menneisyys
(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) (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
(2024)- Journal of the Philosophy of History
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal) - Reimagining University Infrastructure and Campus: Responding to Changes (2024) Virmajoki, Veli
(Other publication) - Report Published (2024) Virmajoki, Veli
(Other publication) - The Future of Universities as Knowledge Producers: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies
(2024) Virmajoki, Veli
(Other publication) - The Future University: Impact on Researchers and Students (2024) Virmajoki, Veli
(Other publication) - Time and futures. Analysis of time-needs in futures research (2024)
- Futures & Foresight Science
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal) - Understanding the Operational Environment : Leveraging Knowledge for Strategy (2024)
- Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking Initiative : News
(Other publication) - University of Turku’s Delphi Survey : Insights from the University Community (2024)
- Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking Initiative : News
(Other publication) - Yliopistojen tulevaisuudet – tulevaisuudentutkimuksen näkökulmaopistossa (2024)
- Futuuri
(E1 Popularised article) - Yliopistot eivät elä vain tässä ja nyt (2024)
- Turun Sanomat
(E1 Popularised article) - A Deceiving Resemblance: Realism Debates in Philosophy of Science and Philosophy of Historiography (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) - Causal Explanation in Historiography (2023) Veli Virmajoki
(E2 Popularised book ) - Epilogi: Unelma yhtenäisyydestä (2023) Tiedonhistoria Virmajoki Veli
(A3 Refereed book chapter or chapter in a compilation book)
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