Veli Virmajoki
Docent
vevirm@utu.fi |
Areas of expertise
Future of Work; Delphi Method; Development of Science; Philosophy of Science; Philosophy of Historiography; Explanation; Contingency
Future of Work; Delphi Method; Development of Science; Philosophy of Science; Philosophy of Historiography; Explanation; Contingency
Research community or research topic
Future of Work; Future of Science; Future of Universities
Future of Work; 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
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Publications 
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- Defeating the Ideal Chronicler : The Problem with the Thought Experiment (2025)
- Journal of the Philosophy of History
(B1 Non-refereed article in a scientific journal) - Essay Review : How to create a discipline? Looking back at luminaries (2025)
- British Journal for the History of Science
(B1 Non-refereed review article in a scientific journal) - Exploring Socio-technical Futures of Work : a Narrative-based Foresight Approach : Report of the Millennium Project Session at the Futures of Technologies Conference 2025 (2025) Di Berardo, Mara; Heinonen, Sirkka; Taylor, Amos; Viitamäki, Riku; Virmajoki, Veli
(D4 Published development or research report or study ) - Future Is Philosophy! (2025)
- Human Futures
(D1 Article in a professional journal) - Tulevaisuus on filosofiaa! Mitkä ovat tulevaisuudentutkimuksen filosofiset peruskysymykset? (2025)
- Tulevaisuusblogi
(E1 Popularised blog post) - When We Work. Delphi Results on Time and Temporality Within Futures of Work (2025)
- Futures & Foresight Science
(A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal) - 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; Ahlqvis, 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) - 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)
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