FARIAtalks: Creating Networks in the United States

Purpose of the seminar

This FARIAtalks seminar aims to provide insights and good practices for Finland-based researchers hoping to build or increase their networks with the United States.

Building and maintaining networks and partnerships with U.S. researchers can be difficult. Different time zones, cultures, and ways of working can create challenges to creating robust collaboration. What should be kept in mind when building relationships with U.S. partners? What are good practices and approaches? What are the pain points that can cause bottlenecks? How can networks be developed and maintained into something long-lasting? Charlotta Collén and Katri Nousiainen will shed light on these questions and share their experiences in working with U.S. partners.

Charlotta Collén is Director at the Hanken School of Economics and researcher in topics related to science policy, international affairs, diplomacy, and the security and defense domain. She has built strong networks in the U.S. through her fellowship with The Wilson Center and Center for European Policy and Analysis.

Katri Nousiainen is a lawyer and researcher in the field of legal design, tech and innovation, and ethics. Her experience as visiting scholar and research fellow in U.S. universities such as Harvard Law School and University of California, Berkley have contributed to her extensive networks with U.S. partners.

Target group: Finland-based researchers, research managers, and other HEI actors interested in creating, building, or expanding networks with the U.S.

Date & time: Monday, 17 October, 4-4:45 PM EET/Helsinki

Program:

Welcome & introduction

Melissa Plath (University of Helsinki/FARIA)

Building Networks with U.S. Partners

Charlotta Collén, Hanken School of Economics

Katri Nousiainen, Harvard Law School

Discussion

Moderated by Melissa Plath, University of Helsinki/FARIA