NASS XIII opened in Helsinki

This morning I took part in the opening of the 13th conference of the Nordic association for semiotic studies (NASS), which is held at UniArts Helsinki, and includes an anniversary symposium for the Semiotic Society of Finland. I gave welcome words following Jaana Erkkilä-Hill, vice-rector of Uniarts Helsinki, and before Eero Tarasti, honorary president of the IASS and Juha Ojala, head of the NASS XIII organizing committee. Close to 100 people are attending the conference.

2 scheduled appointments

Today I have given a welcome speech at the opening of our master degree in social studies, with some 30 people attending, and had a meeting.

6 welcome speeches and preparation of master grading

Today I have given a welcome speech to new students six times, divided between the three bachelor degrees of Department of social studies (in psychology, social work, and child welfare). All in actual, physical rooms. I have also prepared grading of a master thesis for University of Oslo.