Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Description of research and teaching
I am an adjunct professor (docent) of sociology (consumption and sustainability) at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, and a postdoctoral researcher at HELSUS and the Department of Education, University of Helsinki. My research focuses on everyday life, (un)sustainable consumption practices, consumption and citizenship, and sustainable wellbeing.
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental social sciences, Ph.D., Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Award Date: 1 Sep 2017
External positions
Adjunct professor (docent), University of Jyväskylä
22 Sep 2021 → …
Fields of Science
- 1172 Environmental sciences
- Environmental social science
- Sustainability transition
- 5142 Social policy
- Consumption studies
- Energy consumption
- Food systems
- Sustainable wellbeing
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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All for one and one for all? Exploring tensions in urban energy communities
Apajalahti, E-L., Ruggiero, S., Lukkarinen, J. & Laakso, S., 2023, (Accepted/In press) Routledge Handbook of Energy Communities and Smart Cities . Routledge, Taylor & FrancisResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Everyday reconciliations of 'foodyism' and meat alternatives
Koponen, S., Niva, M., Laakso, S. & Silander, N., 31 Jul 2023, In: Consumption and Society. 2, 2, p. 182–199Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Kestävyysmurros vaatii rohkeaa politiikkaa ja arkisia valintoja
Laakso, S., Matschoss, K. & Salo, M., 1 Feb 2023, In: MustRead Akatemia.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › General public
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Perceived interest in learning sustainability competencies among higher education students
Hyytinen, H., Laakso, S., Pietikäinen, J., Ratvio, R., Ruippo, L. R., Tuononen, T. & Vainio, A., 13 Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (Print Edition). 24, 9, p. 118-137 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Actor Roles and Practices in Energy Transitions: Perspectives from Finnish Housing Cooperatives
Laakso, S. & Lukkarinen, J., 2022, Energy Transition in the Baltic Sea Region: Understanding Stakeholder Engagement and Community Acceptance. Karimi, F. & Rodi, M. (eds.). Routledge, p. 207-224Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile
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ENUSE: Enoughness in energy use: Sustainable and sufficient energy consumption in Finland
Laakso, S. & Nuorivaara, E. M. E.
01/08/2021 → 31/07/2024
Project: University of Helsinki Three-Year Research Project
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ENCIT: Citizens, everyday life and tensions in the energy transition
Heiskanen, E., Apajalahti, E., Castellazzi, E., Kajoskoski, T., Laakso, S., Matschoss, K., Pyrhönen, T. J. & Rinkinen, J.
SUOMEN AKATEMIA Vähäkylä Leena
01/09/2020 → 30/06/2024
Project: Academy of Finland: Academy Project
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Sustainable consumption, everyday life and social change
Laakso, S., Jack, T., Neuman, N. & Hansen, A. R.
01/01/2020 → 31/12/2021
Project: Other project
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EE-TRANS: Eating and Energy Use Reconfigured? Disruptions and Novel Transition Pathways in Food and Energy Systems
Niva, M., Laakso, S. & Heiskanen, E.
01/09/2018 → 31/08/2022
Project: Research project
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ECO2: Energy Conscious Consumers
Kahma, N., Rask, M. & Laakso, S.
01/03/2018 → 01/03/2021
Project: Research project
Activities
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Sufficiency Researcher meeting
Senja Laakso (Chair of organizing committee) & Tina Nyfors (Chair of organizing committee)
22 Sep 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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YHYS 2022 research colloquium
Senja Laakso (Speaker: Chair)
24 Nov 2022 → 25 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Everyday reconciliations of 'foodyism' and processed plant-based protein products
Sami Koponen (Speaker), Mari Niva (Speaker), Senja Laakso (Speaker) & Niina Silander (Speaker)
1 Sep 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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The European Sociological Association (ESA) Conference 2021
Senja Laakso (Speaker: Presenter)
31 Aug 2021 → 3 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Sustainability Science Days 2021
Senja Laakso (Speaker: Chair)
18 May 2021 → 19 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
Press/Media
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Haasteena arkisen energiankäytön normit
Senja Laakso & Eeva-Lotta Apajalahti
06/06/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Kulutuksen hillintä vaatii vuoropuhelua ja tekoja
19/03/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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