ICoNS Summer School 2023
The ICoNS – Summer School 2023 will be organised at the University of Turku in Finland from the 14th to the 20th of June, 2023.
Vision
To support a future generation of global nursing researchers through collaborative doctoral education and cultural exchange.
Objective
To develop a long term, sustainable collaboration of scholars, researchers, and students by providing an international platform to share innovative and effective ways to conduct research across a range of nursing practice contexts.
The summer school is targeted towards PhD candidates in the early to mid-phase of their candidature and is arranged to support research across five major topics:
- Theoretical /philosophical framework
- Methodological framework
- Ethics of the research
- Scholarly writing and publication
- Developing an international profile and networking.
Students prepare a short paper on each topic prior to the course. These will be discussed in seminars throughout the week.
The extent of the PhD Summer school is five (5) ECTS credits and a certificate of participation will be given to students at the end of Summer School.
Costs
The Summer School is free of charge. There is no registration fee. Accommodation and travelling are self-funded.
Minor changes may occur
Wednesday 14 June 2023
Topic: Theoretical / Philosophical framing
9.00-12.00 Lectures at Lauren 1
- Welcoming words, Sanna Salanterä, PhD, Professor, Vice Dean, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku
- Building rigour into theoretical framing, Janice Gullick (online), PhD, Associate Professor, (affiliate), Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney
- Philosophy in doctoral research and how to report it, Taneal Wiseman, PhD, Lecturer, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney
- Philosophical underpinnings of Intersubjectivity and its significance to phenomenological research, Joseph Pendon, PhD, Academic Faculty,Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney
12.00-13.00 Lunch
13.00-16.00 Seminars at Skooppi 1 (Group A) and Skooppi 2 (Group B)
Free-time events:
16.00-19.00 Get together party
Thursday 15 June 2023
Topic: Methodological framing
9.00-12.00 Lectures at Lauren 1
- Building rigour into descriptive, qualitative research, Hannakaisa Niela-Vilen, PhD, Docent, University Lecturer, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku
- Development of complex interventions, Marina de Goes Salvetti, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo
- Translation of knowledge through implementation research, Lislaine Fracolli, PhD, Professor, School of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo
- Building rigour into mixed-methods research design, Montserrat Gea Sánchez, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida
12.00-13.00 Lunch
13.00-16.00 Seminars at Skooppi 1 (Group A) and Skooppi 2 (Group B)
Friday 16 June 2023
Topic: Ethical research design
9.00-12.00 Lectures at Lauren 1
- Values and principles of ethical research: unpacking justice, beneficence, respect, and scientific integrity, Mari Kangasniemi, PhD, Professor, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku
- Ethical research for vulnerable populations, Joseph Pendon, PhD, Academic Faculty, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney
- Ethical research design, Mei Sun, PhD, Professor, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University
12.00-13.00 Lunch
13.00-16.00 Seminars at Skooppi 1 (Group A) and Skooppi 2 (Group B)
Free-time events:
18.00-19.30 City of Turku reception
Saturday 17 June 2023
Free-time events:
9.00-18.00 Whole day trip to archipelago
Sunday 18 June 2023
Free-time events:
12.00-18.00 Turku tour day
Monday 19 June 2023
Topic: Scholarly writing and publication
9.00-12.00 Lectures at Lauren 1
- What are publishers looking for? Writing a persuasive research report, Riitta Suhonen, PhD, Professor, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku
- Rigour in qualitative research reporting, Jenny Paananen, PhD, Postdoctoral Reseacher, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku
- Performance Improvement versus Research, Joseph Pendon, PhD, Academic Faculty, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney
12.00-13.00 Lunch
13.00-16.00 Seminars at Skooppi 1 (Group A) and Skooppi 2 (Group B)
Free-time events:
18.00-21.00 Final dinner
Tuesday 20 June 2023
Topic: International career planning / networking
9.00-12.00 Lectures at Lauren 1
- Building international research career, Maritta Välimäki (online), PhD, Professor, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University and Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku
- Networking and career planning, Anni Pakarinen, PhD, Senior Researcher, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku
- Building an academic career, Natalja Istomina, PhD, Professor, Director, Institute of Health Sciences, Vilnius University
- Closing remarks and feedback, Anna Axelin, PhD, Associate Professor, Head of Department, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku
12.00-13.00 Lunch
13.00-16.00 Seminars at Skooppi 1 (Group A) and Skooppi 2 (Group B)
Preliminary task ICoNS
The summer school is arranged around five major topics: theoretical /philosophical framework, methodological framework, ethics of the research, scholarly writing and publication, and developing an international profile and networking.
Write a paper based on your own PhD research. The paper should include an introduction to the following topics (one to three pages on each topic):
- Theoretical framework (What is the theoretical framework used in your study?)
- Methodological framework (What methodology and methods do you use in your study?)
- Ethical discussion (What are the major ethical issues in your study?)
- Publication plan (How are you going to disseminate your study?)
- Internationalization plan (What plans do you have to reach the international community?)
Submit your paper by email to coordinator Johanna Nyman johanna.nyman@utu.fi by the 30th of May 2023.
To apply for The ICoNS Summer School you must be:
- a doctoral candidate at one of the Universities participating in the ICoNS summer school programme
- at an early or middle stage of doctoral studies in nursing science
- able to understand and speak English to a doctoral scientific standard.
PhD candidates who want to attend must apply via their own ICoNS contact person at their own institute.
Summer School is organized at Kupittaa, in the heart of the Turku Campus of the University of Turku. The exact address is Kiinamyllynkatu 10, 20520 Turku, Finland, building Medisiina D.
You are very welcome in through these two doors:
We have collected here some accommodation options in Turku. More options for accommodation (hotels, hostels and apartments) can be found, for example, in booking.com.
Hotels
- Almost next to the Department of Nursing Science, only couple minute walk from hotel to the Department of Nursing Science
- The train from Helsinki to Turku arrives here, also (at the moment the main train station of Turku is under renovation, so all the trains that come from Helsinki stops at the Kupittaa station).
If you prefer more central location, we would suggest some other option, even though the walk from hotel to city center is not long, less than 2 km.
- Located in the city center, 1,8 km walk from hotel to the Department of Nursing Science.
- Located in the middle of city center, 1,9 km walk from hotel to the Department of Nursing Science.
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel
- Located in the city center by Aura River, 2,3 km walk from hotel to the Department of Nursing Science.
- Located in the middle of city center next to Scandic Hamburger Börs, 1,9 km walk from hotel to the Department of Nursing Science.
- Located in the city center, but closer to the harbor, 3,5 km walk from hotel to the Department of Nursing Science.
- The building is an old jail, which has an interesting history. In this area there are also couple really nice restaurants (Kakolan Ruusu, Kakola Brewery) and nice spa, so we encourage you to visit here even though you would not book a room from here.
- Located near the University of Turku, and 1 km from the city center.
Hostels and B&Bs
- Located in the city center, 2,0 km walk from hostel to the Department of Nursing Science.
- Quite affordable prices compared to hotels, for example single room from 49€ / night (including breakfast) or double room from 65€/ night (including breakfast).
- S/S Bore is a museum ship, located near Turku Castle. 4,1 km walk from hostel to the Department of Nursing Science (but the route is beautiful, because you can enjoy the beautiful views around river Aura).
- Quite affordable prices compared to hotels, prices starting from 40€/ night (Including breakfast).