Department of Social Research

Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology and Economic Sociology form the Department of Social Research. Areas of expertise profiling the departments teaching and research include well-being issues, cultural interaction, social inequality and comparative research.  

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Head of Department

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Hannu
Ruonavaara
Professor of Sociology
Professor, Sociology
+358 29 450 3011
+358 50 440 8312

Department Coordinator

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Marja
Andersson
MSc
HR Specialist, Human Resources
+358 29 450 4756
+358 50 463 6781

Social Policy

Social Work

Sociology

Economic Sociology

Turku Center for Welfare Research

Urban Studies