Suvi Ronkainen

Professor Suvi Ronkainen is affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Lapland, focusing on interdisciplinary research in sociology, death studies, qualitative research methodologies, and higher education pedagogy. She leads the 2023 project 'Video competencies to strengthen higher education pedagogy in Lapland,' funded by the European Social Fund.

Her research explores cultural and ethical dimensions of mortality, including palliative care ethics, mourning rituals, and thanatological narratives. She also investigates qualitative research methodologies in digital contexts.

Recent publications (2022–2024) emphasize sociological analysis of death-related phenomena, digital research practices, and interdisciplinary approaches to pain and dignity in end-of-life care.

She has presented on topics such as 'Väkivallan kokijat, tekijät ja näkijät' (2016–2019) and contributes to collaborative projects targeting Lapland’s educational competencies.