Virve Valtonen

Virve Valtonen is a University Teacher at the Department of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. She is actively involved in research related to educational law, constitutional law, and social law, with a strong focus on the legal aspects of student discipline and fundamental rights in basic education.

• Position: University Teacher
• Institution: University of Eastern Finland
• Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies
• Department: Department of Law
• Email: virve.valtonen@uef.fi

Her research centers on legal regulation in education, particularly the constitutional and administrative frameworks governing student discipline and municipal responsibilities in public services. She explores how fundamental rights of students are protected within school environments and contributes to scholarly discourse on educational governance and child welfare.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on educational law and public law. Themes include student discipline, child custody in shared residence, municipal autonomy, and legal pedagogy. The works span from doctoral dissertation to peer-reviewed articles and policy reports, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach grounded in legal scholarship.

No scientific awards are listed in the available information.

There is no public information on graduate students advised by Virve Valtonen. She has participated in collaborative research projects related to public law and legal education, but no specific grants or funding are mentioned. Her work is associated with the Center of Law and Welfare and the Social Law research group at the University of Eastern Finland.

Virve Valtonen is affiliated with the Center of Law and Welfare and the Social Law research group, contributing to research on social justice, public law, and welfare state regulation. These groups focus on interdisciplinary legal research with societal impact, particularly in education, health, and public administration.