Work Research Centre (WRC)

Work Research Centre (WRC) brings together working life researchers across disciplines. WRC is located within the Faculty of Social Sciences. The aim of WRC is to promote research in various aspects of work and working life as well as support graduate and post-graduate training. A wide range of disciplines are represented in work research, including sociology, social psychology, social policy, administrative science, psychology, and education.The integrating theme in the research is the idea of sustainable working life.

Most of Work Research Centre’s research activities are funded externally by the Academy of Finland, the Finnish Work Environment Fund and various ministries among others but also through the European Commission. Some of its projects are also financially supported by several companies, labour market organizations and local councils.