Finland | The University of Jyväskylä in Jyväskylä, Finland has appointed Marjo Siltaoja as Professor of Management and Leadership at the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics, strengthening its focus on sustainability and responsible business research.Siltaoja, who has been part of the university since 2003, brings over two decades of academic experience in management, leadership, and corporate environmental studies. Her research centers on responsibility, sustainability, green economy transitions, and social capital across industries.Her current work includes the OPPOSE research project, funded by the Research Council of Finland, which examines how industries adapt to increasing sustainability demands and aims to identify practical solutions for businesses navigating these transitions.Throughout her career, Siltaoja has held key leadership roles within the university, contributed to international research networks, and participated in global academic collaborations across countries including New Zealand, France, England, the Netherlands, and Denmark. She has also received recognition for her research through awards and publications in leading academic journals.In addition to research, she is an experienced educator, teaching at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels while continuously updating her courses to reflect emerging academic trends.Siltaoja also highlighted the importance of attracting young researchers to academia, emphasizing both the opportunities and challenges of pursuing a research career.
Source: University of Jyväskylä
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