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An International Export from the Antibullying Programme KiVa School
Tekes has given funding for the international launching of the KiVa School. The other sponsor of the internationalizing is The University of Turku. The KiVa School belongs to its innovation development program.
Puolala School is a registered KiVa School that implements the programme.
Dissertation: Organisations cope with change through everyday courage
In his doctoral dissertation, Markku Karma studied the forms and characteristics of emotional skills in Finnish working communities.
Dissertation: A spouse has a genuine impact on his or her partner's career
According to a doctoral dissertation by Marja Känsälä, a dual career couple's careers support each other, but pose challenges in daily life.
Time to apply for international Master’s Degree Programmes
The University of Turku offers a wide variety of international Master’s Degree Programmes for international and Finnish students. The application period for studies starting in September 2012 begins in December/January.
How is Economic Forecasting Achieved?
News items containing economic forecasts have become popular reading in recent times. The news is quoted in coffee table discussions, some venturing to guess whether a double-dip recession is on its way. Matti Viren, Professor of Economics at Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku, where do all these forecasts come from?
Searching for the keys to a good childhood
A comprehensive follow-up study shows that one fifth of families with children exhibit affective symptoms. In general, families are satisfied with the support offered by the child health clinics.
New Graduate School trains future experts
Doctoral training is the first step towards a career in research or the doorway to many possibilities outside the academic world.
1st Call for Papers and Posters: Futures for Food, 6-7 June 2013 Turku, Finland
The 15th International Conference of the Finland Futures Research Centre and the Finland Futures Academy, University of Turku will be organised in co-operation with the MTT Agrifood Research Finland.
Basic research is the key to the University’s success
Minister of Education and Science Jukka Gustafsson stressed the importance of a university dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in his speech held at the opening of the academic year at the University of Turku on 5 September.