UNICOM+ Thesis Fair & Talent Bridge
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Welcome to join the UNICOM+ Thesis Fair and Talent Bridge - Connecting Research, Expertise and Working Life networking day!
The day brings together local organisations with master's degree students, early-career researchers, and doctoral supervisors from the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. The aim of the day is to build bridges between research and working life by increasing mutual understanding of skills and needs, fostering new collaboration opportunities, and supporting recruitment and talent matching through low-threshold encounters.
When: April 22, 2026
Thesis Fair at 10:00-12:00
Talent Bridge at 13:00-16:00
Where: Astra, Porthaninkatu 3, 20500 Turku (Åbo Akademi)
Main language: English
Company presentations for master's students:
11:00–12:00
What to think about when contacting employers: Lotta Metsärinne, UTU Career Service
Company presentation: Moosedog (Moosedog)
Company presentation: Dream Devices (Helping innovations reach markets faster)
Science communication: SciCommLab
City of Turku: International Voucher (The International Voucher | Turku.fi)
Talent Bridge for early career researchers, doctoral supervisors and organisations:
12:00–13:00 Lunch
13:00–13:20 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Setting the Scene – Regional Labour Market (Timo Vahtonen, Economic Development Centre of Southwest Finland)
13:20–13:45 Employer Keynote – From University Talent to Professional Expertise (Senior Advisor, D.Sc. Tech. Marjo Keiramo, Commercials and Sales MEYER TURKU Oy and Professor of Practice, Aalto University)
13:45–14:30 Company Introductions – Meet the Employers
14:30–15:00 Panel Discussion – Seeing Talent Differently: What Employers, Researchers and Supervisors Learn from Each Other
15:00–15:10 Coffee Break
15:10–16:00 Networking & Encounters – Meet, Talk, Connect
Closing & Next Steps
Meet the host
The Talent Bridge event will be hosted by Megha Goswami, a marketing professional, event host and digital creator based in Finland. Megha works as a Marketing Coordinator at Hidex and is known for her advocacy for international talent and integration in Finland. Through the social media platform Couple of Expats, she shares insights on life in Finland with a global audience.
Organisations participating in Talent Bridge:
- 3PBIOVIAN
- Orion Pharma
- Meyer Turku
- SciComm Lab
- Radiometer Turku Oy
- AFRY
- Metacell Oy
- EstiMates Oy
- National University of Medical Sciences
For organisations
You have several options to choose from:
- Booth during the Thesis Fair for master's students (preferably at least one idea for a master's thesis collaboration/topic, no obligation to hire)
- Booth during the Talent Bridge for researchers
- Short (5-10 min) presentation during Talent Bridge
- Networking in general (no booth or presentation)
The event is free of charge for companies and other organisations. We provide lunch in the Astra restaurant for all organisation representatives.
Organisation sign up by April 15
The events offer opportunities to:
- meet international and domestic early-career researchers and students
- present your organisation’s thesis opportunities, competence needs or career opportunities
- strengthen your organisation’s visibility within the academic community and among future talent
- network with other employers and university representatives
For Master's degree students
More info:
Lotta Metsärinne, lotta.metsarinne(at)utu.fi
Career Counsellor, UNICOM+ Project Planner
For early career researchers and doctoral thesis supervisors
More info:
Jenni Gray, jenni.gray(at)utu.fi
Doctoral Education Specialist, Research Career Services
Career Services (rekry)