The University of Turku's strategy emphasizes the significance of multidisciplinarity in advancing internationally high-quality research, education, and innovation. The strategy’s multidisciplinary themes bring together researchers and experts from various fields to foster collaboration and new ideas. Now, these themes will present their upcoming activities on 13 March. Join us!
The goal of the multidisciplinary themes is to promote cooperation within the university and with external stakeholders, build national and international networks, and generate new initiatives and external funding applications.
New leaders for the multidisciplinary themes were selected last November, after which core groups were formed for each theme. Now it's time to hear what actions they have planned for the coming years. This morning event is open to everyone and the language is English.
Due to catering arrangements, registration is required.
Please sign up by 9 March at the latest:
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/933AE9A25D14F47A
Kick-off Event for Multidisciplinary Themes
Date: March 13th, 2025
Time: 08:30 – 11:00
Location: Tauno Nurmela Lecture Hall, Main Building
Program
08:30 – Morning coffee and light snacks
09:00 – Opening words by Rector Marjo Kaartinen
09:05 – Leaders of the multidisciplinary themes present their future activities:
- Ilari E. Sääksjärvi – Biodiversity and sustainability
- Charlotta Wolff – Cultural memory and social change
- Elina Kilpi-Jakonen – Children, young people, and learning
- Saara Wittfooth – Health, diagnostics, and drug development
- Heidi Piili – New technologies and digitalization
10:45 – Closing remarks by Vice Rector Piia Seppänen
