Lately, the sustainability impact of the ICT industry, especially its large energy consumption and carbon footprint, have been a topic in public debate. The sustainability perspectives in the ICT industry will be discussed in an open seminar at the University of Turku on 10 December 2019.
A new genetic study carried out at the University of Helsinki and the University of Turku demonstrates that, at the end of the Iron Age, Finland was inhabited by separate and differing populations, all of them influencing the gene pool of modern Finns. The study is so far the most extensive investigation of the ancient DNA of people inhabiting the region of Finland.
Turku University Library is migrating to a new library system during the end of the year 2019. At the same time, a new user interface for the Volter database will also be introduced. The new user interface will make it easier to search for and use electronic material. You will find articles easier and personalize your searches, you will have more options to manage your references and with more ease.
The Library receives regular inquiries from researchers about the reasoning for the definitions of the Publication Forum’s ratings for conference publications. The following aims to clarify the definition model and to remind about the limitations of evaluation based on Publication Forum ratings.
In an opinion piece published in Turun Sanomat 5.11. Anna Karhu from the Pan-European Institute tells about developing teaching in international trade policy.
“Understanding and following trade policy changes necessitates the ability to understand wide-reaching change. Future business leaders must be able to evaluate the challenges and opportunities these changes create for business. An ongoing project at Turku School of Economics seeks to develop teaching in trade policy both for students and businesses.”
Study shows correlation between mothers’ self-reported pregnancy-related anxiety, and babies’ blood flow to brain areas responsible for emotional responses when listening to sad speech.
The materials scientists of the University of Turku solve industrial challenges and expand our understanding of the properties of materials. In his research, University Research Fellow Pekka Laukkanen concentrates especially on semiconductors. Researchers at the Materials Research Laboratory create new solutions for future industry.
At the beginning of 2020,Turku University Library will replace its library system to a new one. Part of the links which lead to the library resources will be affected by the change.
Turku University Library will transform with a new library system in early 2020. All libraries will be closed at the turn of the year.
The latest issue of the Baltic Rim Economies (BRE) review was published on the 30th of October introducing articles on current topics concerning the Baltic Sea region.