Are all American films American? Is it truly American what is seen films? What are American heroes like? Where does the representation of American culture that the films convey come from?
Professor Frederick Wasser lectured at the 21st annual American Voices seminar.
Entrepreneurship and innovations are highlighted in the new education programme. The goal is to increase understanding of business opportunities in the field of Life Science.
At the beginning of October, a project coordinated by the University of Turku and funded by the 7th framework programme of the European Commission called Baltic Flows was initiated. Research institutes, public operators and enterprises co-operate internationally to create a new joint action plan to monitor water quality in real time in the Baltic Sea area on a large scale.
The mission of the John Morton Centre is to carry out and promote research and education as well as function as a forum for discussion about North America.
Villa Tammekann, one of the architecturally significant houses listed by the Iconic Houses Network, was originally designed as a private home by Alvar Aalto. Now, it serves as a joint centreof the University of Turku, Finland and the University of Tartu, Estonia.
The professorship covers the entire health care system from the perspective of economics. The professorship is funded by Medical Counsellor Sakari Alhopuro.
The professorship funded by the City of Turku and the new Biobank Act make Auria Biobank a significant player and developer in the field of public health. – The biobank brings new prospects to patient care, research and product development, says Professor Olli Carpén.
Professor Olli Carpén
Two exchange students who started their studies in the University of Turku in the autumn 2013 share their views about living and studying in Finland and especially in Turku in a new blog that can be found at the university’s website. French Camille and South Korean Haneul didn’t previously know each other but now they share a blog called Student life at the University of Turku.
A multidisciplinary seminar on Local and Regional Actions for Low Carbon Development in China and Finland gathered Finnish and Chinese experts to Turku. The increasing environmental problems and continuing desire for economic growth create conflicting challenges and a demand for new solutions.
The University of Turku peaked at the position 205 in the international QS World University Rankings.
