Keyword: TIAS

The Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS) at the University of Turku launches the ground-breaking Turku Intersectoral Excellence Scheme with eight new fellowships. The fellows will be appointed for three years from 1 September 2023 and will undertake a secondment of two to six months in an organisation outside higher education. The call for applications is open 15 November 2022–9 January 2023, and TIAS organises an online launch event on 15 November where applicants can find out more about the fellowships.

The position of Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS) research collegium as an interdisciplinary centre of research excellence was further strengthened this September, when thirteen new Postdoctoral Fellows joined TIAS to undertake new research projects. The new Postdoctoral Fellows introduce their research projects in an online seminar on 14 and 21 September, 2022.

The Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS) research collegium of the University of Turku has received additional funding from Kone Foundation for hiring researchers fleeing the war in Ukraine.

The very first Scholars at Risk Finland (SARF) Day will take place at the University of Turku on 25 November from 12:00-16:15. SARF is delighted to invite all interested parties – including academics, university staff, students, trade unionists, human rights activists, media representatives and others – to join this event.

Director of Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS) research collegium, Professor Martin Cloonan has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award of the Scholars at Risk network for his dedication and commitment to protect scholars and academic freedom.

The position of Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS) research collegium as an interdisciplinary centre of research excellence was further strengthened in the beginning of this year when six new Postdoctoral Fellows started in their three-year long positions. The new Postdoctoral Fellows introduce their research projects in an online seminar on Wednesday, 20 January.