The University community gathered together to kick off the academic year 2025–2026 at the Opening Carnival, which was this year organised by the Student Union of the University of Turku (TYY). The Teacher and Counsellor of the Year were announced at the Opening Carnival.
The University of Turku and the Student Union organised the traditional Opening Carnival for the new academic year on 3 September 2024. The Opening Carnival was held at the square between Educarium and Publicum.
The University of Turku and the Student Union organised the traditional Opening Carnival for the new academic year on 5 September 2023. The Opening Carnival was held at the square between Educarium and Publicum.
The University of Turku and the Student Union organised the traditional Opening Carnival together on 6 September 2022. The Opening Carnival was organised at the Old Great Square to celebrate the Student Union’s 100th anniversary.
The Teacher, Course and Language Deed of the Year were announced at the Opening Carnival which was organised on campus this year. The Opening Carnival celebrates the beginning of a new academic year and welcomes especially new students to the University of Turku.
The Opening Day of the new academic year consisted of the Opening Carnival of the Student Union and the UTU100 Fair of the University organised by the Aura River as well as of the virtual Opening Ceremony in the evening. The Teacher, Course and Language Deed of the Year were awarded at the Opening Carnival where visitors got to learn more about the member organisations of the Student Union. The UTU100 Fair showcased science and research at the University of Turku which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.