International research workshop: Connecting Biodiversity and Business
Time
23.5.2025 at 8.30 - 17.00
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Italian researchers discovered world's oldest shrub in Finland
27.02.2025
Researchers from the University of Padua in Italy found a juniper at Utsjoki in Finnish Lapland, which they analysed to be 1,647 years old by examining the annual rings.
How plants have evolved to live on Earth – Botanical tour
Time
10.5.2025 at 13.00 - 14.30
A short botanical tour that will guide you through some of the fascinating stories of the life of plants. We totally rely on plants for our survival, not just for all our food, but a livable planet, and a breathable atmosphere itself. Did you know that more than 400,000 different plants are found...
How plants have evolved to live on Earth – Botanical tour
Time
12.4.2025 at 13.00 - 14.30
A short botanical tour that will guide you through some of the fascinating stories of the life of plants. We totally rely on plants for our survival, not just for all our food, but a livable planet, and a breathable atmosphere itself. Did you know that more than 400,000 different plants are found...
BIODIFUL Leadership Forum
Time
22.5.2025 at 12.00 - 16.00
BIODIFUL LEADERSHIP FORUM Biodiversity: Science and Business The annual BIODIFUL Leadership Forum is held at Logomo in Turku on May 22, 2025, from 12:00 to 16:00. This year's forum will explore the connection between leadership and biodiversity, providing opportunities to network and reflect on our...
Scale of wildlife trade is underestimated – sustainable trade requires stronger regulation and monitoring
24.01.2025
According to a new study, the number of species in the wildlife trade may exceed previous estimates, underscoring the urgent need for more comprehensive monitoring systems and regulation to improve the sustainability of the trade.
A Significant Donation from OP Turun Seutu for the Research on the Interface Between Biodiversity and the Economy
12.12.2024
The University of Turku has received a donation of 45,000 euros from OP Turun Seutu for research of biodiversity and its decline.
Identifying new animal and plant species is a race against time
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Tarantulas have surprising partnerships with other species and their hairiness may be a defence mechanism
22.08.2024
A recently published article studies the mutually beneficial ecological relationships and evolutionary adaptations of tarantulas. The study reveals that the infamous spiders are actually often on friendly terms with amphibians, reptiles, and even army ants, which are known to feed on spiders. The researchers suggest that the dense hair covering tarantulas may have in fact evolved as a defence mechanism against these predatory ants.
BioBlitz at Skanssi Biodiversity Park on August 31, 2024
Welcome to participate in the species survey event at Skanssi Biodiversity Park together with researchers!
The Biodiversity Unit of the University of Turku is organizing a BioBlitz event on August 31, 2024, where the species of the Skanssi Biodiversity Park area will be surveyed. BioBlitz is a citizen science event open to everyone.
The event will be held at Skanssi Shopping Center and Skanssi Biodiversity Park.