The Cultural Policy of the University of Turku
As the oldest university city in Finland, Turku has been an influential cultural actor and protector of Finnish academic traditions since 1640. The University of Turku has continued these traditions and remains an impactful scientific university. What separates the University of Turku from its peers is its exceptionally strong regional approach and influence. This cultural policy establishes the position and status of the University of Turku in the field of culture and helps guide its efforts in strengthening the role of culture within the University community.
The University of Turku is a creative community. Research, teaching and culture represent the foundation of its actions. Through its education and research, the University has become a cultural actor whose
influence is felt far and wide.
The University acknowledges its role as a producer and protector of cultural heritage and its responsibility for its built cultural heritage and operating environment. The University is also home to a uniquely diverse library and its extensive range of collections, and it remains committed to preserving them and ensuring their availability for future generations.
The University maintains and renews its immaterial cultural heritage, such as its academic traditions, and provides its vital support for student culture.
The University of Turku is a global actor and a proactive partner in the field of culture. The University also represents an increasingly international community whose students and personnel come from a wide range of cultures and traditions. The University community encourages the visibility and presence of its different cultures.
The University supports student and personnel participation in cultural activities, both during and after work. These activities range from individual creative professional and pastime endeavours to communal participation, activities, and shared expertise. The University supports the availability of sports and exercise services for its entire community.
The impact and success of the University’s cultural policy will provide many benefits, such as an increasingly diverse University community, the sharing of creative ideas and initiatives, more academic outputs and jobs, as well as learning and wellbeing.
Rector of the University of Turku Jukka Kola has approved the Cultural Policy of the University of Turku on 18 October 2022.