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People search Graduate School Library For Alumni For Media News 12.09.2024 New project coordinated by the University of Turku receives over €4 million in EU funding – develops innovative technology for solar fuels production 11.09.2024 Infrared thermal imaging enables reliable assessment of animal stress from distance 11.09.2024 School safety requires anticipation of risks 11.09.2024 High school summer job sparked a desire to help the vulnerable – now Riikka Korja leads a centre of excellence 11.09.2024 Dix questions pour Marjut Johansson, professeure de français à l’Université de Turku 10.09.2024 EU investment in research and innovation at heart of discussions during visit by Director-General Lemaître 09.09.2024 The portrait of Academician Eva-Mari Aro was unveiled at the international symposium in honour of her life's work 09.09.2024 New international multidisciplinary training network to advance the novel field of hologenomics 09.09.2024 Tenth anniversary of Stefan Hell's Nobel prize highlighted the theme of imaging research in Turku 06.09.2024 University of Turku calculated its biodiversity footprint – establishing a baseline important in development work 05.09.2024 Prestigious ERC research funding awarded to four University of Turku researchers 05.09.2024 University of Turku celebrates one year of international intersectoral working programme 05.09.2024 Researchers discover new insights into the neurobiological origins of ataxia 04.09.2024 Young Investigator Award in immunology to Carlos Rogerio Figueiredo 04.09.2024 Rector Marjo Kaartinen in her opening day speech: Knowledge, knowing, understanding at the core of the university 04.09.2024 The international Photosynthesis Symposium in Turku 8-11 September – the event honors the life work of Academician Eva-Mari Aro 03.09.2024 University community kicked off new academic year with Opening Carnival 30.08.2024 A record number of doctoral researcher positions open this autumn 29.08.2024 New book sheds light on the history of Finland–Namibia relations in colonial world 29.08.2024 Elias Tillandz prize 2024 awarded to scientific publication showing that healthy breast fat prevents the spread of breast cancer 26.08.2024 University of Turku participates again in Turku Pride 23.08.2024 Citizen science project identifies 20 new astronomical discoveries 22.08.2024 Nobel Laureate Stefan Hell is celebrated in September - anniversary is celebrated with a bioimaging-themed art and science event 22.08.2024 Six candidates invited to further interviews in the recruitment process for vice rectors of the University of Turku 22.08.2024 Tarantulas have surprising partnerships with other species and their hairiness may be a defence mechanism All news Read more articles School safety requires anticipation of risks High school summer job sparked a desire to help the vulnerable – now Riikka Korja leads a centre of excellence Aurora online magazine Events Seminar 16.09.2024 Open Seminar Series: Emerging Challenges in Education - Addressing the challenges and opportunity of Artificial Intelligence Driven largely by new technologies, the world is experiencing wide... 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Seminar 24.09.2024 TSE Economics Research Seminar Speaker: Sirus Dehdari (Stockholm University) Topic: Placebo... Lecture 26.09.2024 Frontiers of Science: Prof. James C. Costello Frontiers of Science September 26th at 12:00 Onsite event in Arje... Seminar 01.10.2024 TSE Economics Research Seminar Speaker: Matz Dahlberg (Uppsala University) Topic: Revitalizing Poor... Lecture 03.10.2024 Frontiers of Science: Prof. Carlos L. Arteaga Frontiers of Science October 3rd at 12:00 Onsite event in Presidentti... Info Event 04.10.2024 Navigate your career through Mentoring! Are you a degree student and feel the need for a mentor to help you... Open Day 07.10.2024 Osallistu FinnGen-tutkimushankkeeseen tutkijana Oletko kiinnostunut geneettisestä tutkimuksesta ja haluat olla osa... Event 08.10.2024 WiseFood Project presents: Morning Coffee Session - Ice Cream Entrepreneurship Welcome to get inspired about entrepreneurship! The WiseFood –... Seminar 08.10.2024 TSE Economics Research Seminar Speaker: Anton Brännlund (Uppsala University) Topic: Centralized vs... Lecture 10.10.2024 Frontiers of Science: Prof. Steffen Jung Frontiers of Science October 10th at 12:00 Onsite event in Presidentti... Training 10.10.2024 Working in Finland What should you be aware of when working in Finland? What kind of... Training 16.10.2024 How to tell about your skills and expertise What are your strengths and what kind of skills do you have? During... Training 21.10.2024 The Hidden Job Market According to many estimates, up to three out of four job seekers find... Lecture 31.10.2024 Frontiers of Science: Prof. João F. Mano Frontiers of Science October 31st at 12:00 On-site event in... Training 31.10.2024 CV & Application The purpose of the application and CV is to catch the interest of the... Training 05.11.2024 How to succeed in a job interview When you receive an invitation to a job interview you have already... Event 06.11.2024 Study and Stay in Turku 2024 career event for international students Study and Stay in Turku is here for the 5th time! This is a career... Info Event 08.11.2024 UTU Career Services: Internship info Are you looking for an internship or thinking about completing one... Seminar 11.11.2024 Flavoria Innovation Festival 2024 Flavoria Innovation Festival is a week-long innovation event during... Training 13.11.2024 CV workshop The Career Services organises CV workshops, where we will go through... All upcoming events Dissertation defences Dissertation Defence 13.09.2024 Dissertation defence (Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry): MSc Tatsiana Auchynnikava MSc Tatsiana Auchynnikava defends the dissertation in... Dissertation Defence 13.09.2024 Dissertation defence (Psychiatry): MSc Niloofar Hashempour MSc Niloofar Hashempour defends the dissertation in Psychiatry titled... Dissertation Defence 13.09.2024 Dissertation defence (Machine Technology): DI Heikki Saariluoma DI Heikki Saariluoma defends the dissertation in Machine Technology... Dissertation Defence 23.09.2024 Dissertation defence (Biochemistry): MSc Nicolas Pasquier MSc Nicolas Pasquier defends the dissertation in Biochemistry titled... Dissertation Defence 27.09.2024 Dissertation defence (Economic geography): MSc Lucía Gómez MSc Lucía Gómez defends the dissertation in Economic geography titled... Dissertation Defence 27.09.2024 Dissertation defence (Medical Microbiology): MSc Erastus Haindongo MSc Erastus Haindongo defends the dissertation in Medical Microbiology... Dissertation Defence 28.09.2024 Dissertation defence (Cultural History): FM Marika Ahonen FM Marika Ahonen defends the dissertation in Cultural History titled... Dissertation Defence 28.09.2024 Dissertation defence (Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine): TtM Taru Garthwaite TtM Taru Garthwaite defends the dissertation in Clinical Physiology... Dissertation Defence 01.10.2024 Dissertation defence (Accounting): MSc Ingolf Kloppenburg MSc Ingolf Kloppenburg defends the dissertation in Accounting titled... Dissertation Defence 04.10.2024 Dissertation defence (Physiology): FM Arttu Junnila FM Arttu Junnila defends the dissertation in Physiology titled “The... Dissertation Defence 15.11.2024 Dissertation defence (Radiology): LL Pietari Mäkelä LL Pietari Mäkelä defends the dissertation in Radiology titled “MRI... All upcoming defences