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Wilson Research Prize News 05.06.2025 Sustainability transformations by the best experts - an open lecture series and doctoral course in the autumn News 05.06.2025 Aboagora – collaboration flourishes at the interfaces of science and art News 04.06.2025 Wetland habitat conservation can help waterbird communities to adjust to climate warming Press release 04.06.2025 Podcast interview with 2025 Nils Klim Laureate Daniela Alaattinoğlu News 03.06.2025 University of Turku maintains strong position in the Center for World University Rankings News 03.06.2025 Prestigious Novo Nordisk funding for the first time to University of Turku – Researcher Laura Wey seeks solutions for developing living energy systems Press release 03.06.2025 New visualisation tool helps researchers to target breast cancer dissemination Press release 02.06.2025 University of Turku and wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland deepen their collaboration News 02.06.2025 Stargazing powered by a star – Nordic Optical Telescope embraces green energy future News 02.06.2025 21st International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries in Turku, June 2-4 2025 Press release 28.05.2025 KOHTI project builds a new model for learning Finnish through a learner-centred approach and everyday spoken language News 28.05.2025 People accept euthanasia decisions made by AIs less than those made by humans Press release 27.05.2025 Beyond pandas: broadening the concept of flagship species could help rally broader conservation support Press release 21.05.2025 Finnish Science Award to Professor Johanna Ivaska News 20.05.2025 New study advances cancer precision therapies by identifying patients who benefit from Bexmarilimab treatment Press release 20.05.2025 Ceremonial Conferment of Doctoral Degrees was celebrated at University of Turku on 15–16 May 2025 News 19.05.2025 Researchers develop pioneering technology for sustainable agriculture with nearly €3M in EU-funding Press release 16.05.2025 New study raises concerns about the safety of long-term ADHD medication treatment in children Press release 14.05.2025 Business Finland Leading Companies Andritz, Kalmar, and Nokian Tyres info in Turku on August 19 News 13.05.2025 Researchers discover a more eco-friendly approach to study light and matter interaction – could revolutionise development of emerging technologies Press release 13.05.2025 University of Turku has a new visual identity News 08.05.2025 Suicidality is more prevalent among adolescents exposed to adverse childhood experiences Dissertation 08.05.2025 Northern nature is changing rapidly Aurora 07.05.2025 Political colors blur our view of the United States Perspective 07.05.2025 Climate change increases flooding and drought – researchers develop solutions for water management Aurora 07.05.2025 NASA’s IXPE and the Nordic Optical Telescope Reveal the Origin of X-rays From Black Hole Jets Press release 07.05.2025 New invention extends the life cycle of electronics – research at University of Turku leads to competitive innovations News 06.05.2025 Pertussis vaccination during pregnancy increases quantity and quality of antibodies protecting the baby Press release 02.05.2025 Doctoral research shows that waterbirds in Finland are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals Dissertation 02.05.2025 New biomarker for predicting progression of multiple sclerosis identified Press release 29.04.2025 May Day festivities on all three campuses – explore the programme News 28.04.2025 DemoDay introduces secondary school students to the fields of technology, science and health News 25.04.2025 Finnish universities to launch major teacher professional development project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia News 23.04.2025 Favourite music sets the brain's opioids in motion Press release 16.04.2025 Engaging training programme equips teachers from India with new pedagogical skills News 16.04.2025 Terveydeksi – New Discoveries 2025! -seminar showcases theses in biomedicine and human neuroscience Press release 11.04.2025 INVEST will continue as permanent University department after flagship funding period News 11.04.2025 Study reveals impact of processing on biochemical composition of plant-based products and challenges current food processing classifications Press release 10.04.2025 Researchers secure funding to study SynGAP1 protein mutations linked to rare neurodevelopmental disease Press release 09.04.2025 All news Events Congress 20.08.2025 WORK2025 Conference - Work in the Era of Unruly AI Multidisciplinary, international WORK2025 conference on work and working life research is organised... Presentation 27.08.2025 Kievin infotori 27.8. Turun yliopiston kieli- ja viestintäopintojen keskus vastaa kaikkiin tutkintoihin kuuluvien... Meeting 28.08.2025 34th BioCity Symposium: TRANSFORMING DRUG DEVELOPMENT FOR TOMORROW The 34th BioCity Symposium focuses on drug development across a range of disease groups and on... Training 01.10.2025 Business Essentials for Researchers Training The Business Essentials for Researchers (BER) training is intended for researchers at Åbo Akademi... Info Event 14.10.2025 Working in Finland What should you be aware of when working in Finland? What kind of regulations and customs are... Info Event 22.10.2025 How to tell about your skills What are your strengths and what kind of skills do you have? During this info session, you will get... Info Event 30.10.2025 The hidden job market According to many estimates, up to three out of four job seekers find employment in the so-called... Info Event 03.11.2025 CV and application The purpose of the application and CV is to catch the interest of the employer and secure you a... Event 04.11.2025 Thesis Fair 2025 (fi/en) YRITYKSILLE Thesis Fair on maksuton verkostoitumistapahtuma maisteriopiskelijoille ja... Info Event 11.11.2025 How to succeed in a job interview When you receive an invitation to a job interview you have already been chosen as one of the top... Congress 10.12.2025 Kulttuurintutkimuksen päivät 2025 ?Vuodesta 2003 saakka järjestetyt Kulttuurintutkimuksen päivät on poikkitieteellisen... All upcoming events Dissertation defences Dissertation Defence 19.06.2025 Dissertation defence (Information Systems Science): PhD Ting Long PhD Ting Long defends the dissertation in Information Systems Science titled “Individuals'... Dissertation Defence 24.06.2025 Dissertation defence (Nursing Science): TtM Anna Alanen TtM Anna Alanen defends the dissertation in Nursing Science titled “Adolescents with chronic health... 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