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SOS endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Action
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The SOS Centre for Sustainable Ocean Science at Åbo Akademi University has been officially endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Action. This recognition connects SOS to an international network working collectively to protect and sustainably manage the ocean.
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Aboagora – collaboration flourishes at the interfaces of science and art
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Aboagora is an annual transdisciplinary symposium for dialogue between art and science. Launched during Turku’s year as European Capital of Culture in 2011, Aboagora has since evolved into a vibrant platform for cross-disciplinary exchange and fresh perspectives. At its core is close collaboration between Turku’s institutions of higher education.
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International conference on renewable resources and biorefineries to be held in June
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“It is an honour to welcome the RRB Conference to Turku. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase our research and regional efforts for sustainable development, while also strengthening collaboration across sectors and national borders. We look forward to fruitful discussions, new ideas, and partnerships that can contribute to a more sustainable world,” says…
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Record-breaking funding for bioimaging in Finland introduces new opportunities
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At the start of the year, Euro-BioImaging Finland, the Finnish bioimaging research infrastructure, specialising in advanced imaging technologies, received approximately 28 million euros in funding from the Research Council of Finland, along with other significant funding.
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DemoDay introduces secondary school students to the fields of technology, science and health
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DemoDay introduces first-year secondary school students to higher education in the fields of technology, science and health at the higher education institutions of Turku. At the same time, the event is designed to promote collaboration between the higher education institutions.
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Edvard Westermarck’s Archives inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, honouring his pioneering work in anthropology and sociology
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The award is a significant international recognition of Edvard Westermarck’s historical and scientific efforts, his contribution to anthropology and sociology both in Finland and globally. The Westermarck Archives are stored and managed by the Archive Collections at the Åbo Akademi University Library, and is the fifth Finnish object inscribed on the Memory of the World…
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Develop your skills free of charge – FITech’s summer courses are now open for applications
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Are you interested in learning programming, mathematics, renewable energy, computer engineering, or industrial engineering and management? Explore FITech Network University’s course offering and learn something new this summer or improve your current knowledge.