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Asylum interviews and evaluations in cases based on sexual orientation are only partly consistent with established knowledge in psychology

8.9.2025

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Pamela Friström

Asylum seekers fleeing persecution because of their sexual orientation may be met with implicit stereotypical assumptions when the credibility of their claims are evaluated. Authorities tend to assume that truthful applicants will be able to provide detailed information about their sexual identity, but the questions asked in the asylum interviews do not necessarily stimulate the…
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Opening of the academic year 2025–2026: Knowledge is the path to a better world

4.9.2025

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Pamela Friström

In her address, Acting Rector Gunilla Widén emphasised the importance of continuity, a willingness to embrace change, and collaboration. She emphasised the university’s long-standing tradition of facing challenges – and overcoming them.
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An Inclusive and Diverse University – Building an Inclusive, Thriving University Community Together

1.9.2025

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Pamela Friström

As we embark on a new academic year, we have the chance to remind ourselves that each member of the university community has an important role to play in fostering a learning and working environment where everyone feels welcome and appreciated.
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New study explores our relations to marine species in the Baltic Sea

28.8.2025

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Pamela Friström

“By focusing on common species, we explore whether people recognize them, how they interact with and emotionally respond to the marine life around them”, says doctoral researcher Jolanda Linsén.
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Michael Cochez appointed new Professor of Artificial Intelligence at Åbo Akademi University

20.8.2025

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Pamela Friström

Dr. Michael Cochez has been appointed PS Fellow and Professor of Artificial Intelligence at Åbo Akademi University. Cochez is an internationally recognized researcher in machine learning and knowledge graphs.
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Åbo Akademi University Docent Sébastien Leveneur Appointed Professor in Lyon

13.8.2025

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Pamela Friström

Åbo Akademi University docent Sébastien Leveneur has been appointed professor at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France, opening new opportunities for collaboration between the universities.
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Åbo Akademi University and Mirka Strengthen Collaboration

12.6.2025

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Pamela Friström

Åbo Akademi University and Mirka have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to enhance and further develop their collaboration in research, education, and sustainable development. The agreement was signed on 12 June 2025 at the Mirka headquarters in Jeppo, marking a new chapter in an already established and long-standing collaboration.
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SOS endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Action

9.6.2025

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Pamela Friström

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

4.6.2025

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Pamela Friström

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

28.5.2025

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Pamela Friström

“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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