• Edvard Westermarck’s Archives inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, honouring his pioneering work in anthropology and sociology

    24.4.2025

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    Pamela Friström

    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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  • Professor Elina Pirjatanniemi to lead evaluation of Nordic cooperation agreement

    8.4.2025

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    Pamela Friström

    The Nordic governments have jointly appointed Elina Pirjatanniemi, Professor of Law at Åbo Akademi University, to lead an evaluation of the legal implications of a potential revision of the Helsinki Treaty.

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  • Develop your skills free of charge – FITech’s summer courses are now open for applications

    8.4.2025

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    Pamela Friström

    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.

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  • Jamie Hyneman to hold public lecture at Åbo Akademi University

    14.3.2025

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    Pamela Friström

    Jamie Hyneman, known as one of the hosts of the popular TV series MythBusters will visit Åbo Akademi University for a public lecture on 1 April 2025.

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  • Reorganization process at Åbo Akademi University completed  

    14.3.2025

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    Pamela Friström

    Uudelleenjärjestely vähentää henkilöstöä 44 työntekijällä.

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  • Åbo Akademi University Elects Deputy Rector, Vice-Rectors, and Deans 

    6.3.2025

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    Pamela Friström

    The Board of Åbo Akademi University approved a new administrative instruction, elected a new Deputy Rector, new Vice-Rectors, and Deans. 

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  • Pioneering circular economy with data-driven innovations

    3.3.2025

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    Pamela Friström

    The L2C Project, part of Valmet’s Beyond Circularity R&D program and ecosystem, has officially launched. This ambitious, two-year project, funded by Business Finland and participating organizations, has a budget of approximately EUR 2.3 million.

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  • Åbo Akademi University confers fourteen new honorary doctors in May

    28.2.2025

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    Pamela Friström

    Åbo Akademi University will host a Doctoral Conferral Ceremony on Friday, 23 May 2025.

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  • Funding from Business Finland for Construction Waste Recycling Research

    26.2.2025

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    Pamela Friström

    Business Finland has granted nearly EUR 3 million for a new research project which aims to improve the recycling of construction waste materials and by-products from the industry.

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  • Åbo Akademi University’s Board Approved Organizational Restructuring and Cost-Saving Measures

    18.2.2025

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    Pamela Friström

    At its meeting on 17 February 2025, Åbo Akademi University’s Board reviewed the results of the change negotiations. Today, Rector Mikael Lindfelt informed the personnel about the Board’s decision.

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