In a first-of-its-kind study published in the journal PLOS ONE, an international team of researchers led by scholars from New York University Shanghai and Åbo Akademi University in Turku, Finland explored the potential of artificial intelligence to assist in sensitive child investigative interviews. The study compared how effectively a Large Language Model (LLM), specifically ChatGPT, and untrained human interviewers were able to interview children about a mock event they witnessed. The findings suggest that AI-powered interviews may complement human efforts by improving the questioning style and efficiency of child interviews.

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.

Uudelleenjärjestely vähentää henkilöstöä 44 työntekijällä.

The InFLAMES Flagship welcomes two new visiting professors Dr. Anna Bigas and Professor Ricardo Henriques will join the InFLAMES Flagship as visiting professors and lend their expertise to strengthen the Turku-based research and innovation endeavor. The …

Machine Learning Paves the Way for the Next Generation of Flexible Biorefineries The naturally occurring lignin-carbohydrate complex in wood holds great potential as a new biorefinery product, according to a recent study by Åbo Akademi University …

M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) Khadijah Kainat’s doctoral thesis in Information Studies will be put forth for public defence at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Economics, and Law at Åbo Akademi University. The thesis is entitled “Navigating New Horizons of Socio-Cultural Transition – Information Seeking Behaviour of Migrant Women in the Context of Integration”.

M.Th. Mikael Nilsson’s doctoral thesis in systematic theology will be put forth for public defence at The Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology at Åbo Akademi University. The thesis is entitled “‘Verkligheten blev verklig på något vis’: En teologisk diskussion om ohälsa och läkande erfarenheter vid utsatthet för mobbning i arbetslivet”.

M.Sc. (Eng.) Amirmohammad Ghafarihashjin’s doctoral thesis in Chemical Technology will be put forth for public defence at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Åbo Akademi University. The thesis is entitled “Characterization Systems for Engineered Switchable Bioelectronics”.

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

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.

Perusoikeuksien ja kansainvälisten ihmisoikeussopimusten vaikutus kalastuksen järjestämiseen Ylä-Lapissa (Impact of fundamental and human rights on fishing arrangements in Northern Lapland) The study examines the impact of fundamental and human rights on fishing rights and arrangements in …

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

M.Sc. (Pharm.) Sara Rosenberg’s doctoral thesis in Pharmacy will be put forth for public defence at The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Åbo Akademi University. The thesis is entitled “Social Effects of High-Priced Drugs in the Finnish Context”.

Statement in response to the petition on Åbo Akademi University’s operations in Vaasa We have taken note of the petition concerning Åbo Akademi University’s operations in Vaasa, which has also attracted media attention, and would like …

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.