Public Conference: Research and Education – Most Impactful Together
Location: Logomo (Junakatu 9), TEATRO Hall
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All times local time. Please note that changes are possible.
8:00 The registration desk opens.
9:00–12:00 Public Conference: Research and Education – Most Impactful Together
Moderated by Irinja Paakkanen, Head of International Affairs, the University of Turku and Harriet Klåvus, Head of International Cooperation, Åbo Akademi University
9:00–9:30 Opening of the Conference
Opening Speech by Rectors of the organising universities
Jukka Kola, Rector of the University of Turku
Mikael Lindfelt, Rector of Åbo Akademi University
Dance Performance by KDC Dancers
Video greeting by Iliana Ivanova, EU Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Education
9:30–10:00 Keynote speech: Jani Erola, Professor, INVEST Research Flagship Centre
10:00–10:15 Commenting speech by Rector of Coimbra Group University
Toomas Asser, Rector of the University of Tartu
10:15–10:30 Questions and discussion
10:30–11:00 Coffee break
11:00–12:00 Panel Session: Research and Education at the core of the knowledge factory
Moderated by Piia Björn, Vice Rector and Member of the Executive Board of the Coimbra Group
Bengt Kristensson Uggla, Professor in Philosophy, Culture & Management, Åbo Akademi University
Rector Roberto Di Pietra, University of Siena
Rector Giovanni Molari, University of Bologna
Tine Delva, Deputy Head of Unit, Higher Education, DG EAC, European Commission
12:00 Group Photo
12:15–13:15 Lunch
13:30–14:00 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Final, Moderator: Gunda Huskobla, member of the Doctoral Studies Working Group
14:00–15:00 Open Session on the European Universities Alliances: “Synergies between education and research: what can we learn from the Alliances?”
Moderated Emmanuelle Gardan, Office Director of Coimbra Group
- 4EU+ Alliance, Ladislav Krištoufek (Charles University)
- Arqus Alliance, Dorothy Kelly (University of Granada)
- CHARM-EU Alliance, Raúl Ramos Lobo (University of Barcelona)
- EC2U Alliance, Nicoleta Popa (University of Iaşi)
- ENLIGHT Alliance, Coco Norén (Uppsala University)
- Una Europa Alliance, Stanisław Kistryn (Jagiellonian University in Krakow)
- Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Head of Unit, Higher Education, DG EAC, European Commission
- Manuel Aleixo Head of Unit, ERA, Spreading Excellence and Research Careers, DG RTD, European Commission
15:00–15:30 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Results Announcement
3MT Jury spokesperson: Antonella Forlino, Pro Rector for Internationalisation, University of Pavia, and Coimbra Group Executive Board member
15:30–16:00 Coffee Break
16:00–18:00 Parallel Meetings
16:00–17:30
- The voluntary visit of the Heritage Working Group to the archaeology collection of the University of Turku, Location: Geotalo (Akatemiankatu 1, 20500 Turku)
- Erasmus Student Network Meeting with Coimbra Group Universities, Location: TEATRO Gallery
At 18.50, 19.00, 19.05, 19.10 bus transportation, departure point address: Kauppiaskatu 6, 20100 Turku (in front of Scandic hotel Hamburger Börs. The buses will also stop at Sokos hotel Seurahuone address: Eerikinkatu 23, 20100 Turku)
Please note that pre-registration for the Gala dinner is required as there is a limited number of seats available.
19:30 Welcome Cocktail (for those who have registered for the event)
20:00 Gala Dinner (for those who have registered for the event)
Location: Ruissalon Telakka, Lindblom Hall (Hevoskarintie 23)
Welcome speeches
Mikael Lindfelt, Rector of Åbo Akademi University
Jani Vahto, Classic Boats Enthusiast and Specialist
Jukka Kola, Rector of the University of Turku
Table service
After Dinner DJ Kristian Lakari
Buses back to the centre leave from Lindblom Hall, Ruissalo starting at 23:00.
There will be also bus pick up at 00:00 and 00:30.
It is also possible to return back to the city with public transportation at 22:11, 23:11 and 00:11 or taxi.
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