"Philosophical, Methodological and Pragmatic Approaches to Scientific Futures Research (3 cr)" postgraduate course in November 2015
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Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku and Tamkang University in Taiwan are deepening their co-operation in futures studies. The universities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Turku, and discussions for creating a joint degree are ongoing. The strengthening co-operation can already be seen in the upcoming term: this autumn, two exchange students from Turku will visit Tamkang.
We are pleased to inform that the following applicants have been admitted to study in the Master's Degree Programme in Futures Studies in accordance with the decision made by the Director of Turku School of Economics on the 24th of April 2015.
What kind of expertise is needed to enhance sustainability and to deal with grand challenges and wicked problems? How university education equips students to face these issues in the working life? How does one get in positions from which to build a more sustainable world?
The Southern African-Nordic Centre (SANORD) is a partnership of higher education institutions from the Nordic countries and southern Africa. Its primary aim is to promote multilateral research co-operation on matters of importance to the development of both regions. The University of Turku was one of the founders of the network, which currently includes 42 members.