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.
Environmentally, socially and economically sustainable development as well as successful climate change adaptation and mitigation can only be achieved by encouraging knowledge sharing and cooperation between different sectors and decision-makers. This year’s FFRC international futures conference focused on these important issues.
In his doctoral dissertation, Kimmo Laakso examined communications challenges associated with emergency preparedness and responses. The dissertation found much room for improvement in the way the authorities and companies respond to emergencies. The dissertation also proposed solutions. – Most of the proposed solutions require changes in operating policies and attitudes only; no major investments are needed, Laakso explains.