The University of Turku hosted its first alumni event in Brussels on 9 December 2024, marking a significant milestone in the University's efforts to foster international collaboration and alumni engagement. The event focused on the importance of research and education in building a competitive and sustainable Europe.
The Coimbra Group Annual Conference and General Assembly, held in early June, brought together a large number of representatives from European universities in Turku. The theme of the event was: "Research and Education - Most Impactful Together" and focused on the synergies between research and education.
The Coimbra Group Annual Conference and General Assembly, organised in early June, brings a large number of representatives of European universities to Turku. The event is hosted by the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, both long-standing members of the Coimbra Group.
The Fulbright Finland Foundation specialises in academic and cultural exchange between Finland and North America by administering grant programmes and providing information and consultation for students, researchers, teachers and other professionals. Senior Advisors provide guidance and support for the Foundation in its activities.
Contemporary History is a discipline which attempts to make sense of the modern world. In research it has traditionally focused on politics peculiar to modern European societies, whose influence has spread all over the world during the last couple of centuries.
Contemporary History aims at making sense of today’s society and politics by means of a history-based analysis. The Department is focused on teaching and researching the recent history of politics, international relations and the society.