The University of Turku welcomed new international students with a three-day orientation that included information sessions from different University services and units. The Alumni Relations team also participated in the orientation, providing information on alumni events, mentoring programmes and other resources to help students connect with the University community.
In an innovative exploration of personal futures, students from the University of Turku recently participated in the Future Me alumni workshop, oraganised at the Entrepreneurial Hub Konttori. Hosted by the University of Turku alumni and futurist Anna Ryzhova, the event offered attendees a unique opportunity to apply principles of futures studies and imagine their future career paths.
The multidisciplinary mentoring programme of the University of Turku supports the students' transition to working life as well as their professional development. The mentors are University of Turku alumni and other volunteers who want to share their work life experience and views and professional networks with recent graduates.
The Alum of the Year award is given annually to a graduate of the University of Turku who has contributed to the advancement of Finnish society and the University of Turku or has demonstrated other exemplary activities for the benefit of the community. The university community and stakeholders can nominate the Alumni of the Year by the 30th of November 2022.
Developing international alumni relations is one of the objectives of the University of Turku's International Programme. Cultivating mutually beneficial relations with alumni near and far is important in a world that is diverse and increasingly interconneted.
The Alumni Committee plans and coordinates the alumni activities of the School. It also participates actively in developing the alumni relations.