Keyword: University community

Children were once again welcomed to participate in adults’ work day on the Children’s Day at Work on 22 November 2024.

CampusSport provides students and staff at the higher education institutions in Turku with a wide variety of exercise opportunities – from padel and pickleball to martial arts, dance, strength training and much more.

The Opening Ceremony of the University's Academic Year 2024–2025 was celebrated at the Main Building on 3 September 2024. The Ceremony included a speech by Rector Marjo Kaartinen, who discussed the University's mission and the importance of openness, courage and passion in a multidisciplinary university community. 

The University of Turku and the Student Union organised the traditional Opening Carnival for the new academic year on 3 September 2024. The Opening Carnival was held at the square between Educarium and Publicum.

The University of Turku highlights diversity and equality by participating in the Turku Pride week, which starts today on Monday.

Jukka Kola's five-year term as the Rector of the University of Turku ends at the end of July. As the Rector of the University of Turku, Kola has placed particular emphasis on internationality and the importance of collaboration.

The Alum of the Year recognition was awarded to Deputy Director Kristi Raik at the Anniversary Celebration of the University of Turku on 28 February 2024.

The University of Turku participated in Children’s Day at Work on Friday, 24 November. The University organised programme for the children and they could also follow the adult’s work day freely.

The University community as well as friends, partners and stakeholders of the University celebrated the opening of the academic year 2023–2024 at the Main Building of the University of Turku on 5 September 2023. In his speech, Rector Jukka Kola highlighted that a strong university needs a strong community that is open to everyone.

The University of Turku and the Student Union organised the traditional Opening Carnival for the new academic year on 5 September 2023. The Opening Carnival was held at the square between Educarium and Publicum.