Science and research build a better world and it is also important to communicate this. The University of Turku shares information about our research, education, and community on social media. We also actively highlight our experts in different fields and interact with our followers and partners.
The University of Turku has channels on major social media platforms. By following us in social media, you can stay updated on topical issues at the University. On our social media channels, we talk about new research findings, higher education and student life as well as impactful collaboration and the everyday life of the members of the University community.
By communicating in social media, we create a sense of togetherness in our University community and bring the University closer to our interest groups and stakeholders. In social media, we act responsibly and realise the University's values: creativity, openness, ethical principles, critical thinking, and strong community.
Social Media Accounts of the University of Turku
Members of the University Community in Social Media
The University of Turku encourages researchers, teachers, and other employees to be active in social media. Social media offers each member of the University community good channels for communicating, making an impact, participating, and networking. In social media, everything is based on interaction so be ready to listen and have conversations.
Remember that you can tag the University’s channel in the posts and use appropriate hashtags. When sharing content about the University of Turku, we use the hashtags #uniturku and #turunyliopisto.
In relation to content about science, research, and education, we use the hashtags #GetInspiredByScience and #GetInspiredByLearning.
As a member of the University community, you can find more information about using social media for professional purposes on the intranet pages Using Social Media.
The University's Guidelines for Discussions on Social Media
The main social media channels of the University of Turku are maintained by the University Communications. The discussion and messages are moderated on weekdays (9am–3pm). We aim to respond to appropriate questions concerning the University.
We seek to be interactive in social media. We expect amicable discussions and respecting each other’s views. The writer is always responsible for their post or other materials they upload. Your views are important, and so are everyone else’s. Please do not share your own or others’ personal information on social media.
The moderators have a right to address and delete inappropriate social media messages when needed. In addition to deleting inappropriate messages, the moderators can block messages from people who repeatedly violate the guidelines. The author will not be notified about the deleting of messages or blocking.
The University of Turku has a policy of zero tolerance towards inappropriate behaviour. The University does not tolerate defamation, threats, hate speech, or other intimidating and violent use of language. The University strongly condemns social media harassment or threats aimed at the members of our community. The University of Turku has intranet instructions on how to handle threats, hate speech, online targeting, or harassment in social media. Hate speech or harassment can be addressed, and receiving notifications about them will help us form an overall picture of the situation.
More information: viestinta@utu.fi