The Pan-European Institute organized a Gaidar Reading conference in Turku School of Economics on 19th September 2014. The conference gathered together a group of influential people from politics, business and academy to observe the topical questions of Russian economic policy. The conference was organized both in Finnish and in Russian.
The Pan-European Institute (PEI) actively observes the developments in the Baltic Sea region and the neighbouring countries. Based on our observations, we conduct high-quality research and teaching at the University of Turku. We aim to work towards positive change in society and share our findings with students, researchers, companies, authorities and politicians. PEI organises various conferences, and seminars and invites guest lecturers to share their knowledge with our students.
Events
The Pan-European Institute organises various events and lectures open to the public throughout the year. The lectures organised by the Pan-European Institute at the Turku School of Economics are open to the public. See the course schedules in more detail on the Teaching and education page.
Past events
Roundtable discussion on trade policy 28.10.2019
Europe and the period of transition of the world trade – What to expect next?
A roundtable discussion on the development and future of trade policy was organised in Turku School of Economics 28.10.2019. The event gathered together high-level trade policy experts from Finland and abroad.
Program of the event
Opening - Kari Liuhto, Professor, Pan-European Institute
World trade, Finland and Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union - Matti Anttonen, State Secretary, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Transformation of Europe – fulfilled hopes and disappointments - Urpo Kivikari, Professor Emeritus, Turku School of Economics
Trade policy as a success factor of a small open economy - Taneli Lahti, Head of Cabinet, European Commission
Future prospects of the economic relations between Russia and Finland - Sergei Sinelnikov, Acting trade representative of the Russian Federation in Finland
The USA and the world trade - Ian Campbell, Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy in Helsinki
Teaching of trade policy in Finland - Anna Karhu, Research Manager, Pan-European Institute
Discussion - Chair: Seppo Remes, Honorary Doctor, Turku School of Economics
The development of Turku School of Economics 1950-2019 - Markus Granlund, Dean, Turku School of Economics
"Russian Enigma" 30th Anniversary Seminar
The 30th anniversary seminar of the Pan-European Institute was held at Turku School of Economics on 21 November 2017.
Keynote speaker of the seminar was Kai Mykkänen, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development, Finland.
Panel discussions of the seminar:
- Russia in the Baltic Sea region
- Russian society and economy in flux
- Finnish-Russian business avenues
Gaidar Readings
Russia and its economic policy at a crossroads – once again! How will Russia proceed forward?
IV Finland-Belarus Business Forum
The IV Finland-Belarus Business Forum was organized on 8th April 2014 at Turku School of Economics by Pan-European Institute in collaboration with the Embassy of Belarus in Finland.
The panel discussion topics of the event:
- Business Opportunities in Finland and the Greater Turku region
- Business Opportunities in Belarus
Studia Generalia "Emerging trends in the Baltic Sea region"
In Autumn 2013 Pan-European Institute continued its series of lectures about the emerging trends in the Baltic Sea region. The open lectures addressed the future of the Baltic Sea region from different perspectives.
Environmental Encounters? Governing climate and Baltic Sea protection in Russia
Anna Korppoo, Postdoctoral Research Fellow of Academy of Finland, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Pan-European Institute
Nina Tynkkynen, Researcher, School of Management at University of Tampere
The United Kingdom and the Nordic and Baltic States – perspectives on Europe’s past, present and future
Matthew Lodge, Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Finland
Peace and Development
Huang Xing, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Finland
The Polish market and marketing communication in Poland
Joanna Zukowska, Dr., Warsaw School of Economics
Innovations in Poland
Joanna Zukowska, Dr., Warsaw School of Economics
The dynamic Norwegian market – untapped potential for Finnish companies and Finnish knowhow
Maimo Henriksson, Ambassador of Finland in Norway
Business in St. Petersburg – experiences of SRV
Mikko Söderlund, Managing Director, SRV St. Petersburg
The St. Petersburg economy – today and tomorrow
Natalia Kuznetsova, Professor, St. Petersburg State University
The 25th Anniversary Seminar "The Baltic Sea region 2025"
The Pan-European Institute organised its 25th Anniversary Seminar "The Baltic Sea region 2025" on the 25th of October, 2012. The seminar dealt with the Baltic Sea region’s future challenges and opportunities in the fields of security, economy and environment, and gathered together policy-makers, corporate decision-makers and representatives of the Academia of over 10 different countries.
Presentation Award
In autumn 2003, the Pan-European Institute started a tradition of granting Presentation Awards to distinguished visiting lecturers. The award is given in recognition of expertise and high-quality presentation. The Presentation Award has been granted to the following speakers.
Research
Past research projects 2004-2024
2023-2024 Scientific Advisory Board for Defence (MATINE): Social media & societal stability in extraordinary circumstances
2022-2024 Suomen Ulkomaankaupan Edistämisrahasto: TULEVA – Finnish Companies Leading the Future in a Changing Business Environment
2022-2024 Liikesivistysrahasto: MUUTOS – Megatrendit uudistamassa meriteollisuutta Suomessa
2021 European Commission: EXOPRODIGI – Expanding efforts to bring eco-efficiency to maritime industry processes in Baltic Sea Region via digital tools
2019-2023 TT-foundation: KAPPAS – Trade policy experts and knowhow to Finland
2018-2020 European Commission: ECOPRODIGI – Bringing eco-efficiency and digitalisation to maritime industry
2017-2018 Business Finland: DigiPro – Internationally scalable business from digitalization
2014-2016 Academy of Finland and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science: Russia's final energy frontier – Sustainability challenges of the Russian Far North
2014–2016 European Commission: MNEmerge – A Framework Model on MNE's Impact on Global Development Challenges in Emerging Markets
2012-2013 European Commission: SmartComp – Smart Competitiveness for the Central Baltic Region
2010-2011 Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Finland): Security and Development Research within the Wider Europe Initiative Security Cluster
2007-2009 Academy of Finland: The external dimension of the Russian innovation system
2007 Prime Minister’s Office (Finland): The Baltic Sea region as economic environment for Finland
2006-2008 European Commission: Challenges and Prospects of Cross Border Co-operation in the Context of EU Enlargement
2006-2007 Ministry of Education (Finland): Survey Networking Activity in Russia
2006-2007 European Commission: Industrial Restructuring in the NIS: experience of and lessons from the new EU Member States
2006-2007 Ministry of Trade and Industry (Finland): The human resource assessment of the Russian personnel in the Finnish construction firms operating in Russia
2006 Ministry of Agriculture (Finland): The food industry value chains in the Leningrad Oblast and the Krasnodar Krai
2004-2009 Ministry of Education (Finland): External relations of Russia
2004-2007 Academy of Finland: The new roles of Russian firms in international arena