What: Picnic
When: May 29th at 2.00 PM
Where: Kupittaanpuisto
How much: Free, but bring your own food, snacks and munchies

Summer is almost here, so come and join with Åborginals at the picnic to chill out for the sunny Sunday on 29th of May! We’ll meet at front of pool entrance and make our way to find some spot to enjoy the lazy afternoon.

The event is nonalcoholic, but after the picnic some Åboriginals can introduce you to their own favourite hipster club or pub.

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Eleven Student Ambassadors have been nominated at the Turku City Hall on May 11^th, 2016 to promote the Southwest coast. Through their own network the student ambassadors advertise the quality of the Higher Education Institutions, the possibilities offered by its industry and businesses as well as the wellbeing of living on the southwestern coast.

The Intercity Collaboration of South-West Finland together with the POLKU project funded by the European Social Fund have launched the Ambassador Network in early spring 2016 and the first Student Ambassadors have now been appointed for the position. During the planning phase other similar programmes have been benchmarked, such as the Tampere All Bright! –Ambassadors.

To conduct their mission the student ambassadors are attending different events both in Finland and in their home country, where they are using various social media channels, blogs, news posts to promote South-West Finland.

From the network itself emerge new and innovative ideas to market the region and also to develop the network further to best serve the region.

One of the student ambassadors is the Greek Christina Athanaspoulou, who fell in love with Finland since she first arrived in 2005. “Finland is my wonderland”, says Christina. The newly appointed student ambassador wants to spread the good word about Finland. She has had already her own YouTube channel “Tiina-Turku” for some time where she shares videos both from Finland and her home country Greece.”

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Summersemester.fi is a joint portal of 21 universities of applied sciences. It features the summer studies provision of the universities of applied sciences.

From the extensive provision, you can select the courses suitable for your own degree (make sure that the course is suitable for your degree) and complete them during the summer semester.

The courses are free of charge for degree students. Open UAS students pay a fee in accordance with the Open UAS fees.

The portal contains basic information on the courses. Each course has a link to the website of the UAS in question, where you can find more specific information on the implementation and enrol on the course.

After having completed the course, you will receive a transcript of records with which you can have the course included in your degree according to the practices of your own UAS, or the evaluation information is transferred to your UAS.

If you have any questions, contact summersemester@turkuamk.fi

Verkkoartikkeli POLKU hankkeen yhteistyöstä yritysten kanssa: http://www.businessopas.fi/henkilosto/polku-kansainvalisten-opiskelijoiden-osaamisen-ja-voimavarojen-hyodyntamiseen.

POLKU-hanke hyödyntää kansainvälisten opiskelijoiden osaamista ja vahvistaa varsinaissuomalaisten yritysten kasvua ja kansainvälistymistä.

Jos olet työnantaja ja yhteistyö kiinnostaa, ota yhteyttä!
survey.abo.fi/lomakkeet/ 7763/lomake.html
tai s-postitse: polku@abo.fi

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IS OPEN!

Young academics and entrepreneurs: Share your innovative idea at the Falling Walls Lab Turku, win a scholarship and travel to the Finale in Berlin!

University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University organize Falling Walls Lab Turku, an innovation contest for young academics, entrepreneurs and experts. The qualifying Lab will be held on June 14th, 2016 at the Sibelius Museum, Turku Finland. The Falling Walls Lab is a platform for professionals from all disciplines who get the opportunity to present their research work, business model or innovative project or idea.

Each participant of the Lab has only 3 minutes to share their idea in front of the distinguished jury from academia and business. The most intriguing presenter will qualify directly for the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin. Travel costs and accommodation in Berlin are covered. The call for applications is open for young talents and innovative thinkers from all disciplines around Finland, Nordic and Baltic countries.

Falling Walls Labs take place globally throughout the year. The winners of each international Falling Walls Lab qualify for the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin, which is held every year on 8th November and is closely connected to the annual and international renowned Falling Walls Conference, taking place on 9th November. At the Conference top-class scientists from around the world present their current breakthrough research answering the question “Which are the next walls to fall?”.

Your Presentation

• Present your research project, business plan, entrepreneurial or social initiative that is relevant to the world of today – in 3 minutes!
• Convince a top-class jury with members from academia, research institutions and business.
• Exchange insights on an interdisciplinary level with fellow researchers and professionals.
• Get involved in exciting discussions and network with excellent scientists and professionals.

Who can Apply

• We are looking for outstanding young talents and innovative thinkers from all disciplines around Finland, Nordic and Baltic countries.
• Bachelor and Master students, PhD candidates, post-docs (not more than 5 years from PhD), junior professors and entrepreneurs are invited to apply.

Applications can be made through the website Falling Walls Lab

Application deadline: 2nd of May 2016

The Falling Walls Lab Turku takes place on 14th June 2016 at the Sibelius Museum, Piispankatu 17, Turku, Finland. Start: 11 am

A distinguished jury selects the winner who

• travels to Berlin on 8th/9th November 2016
• qualifies directly for the Lab Finale in Berlin on 8th November 2016 as one of 100 international and interdisciplinary participants (travel costs and accommodation are covered).
• is awarded a ticket for the international Falling Walls Conference on 9th November 2015 where some of the world’s most prominent scientists from around the world present their current breakthrough research in 15 minutes each.

”The competition challenged me to think how to present my research shortly, yet in a popular manner. The Lab also gave me a chance to experience the excited and distinguished atmosphere at the finale in Berlin.” – Eric Malmi, Falling Walls Lab Turku Finalist 2014

“The competition gave me a unique opportunity to extend my international contact network.” – Erika Halonen, Falling Walls Lab Turku Finalist 2015

More information about Falling Walls Lab Turku on Aboagora – Between Arts and Sciences

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Contact person:
Heli Rantala, coordinator of Falling Walls Lab Turku and Aboagora symposium
tfn +358 50 570 4017
email: hemara@utu.fi

Tweet about the Lab: #FallingWalls16

What: Åboriginal movie and game night + snacks
When: April 15th, at 4.00pm
Where: Auditorium Omega (Ω) ICT-building, Joukahaisenkatu 3 A
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1707810066159436/

Are you an international degree student? We’re hosting a movie and games night just for you!

Come join Åboriginals on the 15th of April for a round of Cards Against Humanity or Afrikan tähti, and a movie decided by Your popular vote.

We offer snacks such as chips, and coke.

The event is nonalcoholic, but after the movie some Åboriginals can introduce you to their own favourite hipster clubs or pubs you’ve definitely never heard of before!

Please enrol to the event via Facebook event or by sending email to Mr. Janne Ahtinen (janne.ahtinen(at)turkuamk.fi).

Come and experience entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial training and thinking at the University Entrepreneurship Day on 2nd of May, when several events, get-togethers and info sessions about entrepreneurship will be held at Turku School of Economics (Rehtorinpellonkatu 3).

As part of the University Entrepreneurship Day, an info session about the ecosystem of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship courses targeted especially to international degree students will be offered between 13.30 and 14.15 in ls 07, close to Mercator. Come and hear more about possibilities that entrepreneurship can offer to you!

Please, register to the event in order to get cake and coffee (registration in Finnish).

An inquiry amongst students on their needs of entrepreneurship education (in Finnish): https://stgallen.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_54sRlHKS2kV1iLP

Come along for networking, inspiration and learning! All the participants of the day enter a prize draw where they can win a ticket to the Shift business events .

More information about the event available here: http://www.yrittajyysyliopisto.fi/turun-yliopiston-yrittajyyspaivaa-vietetaan-2-5-university-entrepreneurship-day-on-2-may/

What is the Project Aces?

Project Aces is a working life simulation for the students of the higher education institutions of Turku, which offers to learn the project management basics through a client project. The students execute the project in multidisciplinary, and also international teams of 3-5 students.

The client projects tackle the development challenges of local enterprises, public sector organisations and NGOs. The projects can include e.g. planning and organising events, or developing marketing, communications, logistics or products.

For students the Project Aces offers:

• project management experience
• real working life environment
• possibility to learn by working with real clients
• international multidisciplinary student teams
• ECTS included into your degree
• contacts and skills for further job-hunting

What do you do?
The training is centered around client project conducted in multidisciplinary groups of 3-5 students. In addition, a Kick-off Camp and meetings to support the client project are organised. Find out more about the training.

To whom?
The training is aimed at undergraduate and master level students of the higher education institutions of Turku, and for graduates of 2015. For undergraduates, two years of succesful studies is recommended. Also foreign degree students and exchange students are welcome, if they are in Turku from May until August.

When?
The training is organised from 16 May to 22 August 2016. The Kick-off Camp on 16 May is compulsory to all students. Please see the Schedule.

Client projects
We aim at multidisciplinary team, where each students has a role based on his/her competence and experience. Therefore the students do not get to choose their teams or projects. The students selected for the training are informed on their projects by 9 May. Please read the testimonials and about past projects.

Student applications are welcome until 27th April.
Read more and apply now!

The Challenge Turku 2016 (8. – 10.04.2016) is a weekend long innovation camp for students that is organized by the University of Turku in co-operation with other higher education institutes in Turku, The city of Turku and other partners. The participants work in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to given challenges. Every team has a dedicated tutor who will help and guide the team throughout the challenge.

Challenge Turku 2016 Program

The kick o is at 18:00 on Friday the 8th of April and end at 14:00 on Sunday the 10th. During the camp the participants work, eat and have fun at the newly built and modern SparkUp premises.
This year all challenges are about creating the student city of your dreams. The exact themes and challenges will be kept secret until the beginning of the camp. Check out our Facebook page for clues.
All you need to do is bring your skills, knowledge and curiosity with you!
The participants will be divided into multidisciplinary teams at the beginning of the camp. The team with the bests innovation will be rewarded!

Participant registration to Challenge Turku 2016 is open from March 9th to April 8th, 2016: the camp is limited to a maximum of 60 participants, accepted in the enrolment order. To make sure you are in, fill in your application NOW at: http://goo.gl/forms/4z11wVabZK

International Degree Students: A survey of studying, working and living in Turku by Tytti-Maaria Laine
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