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Logomo hosts major conference on plant biology
Turku is set for an invasion of plant biologists in late June, all of whom share a special interest in a normally unexceptional plant.
Nursing work has taught Maarit Ahtiala and Marja-Liisa Ylitalo-Airo how to adapt to surprising situations. The ability to deal with pressure and react quickly are also advantages when organising international congresses.
Maarit Leskelä-Kärki and Kimi Kärki are enthusiastic and inspiring event organisers, who would rather create something new than be stuck in old familiar patterns. In the conferences and events they organise, science and art are intertwined in a natural fashion.
Åbo Akademi wins CatBior 2019 -congress to Finland
There is great excitement in the air. Professors Tapio Salmi and Dmitry Murzin are top scientists in their fields but they are also driven to share their expertise. They understand the significance of social activism and have been successful as congress organisers.
Masters of distribution of work
Deep dive into the world of animals
The University of Turku organises the first international conference on human-animal studies in Finland on 7–9 August 2018. More than 260 delegates from different countries are expected to participate.
Europe’s largest international conference on computational biology is coming to Turku
The European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) is coming to Turku for the first time in 2024. The conference will be chaired by Research Director Laura Elo from the Turku Bioscience Centre.
ESEB2019 showed the way for environmentally friendly congresses
Academy professor Craig Primmer and a group of evolutionary biologists from the University of Turku arranged the ESEB2019 congress in Turku without compromising the principles of sustainable development. The carefully selected arrangements provide an operating model which conserves nature even for future event organisers.
15.12.2020
The new boutique hotel on Turku’s famous Kakolanmäki Hill provides unique experiences, glimpses into the past and uncompromising elegance.
Opened in Turku in September 2020, Hotel Kakola marks a new brighter chapter in the history of the county prison dating back to 1890.
12.11.2020
The historically extensive project on four Sokos Hotels has strengthened Turku’s appeal as both a leisure travel destination and a destination for mee
Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa was only a hole in the ground by the railway station, but Tuija Suominen-Åkerlund still wanted to kn
19.10.2020
The City of Turku will be hosting the Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, even though circumstances have forced the event to go
“The event will be organized differently but just as well,” said City of Turku’s Manager of International Affairs Mika Akkanen at
15.09.2020
How should the organiser of a large meeting, seminar, congress, banquet or large-scale exhibition begin the planning of a responsible event?
Meetings and congresses, as well as related trade and scientific exhibitions and festivities, are events related to a specific topic or theme, wher
meetings
11.06.2020
Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa is the third new hotel that Turun Osuuskauppa has opened in Turku within a short period of time as part of its major EUR
Kupittaa, known in Swedish as Kuppis, is a rapidly developing district in the eastern city centre of Turku with a wealth of modern office facilitie
22.04.2020
International congresses are a valuable opportunity to make the City of Turku renowned as a competent scientific community and as an interesting touri
‘Our doors and heart are open for the congress guests’, says Mika Akkanen, Manager of International Affairs, when talking about the hospitality of
15.04.2020
Though it’s the oldest city in Finland, there’s nothing outdated about the quaint city of Turku, two hours from Helsinki.
Mostly destroyed by the Great Fire of 1827, it was rebuilt a few years later, introducing much of the charming architecture that makes it a must-vi
28.01.2020
The 2022 International European Light Microscopy Initiative (ELMI) conference has been decided to be organised in Turku.
ELMI is a scientific conference intended particularly for leaders and other personnel of light microscopy service units.
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The iconic Hamburger Börs has been hosting guests in the best location since 1894 – right in the centre of Turku by the Market Square. The elegantly refurbished hotel will open its doors again in autumn 2021 and provides again unforgettable hotel experiences in a modern setting.
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Located on the notorious Kakolanmäki Hill, Hotel Kakola is a private Finnish boutique hotel. The sturdy walls of this former county prison offer everything you need, regardless of whether you are looking for an exciting overnight stay or culinary delights or organising a memorable party or meetings.
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Easy and affordable accommodation in Naantali
