Turun yliopisto

Turun yliopisto

Turun yliopiston tutkijat ja opiskelijat pureutuvat kiehtoviin ja ajankohtaisiin kysymyksiin podcast-sarjoissa. Researchers and students of University of Turku discuss fascinating and current questions in our podcasts.

  1. 2d ago

    UNICOM+ podcast series | Entrepreneurship communities: your gateway to the startup ecosystem

    When starting a new business, why would anyone try to go it alone when there is an entire ecosystem ready to help? In this episode of the UNICOM+ podcast series, we discuss how entrepreneurship communities like Turku Startup Hub, BoostTurku, and the University of Turku’s own Entrepreneurial Hub Konttori support future entrepreneurs at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey. The episode is hosted by Antti Nuutinen, Collaboration Manager at the University of Turku. Joining the conversation are Indiamara Claudino, Community Builder at the Turku Startup Hub, and Tanja Holm, Co-founder of Environmental Impacts Academy Oy. Topics covered: • What are the most concrete benefits of belonging to entrepreneurship communities? • How do the startup scenes in Turku and Tampere differ from each other? • Opportunities for international talents and the barrier to entry for starting a business in Turku • The gender gap in entrepreneurship and the significance of networks aimed at women, such as BoostHer events • The support offered by communities, such as mentoring programs and entrepreneurship workshops Find more information: • Turku Startup Hub: https://startupturku.com/ • Boost Turku ry: https://www.boostturku.com/ • Support for University of Turku students and researchers: https://sites.utu.fi/konttori/ • Support for Turku University of Applied Sciences students and researchers: https://www.turkuamk.fi/en/project/turku-amk-startlab/ • Support for Åbo Akademi students and researchers: https://www.aaes.fi/ Listen also on: • YouTube: https://youtu.be/TxfOiPT2gwc • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fw5j6yTr76b6tYXyQkcji?si=iKUKbpuCQIGAn00d_VYX3g Podcast transcript: https://www.utu.fi/en/study-at-utu/colours-of-uniturku-podcast/entrepreneurship-communities

    UNICOM+ podcast series | Entrepreneurship communities: your gateway to the startup ecosystem
  2. 2d ago

    UNICOM+ podcast series | International voucher: supporting companies hiring international talents

    Attracting international talent and supporting company growth go hand in hand. In this UNICOM+ podcast episode, we explore the International Voucher in the City of Turku as a practical tool to connect companies with international expertise and support regional development. The International Voucher is designed to support employers recruiting international talent. The episode is hosted by Lotta Metsärinne, Career Counsellor and Project Planner at the Career Services of the University of Turku, and Lucia Vuillermin, International Relations Coordinator at Turku University of Applied Sciences. They are joined by Jonathon Murphy, Project Coordinator at the City of Turku, who shares insights into how the voucher works in practice. Topics covered: • The purpose and structure of the International Voucher • How companies can utilise the International Voucher to access international expertise • Examples of collaboration enabled by the International Voucher • The role of international talent in regional business development Find more information: • The International Voucher | Turku.fi https://www.turku.fi/en/jobseekers-and-employees/international-voucher Listen also on: • YouTube: https://youtu.be/lWGY4gvbSFU • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SbhvsDYouS2601EiCEec9?si=54dff30e57b44918 Podcast transcript: https://www.utu.fi/en/study-at-utu/colours-of-uniturku-podcast/international-voucher

    UNICOM+ podcast series | International voucher: supporting companies hiring international talents
  3. 2d ago

    UNICOM+ podcast series | Internships for university of applied sciences students: how to succeed

    Internships are a key part of studying at a university of applied sciences—but how do you find one, and what should you expect? In this UNICOM+ podcast episode, we explore internship opportunities for students at Turku University of Applied Sciences and share real experiences to help you succeed. The episode is hosted by Lucia Vuillermin, International Relations Coordinator at Turku University of Applied Sciences. She speaks with Ashmita Devkota, a Bachelor's student in Engineering, and Aaro Mustonen, Senior Lecturer at Turku University of Applied Sciences, about internship experiences and guidance from both student and staff perspectives. Topics covered: • A realistic overview of internships at Turku University of Applied Sciences • Practical advice on how to find and secure an internship • How internships are linked to study credits at Turku University of Applied Sciences • Differences between internships within the university and in external organisations Find more information: • Recruitment services - Turku AMK https://www.turkuamk.fi/en/co-operation-and-services/recruitment-services/ • Practical training (behind Turku University of Applied Sciences credentials) https://tuas365.sharepoint.com/sites/Studying/SitePages/Practical-training.aspx • Students studying in research universities (University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University), see this episode. Listen also on: • YouTube: https://youtu.be/brQj74bqi6s • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CSIPTjecE1Ei1zOecPVdK?si=a3e938e9d9af4a9c Podcast transcript: https://www.utu.fi/en/study-at-utu/colours-of-uniturku-podcast/internships-at-turku-university-of-applied-sciences

    UNICOM+ podcast series | Internships for university of applied sciences students: how to succeed

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Turun yliopiston tutkijat ja opiskelijat pureutuvat kiehtoviin ja ajankohtaisiin kysymyksiin podcast-sarjoissa. Researchers and students of University of Turku discuss fascinating and current questions in our podcasts.

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