Turku University of Applied Sciences Ltd
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | Kirsi Haavisto Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the role of Universities of Applied Sciences in knowledge valorisation | — |
| 03 Feb 2026 | Kirsi Haavisto Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the role of Universities of Applied Sciences in knowledge valorisation | SRC |
| 06 May 2025 | Katja Reppel Head of Unit | Presentation on the activities of unit RTD.D4 and exchange of views on the future EU research priorities in the fields of democracy and culture. | — |
| 06 May 2025 | Kristien Van Goey Head of Unit | Presentation on the activities of Unit REA.C.1 Inclusive Society, within REA, on behalf of the European Commission Cluster 2 "Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society" of Horizon Europe and parts of the Horizon 2020's Societal Challenge. | — |
| 06 May 2025 | Katja Reppel Head of Unit | Presentation on the activities of unit RTD.D4 and exchange of views on the future EU research priorities in the fields of democracy and culture. | SRC |
| 06 May 2025 | Kristien Van Goey Head of Unit | Presentation on the activities of Unit REA.C.1 Inclusive Society, within REA, on behalf of the European Commission Cluster 2 "Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society" of Horizon Europe and parts of the Horizon 2020's Societal Challenge. | SRC |
Mission & Goals
Turku UAS is a higher education institution of 12,000 experts, researchers, students, faculty members and teaching professionals. We create solutions for a better tomorrow – both regionally and globally. Our graduates are practice-oriented professionals with top competencies. TUAS is organised in 5 faculties, Engineering, Business, ICT and Industrial Engineering, Health and Well Being and Arts Academy. As a significant regional actor, we harbour close ties to businesses and municipalities in Southwest Finland. Turku UAS is one of the largest technical universities in Finland. Students are sought after experts, with 99 % employment within five years of graduating.
EU Legislative Interests
Horizon Europe and other RDI Programme Erasmus+ Future technologies, digital society Biodiversity, sustainability Health, diagnostics, drug development Social change, welfare state Sea, maritime issues
Communication Activities
Turku University of Applied Sciences has been involved in EU funded research projects since the 7th Framework Programme. University management meetings with MEPs and other stakeholders. Expert consultations on relevant fields of research.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Consortium on Applied Research and Professional Education (CARPE) https://carpenetwork.org/about-carpe/ several Horizon Partnerships AASE, Academic Association of Sales Engineering AEC, Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochsulen ANMA, The Association of Nordic Music Academies APN EDU, Nordic/Baltic Advanced Practice Nursing Educators (Nordplus network) CDIO Initiative CIF, The Council of International Fellowship CILECT, International Association of Cinema, Audiovisual and Media Schools Circular Economy Club COHEHRE, Consortium of Institutes of Higher Education in Health and Rehabilitation in Europe Cumulus Association DERlab EAIE, European Association of International Education EAPRIL, The European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning EARN ECSO (European Cyber Security Organization) EESC European Economic and Social Committee EG MAMA - HELCOM, the HELCOM Expert Group on Marine Mammals EIASM, the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management EJTA, European Journalism Training Association ELIA, European League of Institutes of the Arts Ellen MacArthur Foundation ENCACT, European network on cultural management and policy EONS, The European Oncology Nursing Society EURAM, European Academy of Management FEDEC, European Federation of Professional Circus Schools FESET, European Social Education Training FISITA GEECT, Groupement Européen des Ecoles de Cinéma et de télévision GSEA, Global Student Entrepreneur Awards GSSI, Global Sales Science Institut IADR, International Association for Dental Research IFLA, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions IGDA, The International Game Developers Association IMP Group, Industrial Marketing and Purchasing Group, Resource Interaction SIG ISPIM Innovation Community Group KUNO An Art Gallery Without Walls Paradox, Fine Art European Forum ProQuest and ExLibris Director´s Forum PSSN, Nordic Psychiatric Nurses Association SALTO-YOUTH, Support, Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities for Youth network SEF, Sales Education Foundation SES, Sales Enablement Society The European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning (EAPRIL) The Nordic Arts & Health Research Network Time Machine Water Europe EASSH European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities
Organisation Members
Not applicable