Biodiversity & Knowledge

This event addresses biodiversity-related issues and highlights research conducted at the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. The program includes talks and an interactive workshop, followed by lunch (optional, at own cost). Organized in collaboration with Wave Riders – The Interdisciplinary Network for Environmental Humanities.

Please sign up with this online form by Monday, 28 October.

PROGRAM

09:00–10:00 Talks:

Multidisciplinary Biodiversity Research at the UTU Biodiversity Unit

Juulia Räikkönen (University Researcher, Biodiversity Unit, University of Turku)

Perspectives on Biodiversity Research at the UTU Faculty of Humanities

Otto Latva (Senior Researcher, Cultural History, University of Turku & Chair of Wave Riders)

Marine Biodiversity Knowledge – A Transdisciplinary Perspective

Anna Törnroos-Remes (Associate Professor, Environmental and Marine Biology, ÅAU & Director of SOS)

10:00–10:15 Coffee

10:15–12:00 Workshop on Biodiversity Knowledge

Led by Anna Törnroos-Remes

12:00–13:00 Lunch at PiccuMaccia (optional, at own cost)