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Internship open at SOS for ÅAU students!
SOS is hiring an intern for autumn 2025 to assist with day-to-day tasks and activities at the centre. This internship offers a great opportunity to follow the work of a transdisciplinary research team, to learn more about interdisciplinary marine research, and to acquire and develop useful skills for the future. The duration of the internship is either three months full time or four months part-time, and the salary is 1500 €/month.
SOS endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Action
The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030)—known as the Ocean Decade—is a global initiative to advance ocean science and ensure the sustainable use of ocean resources. SOS has been officially endorsed as an Ocean Decade Action, making the Centre an official part of this worldwide movement.
A new citizen science project in the Archipelago Sea – Help us measure seawater temperatures!
A new citizen science project is kicking off, funded by SOS. Residents across the Archipelago Sea are invited to take part in the effort and help measure seawater temperatures to spot thermal microclimates and marine heatwaves.
Photo exhibit: Meanings of archipelago forests
The SOS-funded project “Meanings of archipelago forests” organised two forest workshops with schools in Nagu and Velkua in April. The pupils (from grades 7-9) took photographs with their mobile phones, thinking about what meanings of archipelago forests these photographs reflect – e.g., ecological, recreational, economic, cultural, or a mix of these. The photos taken by the pupils will be exhibited during the summer in both Velkua and Nagu.
Open position: Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Marine Ecology
Åbo Akademi University invites applications for a Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Marine Ecology at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, starting 1 January 2026 or as agreed. The closing date for applications is on 2.5.2025 at 15:00 (Finnish local time).
TekNatur inspires young people in technology and science
TekNatur consists of three competitions in technology and natural sciences aimed at Swedish-speaking pupils in grades 7-9 and upper secondary schools. The aim is to provide a platform for young people to explore and develop their interests in a fun and diverse way. Through a range of activities, competitions and workshops, participants are given the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and skills, while being encouraged to think creatively, solve problems and work together.
SOS at the 2024 National MSP Days
The first national Marine Spatial Planning Days were held in Helsinki on November 27-28, 2024, organized by the Finnish MSP Coordination in cooperation with some of their key collaborators. SOS took part in the event with a workshop exploring the biodiversity impacts of offshore wind farms.
Come build the Archipelago Sea Year 2025 together!
The thematic Archipelago Sea Year 2025, organized by the Archipelago Sea Biosphere Reserve, aims to raise awareness and discussions in society about the current state of the sea and how to address the challenges it faces. You can contribute to the year by proposing a collaboration or your own event!
The 2025 AURA Symposium takes place 19–21 March
The AURA (Aboa Universities Research Advances) Symposium is a biennially organized two-and-a-half day research and learning event for PhD and Master’s students from biology, geography and geology. The Symposium is organized jointly by PhD students from the University of Turku (UTU) and Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU). The next AURA Symposium takes place on 19– 21 March, 2025, at Arken (Tehtaankatu 2) Armfelt, Turku.
ÅAU and Meyer Turku collaborating to mitigate biodiversity effects
In an effort to mitigate their impacts on biodiversity, Meyer Turku is working together with a multidisciplinary team of Åbo Akademi University and SOS researchers. The project started in August 2024 and is set to conclude at the end of 2025.
SOS funds four innovative projects through the 2024 Project Booster Call
In an open call for projects focusing on biodiversity-related marine research, the Centre for Sustainable Ocean Science SOS awarded a total sum of 45 800 euros for four projects to be carried out during 2025. Through the targeted Project Booster funding, SOS aims to foster collaboration and to support the exploration of innovative ideas and preliminary research questions related to the Centre’s mission.
Open Call for Projects – Apply by Nov. 15!
SOS announces an open call for projects in biodiversity-related marine research that explore its potential for a societal transition to sustainability. The aim is to foster collaboration, explore innovative ideas, and to test preliminary research questions in the context of SOS. The available funding amounts to 45 000 € in total, and each project can apply for between 5 000 and 20 000 €.
New research centre at ÅAU tackles marine wicked biodiversity problems
The recently established Centre for Sustainable Ocean Science (SOS) organizes its kick-off event on Sept. 10-11 in Turku. The program addresses questions related to transdisciplinary research and sustainability transitions, bringing together viewpoints from various societal, scholarly and artistic fields.
The wicked problem of eutrophication
BSR Policy Briefing series 8/2023. The wicked problem of eutrophication – next steps in the process towards sustainable agriculture in Finland. By Anna Törnroos-Remes.
We are hiring!
Åbo Akademi University and SOS invite applications for a fixed-term Project Researcher position at the Faculty of Science and Engineering for 30 months, starting on September 1st, or according to agreement. The location of work is Turku, Finland.
