[Kaupunkitutkimus] Invitation: Built4People info & networking event on 10 Oct

[Hanna Mattila]

Dear all,

Join us in developing a sustainable and user-centered built environment and promoting research in the field

Friday 10 October, 2025 at 9:30–12:00, Mauno Koivisto Center

On October 10, the University of Turku will host the first event of the Built4People network, inviting researchers, companies, and authorities to discuss the future of housing and urban space. This event will also launch a new call for applications for the Turku Urban Research Program.

•       Date: Friday 10 October, 2025 at 9:30–12:00 (morning coffee 9:30–10:00)
•       Venue: Conference room Manu 1–4, Mauno Koivisto Center, Tykistökatu 6
•       For: All researchers and experts at the University of Turku interested in user-oriented built environment research. Experts from other universities or organizations related to the field are also welcome to attend the event.
•       Language: The event will be held in English.

Programme of the event
•       9:30–10:00 Morning coffee and networking
•       10:00 Opening of the event and introduction to the network
Research Director Taina Eriksson, UTU, Centre for Collaborative Research
Research Director Aki Koponen, UTU, Centre for Collaborative Research
Research Coordinator Jarmo Malmsten, UTU, Research Services
•       10:15 Turku Urban Research Program presentation of the program’s open call
Research Director Hanna Mattila, Turku Urban Research Programme
•       10:30 A Success Story in Preparing a Multidisciplinary Project
Senior Researcher Carolina Islas Sedano, UTU, Faculty of Technology
•       10:45 Participant introductions & 3-minute pitch session
Opportunity to briefly present your research or development idea, interests, or current projects (max 3 minutes per participant, 1–2 slides). This will serve as the basis for group discussions and identification of common themes.
•       11:20 Group work: shared interests and project ideation
•       11:50 Summary and next steps
• 12:00 Event ends

Read more here: https://www.utu.fi/en/news/news/join-us-in-developing-a-sustainable-and-user-centered-built-environment-and-promoting