Tram to Campus! -event

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On Tuesday, 31 March, a tram-themed event will be held next to Student House A, inviting students and others interested to learn about the tramway plans and their possibilities. The event offers both light outdoor activities and an expert speaker programme indoors.

Outdoor Programme 12:00–14:00 – In front of Assarin Ullakko

At the outdoor stand, you can experience the atmosphere of the tram through various activity points while learning about the tramway project. On site you’ll find, for example:

  • Route map and sticker voting
  • Prize wheel with tram-themed rewards
  • Flyers and info snippets
  • A “social media photo tram” for fun pictures

The programme combines easy activities with an accessible way to explore how the tram could affect mobility, the urban landscape, and everyday life in Turku.

Speaker Programme 12:30–13:30 – Student House A, 2nd floor, Turku Hall (Finnish Only)

The talks focus on the tram’s impact on Turku’s development, economy, and student life. The schedule is as follows:

12:30 – Turku vuonna 2035: Miltä tulevaisuuden kaupunki näyttää?
Deputy Mayor Sini Ruohonen

12:40 – Miksi ratikka on taloudellisesti järkevä investointi?
Chief of Staff Tuomas Heikkinen

12:50 – Ratikka Turun kaduilla: Miten kaupungin infrat muuttuisivat?
Heikki Pärnä, Deputy Project Manager for Planning, Turku Tramway Alliance (Sweco Finland)

13:00 – Miksi opiskelijoiden kannattaa olla kiinnostuneita ratikasta?
Chair of the TYY Board, Roosa Partanen

13:10 – Åbo Akademis Studentkårin näkökulma raitiotiehen
Chair of the ÅAS Board, Svea Välimäki

13:20 – TUO:n puheenvuoro ratikan vaikutuksista opiskelijoiden arkeen
Chair of the TUO Board, Olga Hellmann

Why should you attend?

The tram is one of the largest future transport projects in Turku, and this event offers a clear and approachable way to learn about its potential. Whether you’re interested in urban development, transport, the environment, or student life, you’re sure to find new insights and ideas at the event.

The event is free of charge and open to everyone on campus.
Welcome to join!