Anti-racism in Turku – anti-racist action in the workplace and study environment.

Panel discussion: Anti-racism in Turku – anti-racist action in the workplace and study environment. 

The Turku UN Association and KULTVA, a research network at the University of Turku's Department of Social Sciences, are jointly organizing a panel discussion on March 19, 2026. The event is open to all Turku residents interested in the topic. The aim of the discussion is to examine anti-racism from a local perspective and to highlight different experiences, views, and practical actions in Turku. The event is part of International Anti-Racism Week, which will be celebrated from March 16 to 22, 2026.

Event: Anti-racism in Turku – anti-racist action in work and study environments

Time: Thursday, 19.3.2026, 15.15–16.45

Location: University of Turku, Publicum, Pub5

Language: English

Panelists:

Hải Nguyễn, doctoral researcher, University of Turku

Tuija Väyrynen, immigration coordinator, City of Turku

Roza Pambukhchyan, project coordinator, City of Turku

Mira Reunanen, chair, Turku Multicultural Council

NOTE: Students at the University of Turku can collect lecture pass marks from KULTVA events and seminars. Social sciences students can check the instructions on Moodle: https://moodle.utu.fi/course/view.php?id=18125

If you are applying for credits elsewhere, check the instructions at your department or faculty. 

No registration is required for the event, just pop by!

KULTVA is a research network established in 2014 at the University of Turku's Department of Social Sciences, bringing together students and researchers with an interest in issues related to culture and interaction. KULTVA follows the principles of safer spaces in its events. Read more here: https://blogit.utu.fi/kultva/about-kultva/kultvas-principles-for-safer-space/