Where will the 2010 programme be?
The Summer Academy will be hosted by Business and Innovation Development BID – unit within the Turku School of Economics, University of Turku.
Address: Rehtorinpellonkatu 3, FI-20500 Turku, Finland.
The Summer Academy venue is located in the university campus, approximately one kilometer from the Turku city centre. Participants can reach the venue from the city centre by public transportation (bus lines 4, 6, 28, 40, 50-55, 110, 320 from the market square to Hämeentie street, ticket fee 2,50 EUR), taxi (approx. 8 EUR during the day-time) or by walking.
How do I get there?
You can reach Turku by airplane (routes via Helsinki, Stockholm, and Copenhagen). If your flight arrives to the capital Helsinki-Vantaa airport, you can reach Turku by bus or train.
- Buses from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Turku: Matkahuolto Ltd - Bus & coach services
- Trains from Helsinki city centre to Turku: VR - Finnish national carrier
Turku Airport is located eight kilometers to the north of the city centre. You can reach the city centre by bus (bus line 1, 2,50 EUR) or by taxi (approx. 15 EUR).
Local Culture and Places of Interest
The City of Turku (the Swedish name Åbo), is located on the south-western corner of Finland and 160 kilometers west of the capital city Helsinki in an area which has the oldest cultural traditions in Finland. In fact, Turku is the oldest city in Finland and was also the capital of Finland up to the year 1812. The city is a fascinating combination of past and present, and has its own special atmosphere created by the River Aura, the vicinity of the sea and the archipelago, and a harmonious blend of old and new. Due to its long and colorful past, there are many attractions of historical importance for visitors. The Cathedral and Turku Castle, both dating back to the 13th century, have played an important role in the history of the city.
In 1996 Tuku was declared the official Christmas City of Finland. During the year 2011 Turku has been designated to be the European Capital of Culture together with Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. In addition, today Turku is one of the most popular conference towns in Finland hosting numerous international conferences every year. The EASA 2010 will take place in the end of the holiday season still providing opportunities experiencing the “summery”weather in Finland.
• Check the weather during your stay in Turku: Finnish Meteorological Institute
• For more information of Turku region: Turku Touring
Attending 3EP helped me understand how to include entrepreneurial skill-set development into software engineering curriculum. During just a few very intense days I got concrete ideas that I already have applied in my teaching, as well as a broader view on entrepreneurial education in an academic curriculum. I strongly encourage educators willing to add an entrepreneur flavor to their teaching to participate 3EP, regardless of discipline. 
