Think Corner programme: autumn 2013
Science themes
Future world order, 16 September – 15 November 2013
Think Corner will kick off the autumn with a multidisciplinary and easily understandable take on the rise and increasing impact of the developing economies. The first theme will deal with the changing global order and power structures, as emerging superpowers challenge the traditional hegemonies and the globe faces increasingly serious challenges. The focus will be on general trends in world politics and the economy, as well as in the emergence of China, India and Brazil, their social development and impact in the global operating environment. The countries will also be examined from the perspective of societal and social changes, language and cultural heritage. Other topics to be dealt with include the opportunities available to Europe and Finland in our changing world.
The goal of the events in this first theme is to disseminate information about current international developments, with new global players and changing structures shattering the views and practices traditionally held in world politics about the world governed by the old industrial countries. Apart from the new world order, discussions will also deal with the internal conditions and changes of the developing economies (China, India and Brazil) as well as their impact on the rest of the world. The event will also touch on the University’s and the Ministry of Education and Culture’s objectives, which state that institutes of higher education are to increase their cooperation and presence in the emerging economies.
The theme will be divided into the following sections:
- Where is the world heading? (16–27 September)
- China (30 September–11 October)
- India (14–25 October)
- Brazil (28 October–8 November)
- What next? (11–15 November)
Think Corner partnered with the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs to carry out this thematic event.
Regular events
Monthly craft session
Students of textiles teaching and craft science introduce the world of craft through different topics every third Friday of the month. Traditional handicraft topics, visiting specialists and modern craft science for all who are interested!
The autumn 2013 events will be held on 20 September, 18 October, 22 November and 20 December.
Exercise breaks
Unisport arranges 15-minute neck and shoulder exercise sessions two times a week. The sessions are free and open to all visitors. No exercise equipment or special clothing is needed. Can breaks get any easier and more entertaining than this?
Student Union events
Student Union events give an instant uplift to your Mondays! Join us to see and hear the Union’s active members talk about new events and activities. The agenda changes weekly. The events will take place on Mondays from 16.00 to 18.00. Welcome!
Insight into working life
Every second Friday of the month, from 12.00 to 14.00, the University of Helsinki Career Services will arrange an event dealing with topical phenomena in working life, job-seeking skills and a host of other interesting topics.
The autumn 2013 events will be held on 13 September, 11 October, 15 November and 13 December.
Come along to learn more!
