The University's Incubator and Entrepreneurship Services offer easily accessible programmes, courses, and services to support the development, launch, and growth of business ideas. The services are open to all members of the university community who are interested in entrepreneurship.
Thematic pre-incubator and incubator programmes exist on each campus and many of the programmes are related to sustainability solutions.
On-campus gardening is possible on all University of Helsinki campuses. Gardening opportunities are available to the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as staff. The inspiration for gardening originates in students, and the first grow bags were placed in the courtyards of the Snellmania and Topelia buildings at the City Centre Campus in 2013.
The University of Helsinki wants to create a community-owned culture of sustainability that is visible in the everyday life of our University and accelerates the achievement of our sustainability goals. The University carried out a call inviting any members of the University community to apply for funding for their sustainability and responsibility ideas, known as Sparkles.
The sustainability and responsibility network of the University of Helsinki promotes the transition towards an increasingly sustainable University and society. The network provides a place for learning, networking and influencing related to sustainability and responsibility.
We invite students, employees and alumni of the University of Helsinki to join sustainability-themed events and be part of a dynamic community. No advance knowledge of sustainability and responsibility is required. Instead, an inquisitive mindset and interest in building an increasingly sustainable world are enough. The network’s operations stem from its participants, reflecting their attitudes and goals.
The network is open to the whole university community - no membership required. The network operates throughout the academic year in the network’s own Teams area. Please contact
The Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY) offers students opportunities to promote sustainability and responsibility. Find out more about HYY's activities, committees and organisations.
Across the university’s units, faculties, and campuses, there are various sustainability-themed and well-being–related groups made up of staff and students. You can inquire about these activities directly within your faculty or unit.