University of Helsinki
The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers scattered into 11 faculties on four campuses. The University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. Through the power of knowledge, the University has contributed to society, education, and welfare since 1640.
Events organised by the University of Helsinki reflect the University’s sustainable and responsible operations, which respect the ecological boundaries of the planet, promote equality, diversity, and accessibility, as well as safeguard the continuity of our operations also for future generations. The EUA Funding Forum is organised as a sustainable and responsible event. All conference venues, including hotels, are located within a short walking distance of each other. The servings are mainly vegetarian and we try to minimize food waste.
About Helsinki
Situated on the Baltic Sea, Finland’s capital, Helsinki, is a modern city of over half a million people, and is the second most northern capital in Europe. Surrounded by an archipelago of hundreds of tiny islands, and culturally influenced by both the East and West, Helsinki is unique, combining both modern and historic architectural styles with a love of open spaces that is at the very heart of Finnish identity. Helsinki is known as a stable and clean city with high standards of education and technology. Helsinki is large enough to provide all the services that a major congress may require, yet small enough to make delegates feel at home during their stay.
Helsinki is a compact city that is easy to explore on foot, as most of the sights are within walking distance. Even in the busy city centre, you are never far away from green areas and the sea. Helsinki has an excellent public transport system HSL comprising bus, tram, metro, commuter train and ferry services. Helsinki is committed to promoting a more sustainable way of life and has set an aim to be carbon neutral by 2030.