Alumni events
Here you can easily follow, what kind of alumni activities there are coming.
Coming events
March: Helsinki Alumni in­ter­na­tional get-to­gether

Time: March, week 10 or 11 (TBC)
Place: Zoom 

Join us online to meet University of Helsinki alumni colleagues around the world. This is a relaxed get-together, where you can network internationally and get inspired. We will confirm our inspirational speaker shortly. The topic of the evening relates to our Alumni Day theme of sustainability.

The link to the Zoom event will be sent to registered participants.
April 19: Share & Learn: Pitch! - Synopsis of inspiration

Time: 19.4. at 5- 7 pm
Place: Online

Share & Learn: Pitch! - Synopsis of inspiration

Share your creative ideas in a pitching workshop! Be creative & effective - learn how to build a great pitch!

In this Share & Learn evening, you will learn how to bring out your skills in a credible, functional and concise way. We will go through the basic elements of a good Pitch and practice your pitching skills together. Come as you are and get inspired. You have a chance to grow as a performer and get practical tools for success with you.

University of Helsinki alumna Elsa Ervasti, Coach in pitching & stage presence (FM, TeM) gives tips and tool on how to build the connection to your listener. Elsa has coached hundreds of startups who drive digital innovations. She has written a book about pitching and presentations skills with HS-journalist Joonas Turunen called Pitch!- innostavan tiivistämisen taito! (Kustantamo S&S, 2020)

 
Previous events
December 16: Helsinki Alumni International Pre Christmas get-together

Time: 16.12.2021 at 6 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Online, Zoom

In this networking session our active alumni had a chance to meet, share ideas and discuss on international Helsinki Alumni activities and Helsinki Alumni Clubs' year 2022. We also had a nice Helsinki Alumni Christmas poll
November 23: University of Helsinki Alumni & Friends at the United States online event

Time: 23.11.2021 at 9 - 10.30 am (EDT)/ 4 - 5.30 pm (EET)
Place: Online

The first University of Helsinki Alumni & Friends online event was organized for our network in the United States. The event gave opportunity to network, learn more about the current activities of the University of Helsinki and Helsinki Alumni. We also had inspirational interactive panel discussion on educational topic.

The event was organized in cooperation with the Finnish Embassy at the United States and the Fulbright Finland Foundation. 
November 18: Think & Lead: Leading Diversity - case KONE

Time: 18.11.2021 at 8.15 - 10 am (EET)
Place: Zoom 

Helsinki Alumni member Kaija Bridger, Head of Talent and Culture of KONE led us to discuss about leading diversity with the inspiration of case KONE. We focused especially on staff development and recruitment. What does diversity leadership mean from these perspectives and what kind of role it has e.g. related to job satisfaction?
October 21: Helsinki Alumni in­ter­na­tional get-to­gether

Time: 21.10.2021 at 6 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom 

Join us online to meet University of Helsinki alumni colleagues around the world. This is a relaxed get-together, where you can network internationally and get inspired. Our inspirational speaker is University of Helsinki alumna, Mexican sociologist and a PhD candidate at UEF Violeta Gutiérrez Zamora. Violeta will inspire us to discuss on social aspect of sustainability through her presentation "Can sustainable development transcend the coloniality of the Nature and Society divide?"

The link to the Zoom event will be sent to registered participants.
October 19: Think Company HELSEED workshop - Pitch Clinic

Time: 19.10.2021 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom 

The last Helseed workshop of the year focuses on how to deliver a coherent and impactful presentation of your business, which has the power to open up the wallets of anyone who hears it - a pitch! Hear out the experts, write down the recipe for the perfect personalised pitch and give it a try. Practise makes perfect! When you walk away from the workshop, you will have all the tools in your pocket to nail it. 

The link to the Zoom event will be sent to registered participants.
October 12: Think Company HELSEED workshop - Startup Legalities

Time: 12.10.2021 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom 

This workshop will provide you with a structured overview on key legal matters concerning the process of setting up, as well as sustaining a business: for example handling the necessary paperwork and registering a company, as well as writing contracts. As tedious as these aspects of running a business can be, we highly recommend coming along to the workshop – just so you won’t have to stumble upon any legal issues by yourself.

The link to the Zoom event will be sent to registered participants.
October 5: Think Company HELSEED workshop - Investor's Insights

Time: 5.10.2021 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom 

The second HELSEED-workshop focuses on revealing the key elements that you should always have in order when planning to meet potential investors. We also look at specific issues in regards to the sustainability and responsibility of your business, both which have become equally important dealbreakers to the best investors as profitability.

The link to the Zoom event will be sent to registered participants.
September 21: Think Company HELSEED workshop - Creating a Business Plan

Time: 21.9.2021 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom 

Becoming an entrepreneur is not a clear step-by-step process to many of us – especially if you have not gotten prior education in business. To break down barriers, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you: HELSEED workshop series. From building up a business plan to getting ready for investment negotiations – pick the workshops you like or attend the whole series!

The first Helseed workshop of the autumn starts with the topic of creating a business plan. Business plan functions as an important roadmap for any business, and also it is seen as a key document when applying for funding. Not only can you convince investors with it, but you can also clarify your own goals, key functions of operations and your budget, in concrete terms. 

The link to the Zoom event will be sent to registered participants.
Janu­ary 23: China Alumni Club

Time: Jan 23, 2021 at 8.00-10.00 (UTC+2)
Place: Online

The year 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Finland. Even though the Covid-19 outbreak has affected several aspects of trade between the two countries, the relationship between the two nations remained warm and close. During the early days of the pandemic in China, Visit Finland warmed Chinese in the fight against coronavirus. Later, China also shipped medical supplies to Finland battling the coronavirus pandemic.

The Epidemic is both a challenge and an opportunity for cooperation between the two countries. Welcome to the online event for alumni of the University of Helsinki to discuss the current state of cooperation between China and Finland.

Welcome to take part in The University of Helsinki China Alumni Club Online Event! You can join us anywhere!
March 24: Helsinki Alumni in­ter­na­tional get-to­gether

Time: 24.3.2021 at 6 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom 

Join us online to meet University of Helsinki alumni colleagues around the world. This is a relaxed get-together, where you can network internationally and get inspired. You will also learn more about the possibilities of Helsinki Alumni Hub, our brand new online campus for Helsinki Alumni.
April 22: Think Company event: How to cope in a digital environment?

Time: 22.4. at 6 pm - 7.30 pm (EET)
Place: Online webinar
Organizer: Think Company

We work, study, meet friends and spend our freetime behind a computer or phone screen. The media today warns us of the dark side of the internet but we are also dependent on it. Our life is digital so we must make the most of it! 

Digital Wellbeing -event series promotes a variety of solutions to create a healthy relationship with technology. This is a series of three events where we get to hear from topics related to digital wellbeing.  The event series is offered by Helsinki Think Company. 

How to cope in a digital environment? 22nd of April, 6pm-7.30 pm. 

In the first event we will learn and discuss how the digital environment affects our health. The topic is broad, so each speaker approaches it through their own specialty. After short presentations, the perspective is deepened through a panel discussion. 

Speakers: Psychologist Pekka Freese, PhD Candidate Erika Maksniemi, PostDoc researcher Rasmus Mannerström and Head Physician (Psychiatry) Laura Suomalainen.
May 11: Alumni Science Book Club: Racism, Power and Resistance

Time: 11.5. at 4 pm - 6 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom (The link will be sent to registrants by email)

Everyday racism is often subtle and not appalling. Many don’t even understand their behavior as racist. Racism permeates Finnish society as an everyday and experiential phenomenon, but it is also an institutional and structural problem. The Black Lives Matter movement has also sparked a debate here and has shown that many people need information that is specifically adapted to the Finnish environment and based on research. Who can or must talk about racism?

The book Racism, Power and Resistance - Racialization, whiteness and coloniality in Finland presents racism and colonialism in Finnish society and their global connections.

Welcome to Alumni Science Book Club to hear Suvi Keskinen, Minna Seikkula and Faith Mkwesha (ed.) talk about their book. Lasse Leminen (Gaudeamus) interviews.

The event is in English.

In the Alumni Science Book Club, alumni and writers meet on current topics and interesting discussions. It is organized in co-operation with the University of Helsinki's publishing house Gaudeamus.

We follow the instructions of the University of Helsinki in a corona situation, which is why the Alumni Science Book Club is organized online using the Zoom program. To participate, you need a computer / mobile phone / tablet with Zoom and an internet connection.
May 19: Think Company event: Digital Wellbeing Tools

Time: 19.5. at 6 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Online webinar
Organizer: Think Company

We work, study, meet friends and spend our freetime behind a computer or phone screen. The media today warns us of the dark side of the internet but we are also dependent on it. Our life is digital so we must make the most of it! 

Digital Wellbeing -event series promotes a variety of solutions to create a healthy relationship with technology. This is a series of three events where we get to hear from topics related to digital wellbeing.  The event series is offered by Helsinki Think Company. 

Digital Wellbeing Tools 19th of May, 6pm-7 pm. 
June 16: Think Company event: Digital Interior Design

Time: 16.6. at 6 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Online webinar
Organizer: Think Company

We work, study, meet friends and spend our freetime behind a computer or phone screen. The media today warns us of the dark side of the internet but we are also dependent on it. Our life is digital so we must make the most of it! 

Digital Wellbeing -event series promotes a variety of solutions to create a healthy relationship with technology. This is a series of three events where we get to hear from topics related to digital wellbeing.  The event series is offered by Helsinki Think Company. 

Digital Interior Design 16th of June, 6pm-7 pm. 

More information for this third event of the event series will be updated here later in spring.