Time: April 16th, 2024 at 4 pm - 6 pm
Place: Think Company, Exactum building K1 floor (Pietari Kalmin katu 5), Helsinki (on site)
Do you need help with finding a potential market for your business? We help you to understand the basics of market research.
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you HELSEED workshop series. Delivered with a logical progression, these workshops contain all the things you need to consider when setting up shop. You can pick and choose which workshops fit your needs the best, or you can attend the whole series.
Limited amount of places.
Time: April 19th, 2024 at 5.30 pm - 7 pm (UCT-4)
Place: New York Central Bar (Hyatt), at Grand Central Terminal, 109 E 42nd St, New York
Welcome to attend this relaxed After Work event, which is hosted by the Sustainability coordinator at the University of Helsinki, Elina Tanninen. She will share some latest news and insights on the University's sustainability and responsibility work.
In addition, you are welcome to sign up a companion/plus 1 to the event with you, who does not need to be a Helsinki Alumni.
Limited amount of places.
Time: Apr 20, 2024 at 6.30 pm - 9 pm (IST)
Place: The Residence of the Consul General of Finland to India, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
The Finnish Embassy in New Delhi and Consulate General in Mumbai inviting Alumni from Finland (from any academic institution) to join a Diplomatic Reception on 12.4. in Delhi and on 20.4. in Mumbai.
Contact the UH alumni team through alumni(at)helsinki.fi and tell about your interest to receive a direct invitation to the event from the Consulate general. Deadline for confirmation 8.4.2024.
Time: April 23rd, 2024 at 4 pm - 6 pm
Place: Think Company, E building (Latokartanonkaari 3), Helsinki (on site)
Great idea, lets test it! In this workshop we are giving you tools you need to test your ideas and help you to plan your piloting phase.
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you HELSEED workshop series. Delivered with a logical progression, these workshops contain all the things you need to consider when setting up shop. You can pick and choose which workshops fit your needs the best, or you can attend the whole series.
Limited amount of places.
Time: Apr 25, 2024 at 3.00-5.00 pm (EET)
Place: Partly hybrid event: Viikki Info Centre Korona, room K1088 and Zoom
What kind of sustainability issues should we as a university community address, and what kind of expertise is needed? This time, the Network will discuss current topics on sustainability and sustainability expertise. We will look at what sustainability expertise actually means and how it is supported at university. We will hear examples of sustainability activities and sharing expertise within the university community. In group discussions, we will bring our expertise together and look for ways to promote sustainability in our own working and study communities, on our own campus, in the university as a whole, or in society in general.
The common language used will be English. Group discussions will take place in Finnish, Swedish or English, depending on what is common to all members of the small group. Small group discussions are for both present and remote participants.
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.
The Alumni Day is the most important event of the year for University of Helsinki alumni. The event has a different theme each year that is closely integrated with current issues and focused on offering perspectives for the future. Sharp content is paired with relaxed discussion and networking with other alumni.
This spring, Alumni Day is comprised of a morning and an evening session. Their shared purpose is to offer insight and a chance to develop skills in relations to current issues in (working) life. Alumni Day is bilingual with both Finnish and English as official languages in the event. We look forward to seeing you!
Time: Wed 15.5.2024 at 9-11 (livestream 9-10)
Location: Think Corner, Yliopistonkatu 4 and livestream
During the morning session we talk about and discuss family-friendly working life. You'll hear perspectives on combining work and family, career courage, multicultural working life and the Finnish family leave reform. Live at Think Corner, you also have ther chance to discuss these themes with our speakers and other participants in Learning Cafe style discussions. Via the livestream you can listen to our speakers' presentations.
Learn more about the programme for the morning and register to attend here!
Time: ke 15.5.2024 klo 17-20
Location: UH Main building, Fabianinkatu 33
Welcome to the evening session of the Alumni Day! In this session, you will get to know current skills, phenomena and perspectives that relate to (working) life.
During the evening, you will be introduced to tools that help you develop your competencies as well as perspectives on current issues. You'll hear an inspiring keynote speech on leading diversity and tailor the evening to your needs by choosing workshops to attend. Some topics in the workshops are design thinking, sustainability competences and refining your professional profile.
Time: May 29, 2023 starting at 2 pm (EET)
Place: UH Main Building (Aleksanterinkatu 5.Helsinki)
Dress code: Participants in the procession wear a dark suit. Other participants to the ceremony should take into account the nature of the event.
The lectures are popular introductions to the professors' own field of science and current research questions. After the lecture day, the audience is also welcome to attend inauguration ceremony in the Great Hall, where one of the new professors will give their own inaugural lecture. A more detailed programme of the event will be published on this page later in the spring.
Accessible entrance from the courtyard of the Main Building through the archway at Yliopistonkatu 2.
Welcome!
Time: Apr 12, 2024 at 6 pm - 8.30 pm (IST)
Place: The Residence of the Ambassador of Finland to India, Finnish Embassy premises, New Delhi
The Finnish Embassy in New Delhi and Consulate General in Mumbai inviting Alumni from Finland (from any academic institution) to join a Diplomatic Reception on 12.4. in Delhi and on 20.4. in Mumbai.
Contact the UH alumni team through alumni(at)helsinki.fi and tell about your interest to receive a direct invitation to the event from the Embassy. Deadline for confirmation 8.4.2024.
Time: April 9th, 2024 at 4 pm - 6 pm
Place: Think Company, Think Corner (Yliopistonkatu 4), Helsinki (on site)
Do you have an idea of a business, but don't know where to start planning its implementation? The business models workshop is just for you!
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you HELSEED workshop series. Delivered with a logical progression, these workshops contain all the things you need to consider when setting up shop. You can pick and choose which workshops fit your needs the best, or you can attend the whole series.
Limited amount of places.
Time: April 2nd, 2024 at 4pm - 6 pm
Place: Think Company, Terkko Health Hub (Haartmaninkatu 4), Helsinki (on site)
Are you thinking about creating a business or a project? Join us to crystallize your thoughts into a vision.
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you HELSEED workshop series. Delivered with a logical progression, these workshops contain all the things you need to consider when setting up shop. You can pick and choose which workshops fit your needs the best, or you can attend the whole series.
Limited amount of places.
Time: Mar 27, 2024 at 5 pm - 7.30 pm
Place: Maria01, Lapinlahdenkatu 16, Helsinki
Are you passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation? Do you want to witness the next big ideas taking shape right before your eyes?
Be our guest and immerse yourself in the excitement as ten teams from the University of Helsinki's Pathways programme present their first-ever public pitches. These visionary teams are incubating a diverse range of groundbreaking ideas inspired by academia and beyond, and you have the chance to witness their journey firsthand.
Time: Mar 20, 2024 at 6 pm - 8 pm (CET)
Place: Helsinki EU Office, Rue Guimard 7, Brussels
This evening event at Helsinki EU Office was organized by the University of Helsinki EU Alumni Club.
The panel discussion offered insights to EU lobbying and its ethical perspectives. The University of Helsinki activities in Brussels were introduced by the UH Director of Development for research, Ritva Dammert. The practical perspectives of EU lobbying were reflected by Member of Parliament Heidi Hautala and Inquiries Officer (European Ombudsman) Emily Tullberg shared insights on ethical lobbying. After the panel discussion there was time for a relaxed mingle with some catering.
Time: Mar 7, 2024 at 3.30-5.30 pm (EET)
Place: Kaisa-sali, Kaisa house 7th floor, Fabianinkatu 30, Helsinki (remote opportunity from 3.30 - 4.30 pm)
Language: Instructions and presentation in English, discussion in relaxed trilingual environment
Join us to hear about the current state of the University's sustainability work, including biodiversity promotion at the University, and future plans. The network meeting will also give you the opportunity to participate in the process of making our new University Sustainability and Responsibility Programme 2025–2028.
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.
Time: Feb 28, 2024 at 3 pm - 5 pm
Place: UH Kumpula campus, Exactum building (Pietari Kalmin katu 5. Helsinki), room B123
AI and data play pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of research, innovation, and business. Harnessing the power of intelligent algorithms and robust data analytics not only propels scientific discovery and technological breakthroughs but also empowers businesses, driving unprecedented growth and efficiency.
The Kumpula Innovation Campus team invites you to hear more about AI and Data through Innovation talks and after presentations to join the Cheese 'n' Wine Networking.
Time: Feb 13-15, 2024 (registration deadline Jan 29)
Place: Lahti University Campus
This international conference will bring together researchers, decisionmakers, specialists and other stakeholders interested in planetary health, sustainability and wellbeing.
Participation (registration fee) includes 3 days of transdisciplinary sessions, discussions, presentations and posters that spur transformative action through scientific knowledge.
The conference will focus on how human health and the health of the planet are closely connected and what can be done to protect and enhance both. In particular, the conference encourages finding solutions in complex systems and interlinked crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and the rise of noncommunicable diseases.
Time: Thursday 8.2.2024, 15:00–19:00
Place: Forest Sciences Building on Viikki Campus (Latokartanonkaari 7, Helsinki), talks & pitches in Raisio hall
Welcome to Viikki Food Design Factory’s season #3 finale event on the 8th of February! The evening offers impact perspectives from agricultural development to entrepreneurship support – and of course, a sneak peek to the early sustainable food system solutions in the making.
Time: Jan 31, 2024 at 8.30-10.00 am and 2-6 pm
Place: Morning event at Terkko Health Hub (Haartmaninkatu 4, Helsinki) and the afternoon event at Biomedicum 1 (Haartmaninkatu 8, Helsinki)
Language: relaxed trilingual event (Finnish, English, Swedish)
Dress code: business casual
This Anniversary Day is meant for employees and students as well as alumni and other partners of the Faculty of Medicine. There will be e.g. interesting talks from our young researcher generation. In the afternoon is also published, who is the Alum of the Year 2024 for the Faculty of Medicine!
Restricted amount of places. Deadline for registration is on Jan 24th at 3 pm (EET).
Welcome!
Time: Jan 25, 2024 from 5 to 8 pm (EET)
Place: Svenska social- och kommunalhögskolans festsal, Snellmaninkatu 12, Helsinki
Hear what researchers at the Faculty have to say about Europe, blocs and the direction our world is going. The event is open for all. The capacity of the venue is 100 participants. You can attend all sections of the programme or only those you are interested in. Welcome!
Time: Jan 25, 2024 from 5.15-8.45 pm (EET)
Place: Fabianinkatu 24 A (2nd and 3rd floor), Helsinki
The Helsinki Collegium's program for Night of Science begins with an open office hour, during which visitors have the chance to learn about current research of our fellows.
Then, a panel discussion with Collegium fellows addresses the ethics and politics of care and belonging. Should our societies become more caring – and if so, then how? Does caring for some mean excluding others?
The evening concludes with a musical performance by Astrid Swan, who is currently working at HCAS as Kone Foundation Art Fellow.
Welcome!
Time: Jan 25, 2024 from 6 to 9 pm (EET)
Place: University of Helsinki Observatory, Kopernikuksentie 1, Helsinki
Ever wondered how eruptions at the Sun influence our planet or what sparks the aurorae? Dive into a cosmic journey with University of Helsinki researchers, with engaging presentations and hands-on activities during the Night of Science 2024. Free entrance!
Welcome!
Time: December 15, 2023 at 6 pm - 8 pm (New York time)
Place: Harborside Inn, Boston, USA
The informal meet-up will be a great opportunity to meet fellow US-based alumni and Vice-Rector of the University of Helsinki, Kai Nordlund. Our Alumni Team will offer some refreshments for the participants.
The event is avec/plus 1
Time: Dec 13, 2023 starting at 2 pm (EET)
Place: UH Main Building (Unioninkatu 34,.Helsinki), The public can watch the lectures also via live stream.
Dress code: Participants in the procession wear a dark suit. Other participants to the ceremony should take into account the nature of the event.
Twenty-seven newly appointed professors of the University of Helsinki will give their inaugural lectures on Wednesday, 13 December 2023, starting at 14. The lectures are open to the public and take place in the University’s Main Building (Aleksanterinkatu 5). The public can watch the lectures also via live stream. The lectures serve as popular introductions to the professors’ fields of science and current research issues.
The programme below includes the timetable, lecture rooms and topics for individual lectures. The inaugural lectures will be held in the language of the topic indicated in the programme. The inauguration ceremony will begin at 16.30 in the Great Hall. The programme includes a speech by Chancellor Kaarle Hämeri, musical performances and introductions of the new professors. In addition, the inauguration ceremony will feature an inaugural lecture by Professor of Plant Biodiversity Anna-Liisa Laine.
After the inauguration ceremony. After the ceremony, the reception, including refreshments, will be held on the second floor of the Main Building.
Accessible entrance from the courtyard of the Main Building through the archway at Yliopistonkatu 2.
Welcome!
Time: From Aug 17 until Nov 30 (during the Think Corner opening hours)
Place: Think Corner, Helsinki
Photographer Perttu Saksa has photographed animals humanity has threatened from the bone collection of the University of Helsinki’s Finnish Museum of Natural History.
Perttu Saksa is an award-winning photographer and visual artist. In his art, he focuses on the relationship between humans and the environment, as well as on natural history and related collections.
The exhibition is free of charge.
Time: 29.11.2023 at 8.15 - 10 (EET)
Place: Online (Zoom), link sent to registered participants
We will discuss the questions related to successful recruitment and retention of international talents. Regina Ainla from Business Finland will share insights on the existing support mechanisms for employers related to the topic. And we will hear a personal case experience from alum Paulo de Tarso Fonseca Silva, who is a 2017 graduate from the University of Helsinki and is currently working as a consultant in Finland.
Join the peer alumni network to discuss about this current and also nationally important topic, and get tips from the speakers and other participants. Limited amount of places, so that we are able to host an interactive morning for registered participants.
Time: Nov 14, 2023 6 pm (Swedish time)
Place: The Finnish Institute in Stockholm, Snickarbacken 2
Language: English
The Swedish Alumni Club together with the Finnish Institute invited alumni to attend an interesting evening event with Helsinki Alumni member Laura Solanko as the key note alumni speaker. Other panelists were Russia researcher and Professor Ann-Mari Sätre from Uppsala university and researcher, Associate Professor Jesper Roine from Stockholm School of Economics.
Before the discussion part all alumni were welcome to join a relaxed mingle at the Winter Garden of the Finnish Institute from 5 pm.
Times: November 2nd, 2023 at 4 pm - 9 pm
Place: City Center Campus, Helsinki
Touring was organized for the Helsinki Think Company alumni and partner organizations. The tour showcased how the academic knowledge looks like in future!
Time: October 24th, 2023 at 4 pm - 6 pm (EET)
Place: Think Company, Terkko Health Hub (Haartmaninkatu 4), Helsinki (on site)
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you HELSEED workshop series. Delivered with a logical progression, these workshops contain all the things you need to consider when setting up shop. You can pick and choose which workshops fit your needs the best, or you can attend the whole series.
Limited amount of places.
Time: Oct 10, 2023 at 5.30 pm - 8 pm
Place: Pitcher & Piano Cornhill, London
The event was a great opportunity to meet fellow UK-based alumni and reconnect after several years without Helsinki Alumni events in the UK. And to learn about the interesting NATO and security policy related research done by professor Juhana Aunesluoma, who is working as a visiting researcher at Oxford in fall 2023.
All University of Helsinki Alumni were welcome to attend the event.
Time: October 10th, 2023 at 4 pm - 6 pm (EET)
Place: Think Company, Terkko Health Hub (Haartmaninkatu 4), Helsinki (on site)
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you HELSEED workshop series. Delivered with a logical progression, these workshops contain all the things you need to consider when setting up shop. You can pick and choose which workshops fit your needs the best, or you can attend the whole series.
Time: October 3rd, 2023 at 4 pm - 6 pm (EET)
Place: Helsinki Think Company, Think Corner, Helsinki (on site)
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you HELSEED workshop series. Delivered with a logical progression, these workshops contain all the things you need to consider when setting up shop. You can pick and choose which workshops fit your needs the best, or you can attend the whole series.
Time: September 28th, 2023 at 10 am - 2 pm (EET)
Place: Oodi library, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki (on site)
This event included a topical Keynote speech by Dr. Gerd Maack from the German Environment Agency UBA, who gave insight to the current challenges and regulation regarding pharmaceuticals in the environment. We also heard a broad setting of presentations from different actors in the pharmaceutical sector on their aspects regarding sustainability challenges as well as solutions to support sustainable development in the field.
Time: September 26th, 2023 at 4 pm - 6 pm (EET)
Place: Helsinki Think Company, Think Corner, Helsinki (on site)
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you HELSEED workshop series. Delivered with a logical progression, these workshops contain all the things you need to consider when setting up shop. You can pick and choose which workshops fit your needs the best, or you can attend the whole series.
Time: Sep 19, 2023 from 15.00 to 17.00, times EET
Place: Think Corner, Think Lounge (hybrid)
Language: Casually in three languages
The event provided insights into the past and a glimpse into the future as Anne Remes and Tom Böhling, the current and former Vice Rectors for Sustainability and Responsibility, engaged in a dialogue about university as a forerunner. Additionally, there were inspiring and concise sustainability Pecha Kucha presentations shedding light on the university's current initiatives in 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.
Time: Sep 14, 2023 at 6 pm - 8 pm (New York time)
Place: Holiday Cocktail Lounge (75 St Marks Pl), New York
The informal and free event was a great opportunity to meet fellow US-based alumni as well as the climate researchers of the University of Helsinki, who were visiting the USA.
Time: 7.6.2023, at 5-6 pm (EET) & after event in Helsinki at 6-8 pm
Place: Zoom & after event on-site at Thirsty Scholar (Helsinki)
University of Helsinki alumni network, Helsinki Alumni celebrates our recent and coming graduates, our new alumni. We also want to inspire our graduates in their path to find their own career and interests, as well as to share inspiring information on Helsinki Alumni activities available. Inspirational speaker of the online event is alumnus, certified business coach Roberto D'Abrosca. UH greeting by Vice-Rector, Professor Kai Nordlund.
Limited amount of places for the on-site event (refreshments served). Link to the online event sent to registered participants.
Time: May 27, 2023 at 2 pm - 4.30 pm (UTC+8)
Place: MOI Restaurant, MOMA T4, No.1 Xiangheyuan Rd, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Offline meet-up events from the China Alumni Club are back! We are organized a get-together for Alumni of the University of Helsinki in Beijing on May 27th. The venue wa filled with Finnish design and elements. A great opportunity to meet and network with fellow alumni, as well as the new Board of the China Alumni Club,
All University of Helsinki Alumni were welcome to attend the event!
Time: May 20, 2023 at 6 pm - 8 pm (UTC+8)
Place: Årgang Kaffe, Building #2, No. 10, Baoqing Rd, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Offline meet-up events from the China Alumni Club are back! We are organizing a get-together for Alumni of the University of Helsinki in Shanghai on May 20th. The venue is filled with Finnish design and elements. We are looking forward to seeing you all again finally in person. This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow alumni, as well as the new Board of the China Alumni Club.
All University of Helsinki Alumni are welcome to attend the event! The event is free of charge.
Time: October 14, 2022 at 5 pm - 7.30 pm (UTC-4)
Place: Washington DC, Takoda Bar (715 Florida Avenue NW)
Alumni of the University of Helsinki met in an afterwork get-together. Also the vice-deans from the Faculty of Social Sciences (Hanna Wass) and the Faculty or Arts (Mikko Saikku) were present to network with alumni.