The University's Opening Carnival will take over Kaisa House and the City Centre Campus on Monday, 1 September, 2025

The Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY) organises the  to open the academic year on at 2-6 pm on Monday 1 September at the City Centre Campus. At the Carnival, both new and old students of the University of Helsinki will get a chance to explore the diverse range of organisations operating under HYY.

The organizations will set up their stands in the Kaisa House lobby (3rd floor), the Main Building, Fabianinkatu, Porthania and in the outdoor area of the City Centre Campus. The preparations for the event start at 9 am. The event itself runs from 2 pm to 6 pm, and it will take about 2-3 hours to dismantle. Fabianinkatu will be closed on the day of the event, which will affect accessibility such as parking in front of the library.

Questions about the library? You can find the library stands in the entrance hall of Kaisa House and on the first floor of Aleksandria. At the stand, we are happy to answer questions about the use of the library. If you play the on the Carnival day, we will reward you with the library’s fabulous overall badge!

Customers who wish to work in silence should take into account that the Opening Carnival will cause some noise and traffic in the building. The most peaceful working space can be found on basement floors K3 and K4 and in the Learning Centre Aleksandria.

The library's customer service desk and the self-service machines will operate normally during the event.