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: 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.
Limited amount of places.
Time: September 28th, 2023 at 10 am - 2 pm (EET)
Place: Oodi library, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki (on site)
This event includes a topical Keynote speech by Dr. Gerd Maack from the German Environment Agency UBA, who will give insight to the current challenges and regulation regarding pharmaceuticals in the environment. We will also hear 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.
This event is open for everyone who is interested in knowing more about sustainability in pharmacy. Lunch will be provided on site. DL for registration is 22.9.2023
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.
Limited amount of places.
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.
Limited amount of places.
Time: Oct 10, 2023 at 5.30 pm - 8 pm
Place: Pitcher & Piano Cornhill, London
The event will be 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 are welcome to attend the event! In addition, you are welcome to bring a companion/plus 1 to the event with you, who does not need to be a Helsinki Alumni.
Refreshments and salty snacks served for signed up participants.
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.
Times: November 2nd, 2023 (more exact schedule TBC)
Place: City Center Campus, Helsinki
Join us in touring the Helsinki Think Company alumni and partner organizations, and see how you could use your academic knowledge in future! The companies and more detailed schedule are published soon, so sign up now and stay tuned for the crawl of the year!
Time: Nov 14, 2023 (the more exact time will be confirmed in the beginning of fall season)
Place: The Finnish Institute in Stockholm, Snickarbacken 2
The Swedish Alumni Club will invite all alumni to attend an interesting evening event with Helsinki Alumni member Laura Solanko as the key note alumni speaker. Other panelists are Russia researcher Ann-Mari Sätre from Uppsala university and researcher Jesper Roine from Stockholm School of Economics.
Save the date on your calendar and follow our updated communications here and in Helsinki Alumni Hub.
The discussion is held in Swedish.
Time: 29.11.2023 at 8.15 - 10 (EET)
Place: Online (Zoom), link sent to registered participants
Why you should be ready to recruit international talents?
We will discuss the questions related to successful recruitment 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: Dec 13, 2023 starting at 2 pm (EET)
Place: UH Main Building (Unioninkatu 34,. Helsinki)
The lectures serve as popular introductions to the professors’ fields of science and current research issues. A detailed programme of the event will be published at a later date.
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.
We celebrated the history of Conferment and the start of summer at Espa Stage with Conferment music, fashion and a play. The recording of the event will be published soon (in Finnish).
Time: May 31, 2023 starting at 3 pm (EET)
Place: UH Main Building (Unioninkatu 34) and Metsätalo (Unioninkatu 40, possibility to follow also through Unitube streaming
Twenty newly appointed professors of the University of Helsinki will give their inaugural lectures. The public can watch the lectures also via Unitube 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, open to all, 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 Arniika Kuusisto.
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: May 10, 2023 at 6 pm - 8.30 pm (New York time)
Place: The Winslow bar, 243 E 14th St, New York
The informal and free event was a great opportunity to meet fellow US-based alumni as well as the Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences Johanna Mäkelä and Director of Innovations and Ecosystems for the University of Helsinki Santtu von Bruun, who were visiting the USA.
All University of Helsinki Alumni were welcome to attend the event! In addition, you are welcome to sign up a companion/plus 1 to the event with them, who did not need to be a Helsinki Alumni.
Refreshments served for signed up participants.
Times: May 5th, 2023 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Viikki campus, 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: April 27, 2023 at 6 pm - 8 pm
Place: The Ship & Shovell (1-3 Craven Passage), London
London Alumni Club had a relaxed meet-up in London in April. The event offered a possibility to network with fellow UH Alumni and Friends and to share your views on which kind of activities you would like to have for the network. Refreshments served for signed up participants.
Times: April 27th, 2023 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Kumpula campus, 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.
Times: April 20th, 2023 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Central Campus, 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: April 19, 2023 from 15.15 to 17.15 (live stream from 15.15 to 16.15), times EET
Place: Biocenter 1, hall 1401. The event will be streamed live.
Language: The primary language of the session is Finnish. Online interpretation available in English.
Theme of this event is Climate work and carbon neutrality.
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.
Times: April 13th, 2023 at 4 pm - 8 pm (EET)
Place: Meilahti campus, 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: March 29, 2023 at 3 pm - 4.30 pm (EET) online & on site at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: The online event link sent to registered participants, on site events in Helsinki, Turku and Vaasa
University of Helsinki, Arcada, Hanken, Novia and Åbo Akademi invited all alumni and other interested in this joint Swedish-speaking event with topic "One work life, many generations - when do we step each others toes?" The key-note speaker of the event was UH alumnus and leadership anthropologist Andreas (Anttu) Forsberg.
During the event we deepened our knowledge and understanding concerning the intergenerational cooperation. What are the values of different generations and how can you manage the workforce of different ages in the best possible way? During the event, we highlighted different approaches to working across generations, as well as got tips on how we dare to take the difficult conversations as well. You also heard our alumni panel to discuss this topic, and had the opportunity to reflect it further with other alumni at our after work events in different locations.
Time: Tue, March 28, 2023 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Paikka: Metsätalo, hall 1 (Unioninkatu 40)
The Alumni Day is the most important event of the year. There is a special theme each year for Alumni Day. The theme is linked to current research and general discussion, and looks forward to the future. In addition for top research based content the event provides opportunity for relaxed networking with fellow alumni.
The energy transition affects us all. At Alumni Day 2023, we will stop at to consider what this really means.
At the main part of the event in the University of Helsinki we have our alumna, MSocSc and Professor of Practice Reetta Räty leading the discussion. This discussion part is in Finnish.
After the discussion, you will have the opportunity to find new energy for your own life through shared discussion moments also in a relaxed trilingual atmosphere. Choose your favourite one at the venue or explore them all! You will be able to participate and meet other alumni. You can also recharge with refreshments if you wish.
Time: March 20, 2023 at 5 pm (EET)
Place: University Great Hall, Unioninkatu 34 (Helsinki) and stream
The University of Helsinki celebrated a Conferment Jubilee 2023. In this solemn opening event the honorary doctors at all the four conferments of this spring (the Faculties of Veterinary medicine, Philosophy, Theology and the Faculty of Law) were announced.
The participants enjoyed also the premiere of Cecilia Damström’s jubilee cantata Science Frictions and the book release of the history of the conferment tradition in Finland, written by Dr. Tero Halonen.
Dress code a dark suit.
Time: 16.3.2023 at 5 - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Stage, Think Corner (Yliopistonkatu 4) and stream
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming influential throughout technological society, from transport to healthcare, civil engineering to personal electronics. But, what kind of intelligence does our AI possess? The talks in this seminar focused on the study of learning in humans and AI together, interacting in cooperation or competition.
Time: 9.3.2023 at 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom
Helsinki Alumni offers relaxed and inspirational alumni evenings online for our global alumni network during the year. The events are in English. We discussed about the role of the international science community and research for this work and learned more about the work of Future Earth.
Our inspirational speaker in this evening was our alumna, PhD and Associate Director of the Future Earth US Global Hub, Veera Mitzner. We had a great opportunity to discuss the current topics with our speaker and fellow alumni during the event.
Time: 1.3.2023 at 3.00 - 6.30 pm (EET)
Place: In person, EE-building, Agnes Sjöberginkatu 2, 00790 Helsinki (Viikki campus)
Looking for people to change the world with? Come meet pioneering startups in the food systems and circular economy sectors to the Mix&Match event in Viikki on the 1st of March at 15:00.
Viikki Food Design Factory and Helsinki incubators invite you to the Mix&Match event arranged specifically for connecting potential collaborators with impact startups.
Then this event is for you!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required by 20.2.2023.
Time: 1.3.2023 at 5.00 - 6.30 pm (EET)
Place: In person, Kaisa room (Kaisa library 7th floor), Helsinki
How to build a career that looks like you? And what are the most important characteristics of servant leadership?
Have you graduated max. 5 years ago? Are you a current PhD student at the University of Helsinki or studying in one of the following Master’s Programmes?
If you answered yes at least in one of the questions above and the topic of the evening and networking intrests you, you are exactly who we are looking for!
As part of our Helsinki Alumni Think & Lead leadership network activities we arranged an English speaking event targeted for students and alumni noted above. We had our alumna Maija Eklöf as our inspirational speaker in this evening event. She inspired us to discuss about finding own career path and how to make your talent shine. We also touched the topic of servant leadership during the evening. She has MSocSc (Communication) background and has a versatile international work background.
Time: Feb 10, 2023 at 3 - 5 pm (EET)
Place: Stage, Think Corner, Yliopistonkatu 4 and stream
What on earth is a conferment? What are its varied but ancient rituals about? Was the conferment the highlight of your life, or are you provoked by the forms that need updating? You think you already know all about the history of conferment?
Whether you're a graduate Doctor or Master and you're thinking about participating in the conferment, or working at a university but not aware of its own ceremonies, or just interested in the manifestations of academic culture, this is an event for you!
Welcome to the first participatory public event of the year of conferment jubilee. Take a coffee or a glass to the Science Corner to hear entertaining information and participate in an educating game! The discussion will involve representatives of various roles and bodies. Several short programme numbers, live images and a diagnostic conferment quiz.
The event will be steamed and its languages will be Finnish, Swedish, English and Latin.
Time: December 15, 2022 at 3.45 pm - 6 pm (EET)
Place: Think Corner, Think Lounge. The event will be streamed live.
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.
This was the inaugural meeting of the the sustainability and responsibility network of the University of Helsinki.
Time: November 30, 2022 at 6 pm (UTC-4)
Place: Cambridge Brewing Company (1 Kendall Square Bldg 100, Cambridge, MA)
The informal meet-up was a great opportunity to meet fellow US-based alumni and Vice-Rector of the University of Helsinki, Kai Nordlund. Our Alumni Team will offered some refreshments for the participants.
Times: Fri, 4 Nov 2022, 17:00 – Sat, 5 Nov 2022, 00:00 (EET)
Place: Terkko Health Hub, Haarmaninkatu 14 (building 14), Helsinki
This event took place to celebrate the 5-year journey of Terkko Health Hub and the 4th batch of Terkko Health X on 4.11.
Are you interested in finding out what the future of healthcare looks like? Do you want to network and celebrate with people from all health and life science ecosystem segments?
This year the Terkko Health X Showcase was not just a regular showcase but also Terkko's 5th Birthday Party filled with networking, speeches, music – and of course, food and drinks!
Times: October 26th, 2022 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: In person event in Helsinki
In this LIVE workshop the participants practiced how to create a brilliant pitch – an effective presentation of your business!
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you for the third year in a row: 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. More information on the fall 2022 workshops online.
Time: 20.10.2022 at 5.30 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom
Helsinki Alumni offers relaxed alumni evenings online for our international alumni networks during the year. The events are in English. The discussion topic of the evening is The effects of the Ukraine war on the professional lives and experiences of UH Alumni.
Two inspiring international alumni of the University of Helsinki, Mariam Tokmazishvili and Alexandra Biris, introduced us to their professional lives and experiences and explained how these have been shaped through the ongoing Ukraine war. The event consisted of two keynote speeches and a plenum discussion.
Times: October 19th, 2022 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom
This is the workshop to give you a structured overview on key legal matters concerning the process of setting up and sustaining a business.
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you for the third year in a row: 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. More information on the fall 2022 workshops online.
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.
Times: October 12th, 2022 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom
Workshop to help you to be prepared for negotiations with potential investors by discussing the key elements that should always be in order.
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you for the third year in a row: 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. More information on the fall 2022 workshops online.
Time: October 6, 2022 at 6 pm (CET)
Place: Helsinki EU Office, Rue Guimard 7, 1040 Bryssel
We had a full house of active citizens networking with University of Helsinki alumni colleagues, learning more about EU Alumni Club actives and discussing on current topics.
Key note discussion concentrated on finding more Finnish professionals to work in EU institutions. During the evening also vice-rector Hanna Snellman and Administrative Director Esa Hämäläinen shared views on University of Helsinki today.
Times: October 5th, 2022 at 5 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom
This is the workshop to help you to utilise a business plan as a tool to develop your idea and operations further and to convince investors
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you for the third year in a row: 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. More information on the fall 2022 workshops online
Time: 8.6.2022, at 5-6 pm (EET) & after event in Helsinki
Place: Zoom & on-site
University of Helsinki alumni network, Helsinki Alumni celebrated our recent and coming graduates, our new alumni. We also wanted 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.
We had a great number of young talents participating this event.
Time: 30.5.2022, at 5-7 pm (EET)
Place: Kumpula Campus, Exactum B123 (The event will be held hybrid at campus and in Zoom - we will send the link by email)
In May 2022 the first pictures of the black hole in the middle of Milky way were published. The picture was a scientific sensation. Professor Heino Falcke told about the latest findings of the Event Horizon telescope, as well as the scientific impact of the new images of the black hole.
Discussing the science were also Esko Keski-Vakkuri and Kaj Wiik. Cosmologist Syksy Räsänen from the University of Helsinki hosted the event.
Time: 4.5.2022, at 5-7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you for the third year in a row: 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. Register to the HELSEED events through this link.
The link to the Zoom event will be sent to registered participants.
Time: 28.4.2022 at 5 pm - 7.30 pm (EET)
Place: Exactum Building, Pietari Kalmin katu 5, Helsinki (University of Helsinki - Kumpula Campus)
The University of Helsinki’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Team, the Faculty of Science and Helsinki Think Company warmly Invite You to the VIP Launch of the University of Helsinki’s New Incubation Programme & Networking Event in late April. Find the more detailed programme through this link.
Registration deadline is April 22nd.
Time: 27.4.2022, more exact time TBC
Place: Zoom
Stay updated on registrations and further workshops by singing up for our newsletter. You'll get the most recent news on programs and events, delivered straight to your (e)mailbox – including updates on HELSEED-workshop registrations. Sign up to the newsletter through this link.
The link to the Zoom event will be sent to registered participants.
Time: April 7th-23rd, 2022
Place: Gallery Albert IX, Albertinkatu 9 Helsinki
Welcome to Art Meets Science, an active collaboration between researchers at the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Pharmacy and talented artists from across Finland. Come visit our art exhibition at Galleria Albert IX from the 7th April 2022.
A share of the art pieces will be donated to the Sustainable Pharmacy Professorship Fund. The Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Helsinki aims to establish the world’s first professorship in sustainable pharmacy.
Time: 20.4.2022, at 5-7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you for the third year in a row: 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. Register to the HELSEED events through this link.
The link to the Zoom event will be sent to registered participants.
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, we learned how to bring out our skills in a credible, functional and concise way. We went through the basic elements of a good Pitch and practiced pitching skills together. We had a chance to grow as a performer and got practical tools for success with us.
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)
Time: 12.4.2022, at 5-7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom
To break down barriers to entrepreneurship, Helsinki Think Company proudly presents to you for the third year in a row: 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. Register to the HELSEED events through this link.
Time: April 10, 2022 at 10 am (EET)/ 3 pm (Beijing time)
Place: Online
The Helsinki Alumni China Alumni Club brought it members and partners together to discuss on cooperation. We heard also views on club activities by Salla Saastamoinen, the chairperson of the Helsinki Alumni EU Alumni Club. During the event also the new Board for the Club was elected.
Time: 22.3.2022
Place: In the Hub activities during the day, evening event online (Think Corner stream in Finnish)
The theme of the 2022 Alumni Day on 22 March is sustainable development and in particular the sustainability crisis in working life. To enable a sustainable lifestyle and transform society, we need a sustainability transition, but what does it mean for the world of work?
Read more about the Alumni Day 2022 through this event page.
Time: March 15 at 6 pm - 7 pm (EET)
Place: Zoom
Our alumna Kaisa Schmidt-Thomé (Demos Helsinki) led us to discussion by telling us about the programme Sustainable City, which promotes the sustainable development of cities and municipalities through practical urban development and strategic management. The main themes of the programme are carbon reduction, smart solutions, health aspects and social development.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!