Time: May 1 at 11 am (Swedish time)
Place: Humlegården, Stockholm
We will meet at traditional Sweden Alumni Club Picknick at Humlegården, Stockholm. All alumni were welcome with their picnic blankets and Baccalaureate caps. It is also possible to sign up and bring an avec / plus 1 with you. Registration deadline April 28.
Time: May 13, 2025 starting at 6 pm (Swedish time, doors open at 5.30 pm)
Place: Finnish Embassy in Stockholm, Gärdesgatan 9-11
Language: English
Sweden Alumni Club invites you to follow a researcher discussion concerning the effects of AI and algorithms in health, well-being and sustainability. After the facilitated discussion time for mingle and some catering. The event is organized in cooperation with the Finnish Institute in Stockholm. Also alumni from other universities are welcome to join this event.
Mingle with small snacks after the discussion. Pre-registration needed.
Time: May 14,2025 starting at 2.15 pm (EET)
Place: online, Zoom
Language: English
This event is a part of a seminar series organised by the Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme (ECOENV) and the Department of Economics and Management (DEM).
In our seminar series this spring, we focus on the sustainability of our consumption. Do we want to be part of the problem, or part of the solution?
Time: May 20-21, 2025 starting at 8.30 pm (EET)
Place: HY päärakennus, Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki
Language: English
A two-day international conference, hosted by the University of Helsinki and Finn Church Aid. The event gives you an opportunity to connect with leading experts, educators, academia and policymakers shaping the future of education in emergencies and protracted crises.
The event is free but seats are limited. Make sure to register early!
Time: May 27, 2025 at 5pm – 7pm
Place: ThinkCorner Stage, Yliopistonkatu 4 Helsinki
Language: English
The start of Donald Trump’s second Presidential term could be summed up with one phrase: An elephant in a china shop.
Despite his seemingly erratic ways, is it possible to understand Donald Trump’s actions and identify an underlying strategy through the chaos?
On 27th May Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies Joshua Wilson will explore the start of Trump’s second Presidential term. Joshua believes that if you can accept two assumptions about Donald Trump, it is possible to understand Trump’s actions, the potential consequences for the US and the world, and how it might be best to respond.
Join us at Think Corner Stage to learn more and to ask your questions!
Please note the event will not event will not be streamed online or recorded.
Time: May 28, 2025 at 5.30 pm
Place: Embassy of Finland, 3301 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC, USA
Save the Date!
The Embassy of Finland to the U.S., together with the Fulbright Finland Foundation, the Finnish-American Research and Innovation Accelerator (FARIA), and the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) proudly presents the launch of a Finnish-American academic and professional network, tentatively titled “Finnish-American Science Society”.
The event includes keynote speeches, a panel, and a buffet reception. We warmly welcome all Finnish-American Fulbright alumni as well as alumni and friends of the Finnish Higher educations institutions interested in developing Finnish-American networks in academia, education, and professional life. More information updated in the beginning of May.
Time: May 30, 2025 at 6 pm (local time)
Place: Embassy of Finland, 38 Chesham Pl, London, UK
The Ambassador of Finland invites alumni of the Finnish Higher Education Institutions (both Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences) to a joint networking event at the Residence of Finnish Embassy in London.
Pre-registration needed. More information updated in April 2025.
Time: April 26, 2025 at 7 pm (local time)
Place: The Residence of the Consul General of Finland to India, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, India (on site)
This is a great opportunity to network both with University of Helsinki alumni and alumni from other Finnish Higher Education Institutions. You may also share invitation to the event with your fellow UH alumni.
Deadline for registration is April 10, 2025.
Time: April 24, 2025 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: ThinkCorner Think Company, Yliopistonkatu 4 Helsinki, 2nd floor (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.
In this springs’ final HELSEED workshop, teams will focus on putting their idea and concept into action by learning how to conduct product piloting.
Limited amount of places.
Time: April 17, 2025 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: ThinkCorner Think Company, Yliopistonkatu 4 Helsinki, 2nd floor (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.
The third HELSEED workshop focuses on defining and designing your ideal customers, In this workshop, you will learn problem framing by understanding how to approach the problem that your solution or idea aims to solve.
Limited amount of places.
Time: April 10, 2025 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: ThinkCorner Think Company, Yliopistonkatu 4 Helsinki, 2nd floor (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.
The second workshop of the HELSEED series is focused on understanding the basics of business models.
Limited amount of places.
Time: April 4, 2025 at 2 pm - 5 pm
Place: Small Hall, UH Main Building, Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki (on site)
The British Embassy and University of Helsinki are delighted to invite you to a lecture by Professor Sir Jim Skea, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Open for all interested but pre-registration needed.
Time: April 3, 2025 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: ThinkCorner Think Company, Yliopistonkatu 4 Helsinki, 2nd floor (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.
The very first HELSEED workshop starts with the topic of crystallization of an idea.
Limited amount of places.
Time: March 27, 2025 starting at 6 pm (Finnish time)
Place: online, Zoom
Language: English
Alumni are welcome to follow the SleepWell research seminars again during spring 2025. The full programme of the seminar series you will find through the link. The events take place in Zoom and the details you can find through the link on the left. No pre-registration needed.
Time: January 29, 2025 at 2 pm onwards
Place: Biomedicum 1 (Haartmaninkatu 8, Helsinki), P floor
Language: Finnish, English
Welcome to sign up to the Faculty of Medicine Anniversary Celebrations, this year including for the first time also inspirational Science Fair content!
During the traditional Anniversary Day part of the day, starting at 3.30 pm, also the Alum of the Year 2025 for the Faculty of Medicine is published.
Time: January 14, 2025 at 7 pm onwards
Place: Nordic Embassies, Rauchstrasse 1, Berlin
Language: English
You are welcome to join a screening of Radical Creatives movie at 19.00. The screening and accompanying panel discussion is part of the closing event of the Summation exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Nordic Embassies in Berlin.
After the panel discussion, the evening will continue with the closing reception of the exhibition with mingle.
Dresscode business casual.
Time: January 9, 2025 eveing and night from about 5 pm onwards
Place: Different places in central Helsinki, Finland
Language: Finnish, Swedish, English
Workshops and quizzes, screenings, inspiring lectures and discussions. The University of Helsinki participates in the Night of Science 2025. E.g our Geoscience and Geography Research groups hold interesting work groups and hold a Science Lab at Porthania. And our Astrophysics research researchers inspire with insights on solar storms and Aurora Borealis.
You are able to read the full programme through the link.
All events free-of-charge but some of the places have limitations for the audience number.
Time: December 4, 2024 at 2.30 pm onwards
Place: University of Helsinki Main Building (Fabianinkatu 3) and online (Zoom/Unitube)
Twenty-six newly appointed professors of the University of Helsinki will give their inaugural lectures on Wednesday, 4 December 2024, starting at 14.30. The lectures take place in the University’s Main Building (Fabianinkatu 33, cloakroom: Aleksanterinkatu 5) and 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 inauguration ceremony will begin at 17.00 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 Sustainability Science Annukka Vainio.
Audience
The dress code for the audience is casual. In the evening session, the audience attire is expected to suit the solemn nature of the event.
Time: November 28, 2024 at 8 am - 10 am
Place: University of Helsinki Language Centre, room 406, Helsinki (on site)
During the morning the discussion is led by our Language Boost professionals. Kielibuusti has produced a website with the support from the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, to support learners, teachers, employers as well as career and study advisors in multilingualism. During this leadership morning we focus on through tips and discussions in how the multilingualism can be best supported and developed at work environments.
The main language in the event is Finnish but also English is used partly.
Limited amount of places.
Time: November 26, 2024 at 6 pm - 8 pm
Place: Helsinki Think Company, Think Corner (Yliopistonkatu 4), Helsinki (on site)
Language: English
Enhance your physical health with expert guidance on sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Delve into neuroscience insights on insomnia and plant-based nutrition, and embrace holistic wellness to energize your entrepreneurial journey.
Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply someone interested in enhancing your wellbeing, this workshop is for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to join a thriving community of like-minded individuals.
Time: November 20, 2024 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: Messukeskus (Fair centre), Messuaukio 1, Helsinki (on site)
Y Science is an event that brings together the curious scientific community and the business world to inspire concrete action and contribution to the society in the field of life sciences.
Attendance is free-of-charge, but requires registration.
Time: November 15, 2024 at 7 pm - 10 pm
Place: Aziz Aliyev St. 15 A, Baku, Azerbaijan (on site)
Welcome to meet fellow University of Helsinki Alumni and University's Friends at a relaxed get-together during the UN COP conference at Baku.
The event will be hosted by the university's Senior Specialist in Sustainability and Responsibility, Riina Koivuranta, and University Lecturer Laura Riuttanen.
University serves a welcome drink for the participants. It is also possible to dine at own cost when networking and discussing in a good company.
Time: November 13, 2024 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: Omaka Bar, Uggelviksgatan 2, Stockholm, Sweden (on site)
Sweden Alumni Club invites you to a relaxed After Work at central Stockholm. Join us to network and plan together the future alumni programme of the club!
Some drinks and snacks served.
Time: November 1, 2024 at 6 pm - 8 pm
Place: Residence of the Ambassador of Finland to Indonesia
Apartemen Plaza Senayan, Tower C, 29th floor
JL. Tinju No.1 Pintu Satu Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, 10270 (on site)
The Embassy of Finland in Indonesia together with Finnish universities cordially invite you to
Indonesian Alumni Night Reception
At this event hosted at Ambassador’s residence you will have the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new connections, as well as hear about latest news from Finland. Representatives and alumni from other Finnish higher education institutions will also attend.
Limited amount of places.
Time: October 24, 2024 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: Meilahti Think Company, Terkko Health Hub event square, 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.
In business, the ability to deliver a compelling pitch is invaluable. Join us for this interactive workshop where we'll guide you in creating a brilliant pitch step by step. We'll help you build the confidence to present and sell your ideas effectively in public.
Limited amount of places.
Time: October 3, 2024 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: Meilahti Think Company, Terkko Health Hub event square, 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.
As a budding entrepreneur, navigating the investor landscape can be challenging. This workshop is your compass to understanding what matters most to investors. Explore key elements crucial for successful investor meetings.
Limited amount of places.
Time: October 17, 2024 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: Meilahti Think Company, Terkko Health Hub event square, 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.
This workshop offers a structured overview of crucial legal aspects involved in starting and sustaining a business. From paperwork and company registration to contract writing, we'll cover it all. Legal professionals will also be on hand to answer your questions.
Limited amount of places.
Time: October 9, 2024 at 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm (Finnish time)
Place: Kaisa house (Kaisa Hall 7062, 7th floor), Fabianinkatu 30 and in Zoom
Language: The common language of the event will be Finnish, with simultaneous interpretation in English for remote participants. You can participate in the discussion in Finnish, Swedish or English.
Today, it is almost impossible to avoid news about artificial intelligence and the systems that use it. Perhaps you yourself use it every day as part of your working or studying day. But have you thought about the sustainability issues associated with AI and its use? Join us to hear about the ecological and social sustainability of AI at a network meeting.
You will also have the opportunity to hear about current sustainability and responsibility issues at the University of Helsinki.
Coffee, tea and small vegan snack available at Kaisa Hall.
Time: October 7, 2024 at 6.30 pm - 8 pm (local time)
Place: Lyf Ginza, 2 Chome-5-4 Kyobasih, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
The University of Helsinki welcomed alumni to join a relaxed networking event in Tokyo. The host of the meet-up was Mikael Malmivaara, Innovation & Startup Support Department, Japan Affairs Manager, who shared also insights about university innovation work.
Time: October 3, 2024 at 5 pm - 7 pm
Place: Meilahti Think Company, Terkko Health Hub event square, 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.
A solid business plan is your roadmap to success. Discover its vital role in securing funding and achieving your entrepreneurial goals. Dive into the essentials of business planning and learn how to write the business plan step by step.
Limited amount of places.
Time: October 3, 2024 at 5.30 - 7.00 pm
Place: Soc&Kom Festive Hall, Snellmaninkatu 12, Helsinki
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is delighted to invite you to an exclusive promotional event focusing on the Top Talent Pass Scheme. This event is designed to provide Helsinki University alumni with a comprehensive understanding of the unique opportunities available in Hong Kong for degree graduates and graduating students of Helsinki University.
Join us for an informative and engaging event that promises to open doors to exciting career prospects in Hong Kong. To enhance your experience, a selection of canapes and drinks will be served. The event has a capacity of 30 attendees and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deadline for registration is Sep 26th at noon (12.00).
Time: September 27, 2024 all day long
Place: Different UH campuses in Helsinki
Save the date, 27 Sept 2024, in your calendar now and sign up for the Night of the Scientists mailing list. You will receive notifications as the programme of the University of Helsinki is being finalised and when groups from daycare centres, schools, or student groups can start to sign up for workshops.
Time: September 2, 2024 at 2.15 pm
Place: University Main Building, Big Hall, Helsinki (& stream)
The rector of the University of Helsinki has the pleasure of inviting the students, staff, alumni and friends of the University to the opening ceremony of the academic year 2024-2025 at the Great Hall on Monday, 2 September at 12.15.
The event will also be live-streamed on the University of Helsinki’s YouTube channel.
Time: August 28, 2024 at 6 pm (Swedish time)
Place: Finnish Church, Slottsbacken, Stockholm
The Sweden Alumni Club invites alumn ito visit the Finnish Church in Stockholm. The guided tour with UH alum Martti Paananen is provided by the Club. The building is one of the oldest buildings in Slottsbacken. Guidance in Swedish/Finnish.
Time: July 26, 2024 at 5.30 - 7.30 pm (UTC-5)
Place: FinnFest 2024, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Minnesota
The University of Helsinki (together with Aalto University), warmly invites alumni (and friends) to join us for a networking event during FinnFest 2024 in Duluth, Minnesota.
Join us for this first of its kind get together. We are excited to meet you, share some light snacks and drinks, and have good conversation.
You are also welcome to sign up a companion / +1 to this event.
Deadline for registation is July 22.
Time: July 14, 2024 at 2.00 - 4.00 pm (UTC+8)
Place: MOI Restaurant, MOMA T4, No.1 Xiangheyuan Rd, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
The China Alumni Club warmly invites alumni of the University of Helsinki to join this year's offline meet-up event in Beijing! This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow alumni.
A limited amount of places. The Club will send email confirmations closer to the event to those who get a spot. Welcome!
Time: July 7, 2024 at 6.00 - 8.00 pm (UTC+8)
Place: SMAKA, Fuxing Soho B, No.388 Madang Rd, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
The China Alumni Club warmly invites alumni of the University of Helsinki to join this year's offline meet-up event in Shanghai! This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow alumni.
A limited amount of places. The Club will send email confirmations closer to the event to those who get a spot. Welcome!
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!
The Alumni Day is the most important event of the year for University of Helsinki alumni. This spring, Alumni Day included a morning and an evening session. Their shared purpose was to offer insight and a chance to develop skills in relations to current issues in (working) life.
Time: Wed 15.5.2024 at 9-11 (livestream 9-10)
Location: Think Corner, Yliopistonkatu 4 and livestream
During the morning session we talked about and discussed family-friendly working life. You heared perspectives on combining work and family, career courage, multicultural working life and the Finnish family leave reform.
The recording of the event will be published soon!
Time: ke 15.5.2024 klo 17-20
Location: UH Main building, Fabianinkatu 33
During the evening, we were inspired by a keynote from DEI consultant Kamilla Sultanova. Participants also got to learn new skills and tools to help them develop their competencies.
Time: May 1, from 11 am (Swedish time)
Place: Humlegården, Stockholm
We met by the pavilion at 11 am (Swedish time). All alumni were welcome with their picnic blankets and Baccalaureate caps. It was also possible to sign up and bring an avec / plus 1 with you.
Sweden Alumni Club offered some sparkling and snacks.
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 discussed current topics on sustainability and sustainability expertise. We looked at what sustainability expertise actually means and how it is supported at university. We heard examples of sustainability activities and sharing expertise within the university community. In group discussions, we brought our expertise together and looked 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.
Group discussions will took 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.
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 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 invited Alumni from Finland (from any academic institution) to join a Diplomatic Reception on 12.4. in Delhi and on 20.4. in Mumbai.
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
The relaxed After Work event was hosted by the Sustainability coordinator at the University of Helsinki, Elina Tanninen. She shared some latest news and insights on the University's sustainability and responsibility work.
It was also possible 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: 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: 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.