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Private land conservation research underrepresents geographical regions and stakeholders
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Inorganic particle for the body: porous silicon nanoparticles can be a versatile drug carrier platform for enhancing therapeutic effects
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Repair of aged tissue can be enhanced by inhibiting signals from neighbouring cells
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25.7. 2019
Antti Rantala: Modeling supermassive black hole dynamics in galactic-scale numerical simulations
Thu 25.7.2019 12:00-14:00 Metsätalo, Auditorium 2, Unioninkatu 40 Antti Rantala,...
29.7. 2019
2019 John Locke Conference
Mon 29.7. - Wed 31.7.2019 9:00-17:00 Metsätalo, sali 4 2019 John Locke Conference...
2.8. 2019
Lumi-Pyry Wahlman: Probing Gravitational Degrees of Freedom through Cosmic Inflation
Fri 2.8.2019 12:00-14:00 Physicum, pääauditorio (D101), Gustaf Hällströmin katu 2A...
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Attractions at the University of Helsinki

Natural History Museum

The exhibitions in the Natural History Museum depict the diverse nature of Finland and the rest of the world.

At­trac­tions at the Uni­versity of Hel­sinki

The University of Helsinki offers several interesting attractions which you can visit quickly or peruse at leisure to learn more

Botanic gardens

The botanic gardens in Kaisaniemi and Kumpula have a versatile and fascinating collection of living plants on display.

Think Corner

Think Corner offers the latest in research in the heart of the City Centre Campus, surrounded by the passionate young and wise seniors, in the living room of one of the world’s top universities. Think Corner offers spaces, services and events to generate new thinking and new creative energy. Doors and ideas are open for everyone.