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University of Helsinki has signed the DORA declaration

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Stop or Go: Protein maintaining the balance between protrusive and contractile machineries of cell identified

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Forest scientist’s rap video was awarded in Science’s annual ‘Dance Your Ph.D.’ competition

Vitamin C may shorten ventilation in critically ill patients

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Enigmatic small primate finally caught on film in Taita, Kenya

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21.2.2020

Life science news

A new research infrastructure, Instruct Centre Finland, part of Instruct-ERIC, opens to scientists

Membership in the pan-European research infrastructure Instruct-ERIC will facilitate Finnish research in molecular bioscience.

19.2.2020

Science news

Seismic data collected around Otaniemi geothermal project enables earthquake science and explains ground shaking patterns across Espoo and Helsinki

In a paper published online in Seismological Research Letters on 5 February 2020 a team led by Seismologists from the Institute of Seismology at...

19.2.2020

Nordic welfare news

"Nothing can be achieved by single individuals on the societal level, that’s why I’ve gravitated towards these kinds of communities"

Working for fairness and the power of cooperation form the thread running through the career of Marianne Heikkilä, secretary general of the...

18.2.2020

Higher education & science policy

University of Helsinki has signed the DORA declaration

17.2.2020

Life science news

Stop or Go: Protein maintaining the balance between protrusive and contractile machineries of cell identified

17.2.2020

Higher education & science policy

Finland needs the contribution of international professionals

14.2.2020

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Forest scientist’s rap video was awarded in Science’s annual ‘Dance Your Ph.D.’ competition

14.2.2020

Health news

Vitamin C may shorten ventilation in critically ill patients

14.2.2020

Life science news

Enigmatic small primate finally caught on film in Taita, Kenya

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Events

Check out the events calendar and discover all daily happenings on and around the University of Helsinki.

25.2. 2020

Viikki Sustainability Research Seminar

Tue 25.2.2020 15:00-16:00 Viikki, Kokoustamo, A4 (Street address Latokartanonkaari...

25.2. 2020

Kohtaa Mielesi / Meet Your Mind!

Tue 25.2. - Wed 26.2.2020 15:00-20:00 Keskustakirjasto Oodi Töölönlahdenkatu...

25.2. 2020

Robin Dunbar: The dynamics of friendship in the offline and online worlds

Tue 25.2.2020 16:00-17:00 Porthania PI This lecture is part of the Helsinki...

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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.