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The new cutting edge research catamaran Augusta contributes to sea research in the Baltic on top international level
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Distribution and origin of highly radioactive microparticles in Fukushima revealed
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Brexit turned Nordic Londoners into immigrants
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Digitalisation is transforming historical research – and history itself
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Global biodiversity to be mapped with the help of specialized automated equipment and statistical mathematics
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Check out the events calendar and discover all daily happenings on and around the University of Helsinki.
21.10. 2019
In­fra­struc­tures and In­equal­it­ies: Me­dia in­dus­tries, digital cul­tures and polit­ics
Mon 21.10. - Tue 22.10.2019 9:00-18:00 Metsätalo Unioninkatu 40 This...
21.10. 2019
FCAI Flagship Community Event
Mon 21.10.2019 9:00-11:00 Aalto University, Computer Science building, T1 Have you...
21.10. 2019
Biomedicum Helsinki seminar: Berend Snijder
Mon 21.10.2019 12:00-13:00 Biomedicum Helsinki, lecture hall 1 Haartmaninkatu...
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Come and visit us!

Walk with mammoths and broaden your thinking through newest scientific knowledge. Discover a rare plant and travel across the universe. The University of Helsinki’s visitor attractions are welcoming you to drop by or stay for longer.
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.