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February 1, 2016June 21, 2017

Apply for HelsinkiSecretResidence 2016 & live like a local for 3-6 nights!

We want to offer you the opportunity to have the experience of the lifetime in the nicest student city in the world.

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Together with Visit Helsinki, University of Helsinki will offer an opportunity to get to know our city for social media influencers. Your focus can be on a single platform like blog, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest or Instagram. This will open endless possibilities for adventure for you. Also you will have the chance to visit our internationally top ranking university, and meet our students & researchers. Does this sound amazing to you? We think so too! And on top of that, we will offer you the flights and Visit Helsinki will offer you high-quality residence for selected quests interested in the study and science theme. Continue reading “Apply for HelsinkiSecretResidence 2016 & live like a local for 3-6 nights!”

January 25, 2016June 21, 2017

Friends and Benefits: Welcome to your Student Union!

Student life is not just about completing your degree. Student life is also about meeting new people, dialogue, sharing ideas, learning together, and forming lifelong friendships

One of the best things about studying at the University of Helsinki is the active community of students. Community spirit improves your well-being, and over 250 different student organisations within the Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY) open up a field of opportunities. Participating in the events and activities of these organisations is a great way to not only make friends and have fun, but to learn new skills and gain access to networks which can prove useful in your future working life.

F00A6666 — The First of May eve, the biggest student event of the spring term, and definately something to look forward to! Photograph © Mikko Virta

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December 2, 2015June 21, 2017

University Students’ Torch Parade on the Finnish Independence Day, December 6

The Finnish Independence Day is celebrated on December 6. Independence was achieved in 1917, so 2015 marks the 98th year of an independent Finnish state. Traditionally, Independence Day, a public holiday, is celebrated quietly by lighting two blue-and-white candles by the windows for everyone to see from the outside, and by watching the President’s Independence Day Reception and Ball from television. As with many other odd Finnish traditions, this kind of celebration might be considered an acquired taste.

For students, though, the celebrations include instead an atmospheric torch-lit procession within the Helsinki city centre.

Itsenäisyyspäivä 2011pieni — The torches – an important part of the Independence Day celebrations for students

The student unions of the capital region (HYY, AYY, TaiYo and SHS) organise the traditional Independence Day torch parade of university students. Students follow the flags of their student union, and student organisation or student nation, carrying torches and wearing their white Finnish student caps.

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November 9, 2015June 21, 2017

The Anniversary Celebration of the Student Union – You’re Invited!

The Student Union of the University of Helsinki celebrates its 147th anniversary November 18-26, and all members are invited!

The anniversary week is full of events ranging from free films and free entrance to Ateneum, to a singles’ night in the National Museum! The grande finale of the anniversary celebrations is HYY’s birthday party at the Old Student House. All students of the University of Helsinki are welcome to the epic, most cross-disciplinary student party of the autumn term! Music and dancing are a given, but the celebration also features an student-sized ball pit, karaoke, and sparkling wine at very student-friendly prices. This is a night you don’t want to miss!

HYY147_AnniversaryWeek_18_11_2015 — Welcome to the birthday party!

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November 6, 2015June 21, 2017

#HelsinkiSecret Residence – want to join?

What makes Helsinki such a cool place? What makes it so special? Want to find out what kind of student city Helsinki is? Are you interested in science? We invite you to live and breathe Helsinki lifestyle, our everyday life in a local way at the #HelsinkiSecret Residence.

Are you a blogger? Do you take photos? You could be the chosen one!
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What is the #HelsinkiSecret Residence?
#HelsinkiSecret Residence is the first ever social influencer residence that allows its guests to step into local boots 365 days a year during the time period of 1.1.-31.12.2016. You can select your preferred length of visit and month. The #HelsinkiSecret Residence offers a live like local and slow travel experience. Continue reading “#HelsinkiSecret Residence – want to join?”

November 5, 2015June 21, 2017

The Interns (part 2)

For the past couple of months, four interns have been working in different units of the University of Helsinki’s Education Services. For Minna, Lyra, Risto and Emmy (all university students themselves), the internship was not only an opportunity to gain relevant work experience, but it also offered a rare look into the infrastructure of the University’s academic administration and the many services it provides to students, teachers and other staff members. In this two-part series, the interns reveal some of the things they’ve learned along the way, the must-dos in Helsinki for locals and exchange students alike and more. Read on to find out what Risto and Emmy have to say about their internship so far.

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November 4, 2015June 21, 2017

The Interns (part 1)

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October 23, 2015June 21, 2017

Interested in becoming a student ambassador for the year 2016?

We are looking for motivated master’s students to become international student ambassadors. Want to join the crowd?

Student ambassadors are student volunteers who love to share their experiences and introduce new students to the university community. The ambassadors work in
co-operation with the Education Services to better the university’s services for the students and convince prospective students why the University of Helsinki would be the perfect match for them.

Meet our International Student Ambassadors for the year 2013, 2014 and 2015! Continue reading “Interested in becoming a student ambassador for the year 2016?”

October 22, 2015June 21, 2017

Enjoy Japan Week in Helsinki in October

You can become acquainted with the Japanese culture in Helsinki this October during Japan Week, during which around 500 Japanese artists in various disciplines will perform.

Japan Week is an international event that takes place each year in a different country, bringing around 60 performing groups at a time to the host city.

Helsinki is the first city in the Nordic region to host the event

The programme in Helsinki will include dance, music, handicrafts, ikebana, origami, samurai performances, taiko drumming, kimonos, koto music and much more.

Japanese culture will be presented through exhibitions, workshops and performances at Annantalo (Annankatu 30) from October 22nd to 25th and Wanha Satama (Pikku Satamakatu 3-5) from October 22nd to 26th, as well as at evening performances at the Savoy Theatre (Kasarmikatu 46) throughout the week from 21st to 26th October. All events are free of charge.