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To celebrate the University of Helsinki’s 375th birthday, the Faculty of Arts introduces us to 375 humanists, both past and present, who all fare from UH. The campaign aims to show the versatility and societal impact that professionals in arts and humanities have, and it can be found in multiple languages. One or more humanists will be introduced on every day in 2015. Who will be next?
375 humanists –campaign can be found here.
If you’ve travelled to uni by metro recently, you might have seen the signs at Kaisaniemi metro station being changed to “Helsingin yliopisto”. Since University of Helsinki celebrates its 375th birthday this year, the City of Helsinki decided to change the name of the metro station as a gift to the university. Yesterday, on Tuesday 20th of January, the change became official. As a way of celebration and recognition, Helsinki Mayor Jussi Pajunen presented University of Helsinki rector Jukka Kola with the new name plate.
More information here.
Exercising outdoors during the long winter, is a great way to stay healthy and fit, and to meet new people. Helsinki is a superb destination for outdoor winter activities such as skating, cross-country skiing and ice-swimming. Continue reading “Enjoy the Wintry outdoors of Helsinki!”
For all those pondering if, why and what to study at the University of Helsinki. Now it is explained also in Chinese! Enjoy!
The same video in English is available here.
Summer seems to be over for this year and autumn is knocking on our door. The seasonal changes in Finland can be both wonderful or not-that-appreciated – it depends on who you ask.
Below we’ve collected some things you can do in and around Helsinki, hopefully these activities makes autumn and the shorter days a little easier for you.
Continue reading “Tips for Autumn – Things to do, see and taste”
Looking for an interesting hobby? Ready to try a new sport? Searching for a volunteering opportunity? Eager to get active in your community?
Spark*14 is a casual networking event where international students, professionals and families can explore and experience the many great opportunities various sports and hobby organizations, NGOs and public service providers in the Helsinki region have to offer. Come try out capoeira, archery or circus school, taste Maulito’s famous currywurst, and see the super talented Noah Kin perform a live gig!
My name is Austin Sears and I am currently one of University of Helsinki’s International Student Ambassadors. Last year I checked out the Midnight Run on a whim after seeing the Facebook post about it and found myself cheering on the runners from the steps of the University’s Main Building in the Senate Square. I thought about participating, but I was recovering from an injury I got while running last summer.
This year is a bit different. Like Dina, who wrote this handy little guide, I am participating in the Midnight Run on August 30th and I am very excited about it! Continue reading “Running in Finland: An International Student’s Perspective”
Midsummer (juhannus in Finnish) for Finns means celebration and the long, white night which is said to be the “nightless” one (yötön yö). In the Helsinki region the sun sets at about 22.50 and rises again already around 4.00 o’clock in the morning. In the Northern Finland the sun does not set at all! The nightless night of Finnish midsummer gives a great contrast to the darkness of the winter time.
Many Finns leave the cities for Midsummer and spend time in their countryside cottages. Midsummer celebrations traditionally include bonfires, sauna, good food, possibly swimming and of course spending time together with family and friends! Continue reading “Enjoying midsummer celebrations – Juhannus”
Many people first become interested in Finland because of music, predominantly rock music. Did you know that most people studying Finnish language abroad do it due to their love of Finnish music? Just imagine that you could live in the same city as your favourite band, go to different concerts and enjoy top education at the same time ;). Continue reading “Finland – A rock music fan’s paradise”
Since it was so fun last year, the students, staff and other supporters of the University of Helsinki are taking part in the Midnight run happening on August 30th again! If you are planning to be in Helsinki at the time, join us!
Let us know on the Facebook event if you are planning to join us and take part in this running party. Continue reading “100 days to the run!”
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