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Meet our students: Shristi Neupane from Nepal wants to promote peace and understanding

Shristi Neupane studies at International Master’s Degree Programme in Plant Production Sciences (picture and text: Dina Nitisa)

In spite of freezing temperatures outdoors, Helsinki is possibly the warmest place one might choose to spend the winter. I’m not talking about the heating system (though it is generally excellent), rather – the remarkable people one meets daily in the campuses of University of Helsinki: the teachers and students, each carrying their own unique story of their past and future, but all sharing their current common belonging to the university. Enrolled in the International Master’s Degree Programme in Plant Production Sciences, a student from Nepal Shristi Neupane enjoys the high standard of the studies, as well as embraces herself in a variety of extracurricular activities the City of Helsinki offers. Continue reading “Meet our students: Shristi Neupane from Nepal wants to promote peace and understanding”

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Introducing Finland: Today is Kalevala Day!

Kullervo Departs for the War, by Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1901)
©Ateneum Art Museum, Finnish National Gallery, Central Art Archives. Photo: Jouko Könönen Antti Kuivalainen

Today is Kalevala Day, marking the anniversary of the publication of Kalevala, compiled by Elias Lönnrot (1802-1884) from Finnish and Karelian oral folklore and mythology.

Kalevala, the Finnish national epic,  is one of the most significant works of Finnish literature. The Kalevala is a major part of Finnish culture and history, and has also impacted the arts in Finland. Also Kalevala characters still live on in business life, in the names given to many Finnish companies such as in the banking sector; Tapiola, Pohjola and Sampo (there is also the icebreaker called Sampo). Other companies in Finland related to Kalevala names are Lemminkäinen (asphalting company), Kaleva (insurance company), Ilmarinen (pension incurance company) and many more. The Kalevala is a unique trademark in the marketing world. Continue reading “Introducing Finland: Today is Kalevala Day!”

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Welcome to Helsinki Summer School!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helsinki Summer School (HSS) is a three-week academic event in every August organized by University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Hanken School of Economics. This year HSS is organized in August 6 to 22 and our course offering includes all together 17  fully credited courses covering a wide range of academic fields – from Cognitive Neuroscience to The Welfare City and from Politics of Nations to Representation of Curves and Surfaces. Continue reading “Welcome to Helsinki Summer School!”

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International Master’s Degree Programmes – SHOWROOM @ THINK CORNER

Are you studying at the University of Helsinki as an exchange or a visiting student at the moment?

Do you feel that the top ranked university of ours feels like home? The first-rate facilities and services are the best you know? And the research and teaching infrastructures work like a charm in your opinion? Well, if you said yes, you definitely need to explore your opportunities to continue your studies with us.

SHOWROOM is a student fair which brings together International Master’s Degree Programmes. You have now the opportunity to find out more and ask questions from teachers, coordinators and students. Also you will get first-hand information how to apply to our international master’s degree programmes. WELCOME! Please, check out the event!

Best regards, University of Helsinki Admissions Services

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Culture Shock or Not?

A gathering for international students and Finnish students interested in foreign exchange.

The aim of this gathering is to help international students in adapting to a foreign culture and help them find a place in their new surrounding, increase one’s self-awareness, get to know new people and have fun. There is only room for 15 people. So, sign up soon!

Time: Mondays 8 April – 13 May at 4-6 pm (16.00-18.00)
Place: Uusi ylioppilastalo (the New Student House), Mannerheimintie 5
B, room Cajsa, 4th floor

Organiser: The university chaplains of Helsinki congregations
Sign up by 3 April: laura.mantyla@evl.fi or minna.tuominen@evl.fi

Additional information: University chaplains
reverend Laura Mäntylä laura.mantyla@evl.fi, 0923402607
reverend Minna Tuominen minna.tuominen@evl.fi, 0923402606

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University of Helsinki Career Services offers career skills training during spring semester 2013

What is career planning? How do I market my knowledge and skills? What are the building blocks of a good job application or a CV? How to be successful at a job interview?

University of Helsinki Career Services offers career skills training during spring semester 2013 at the Centre Campus. Training sessions are open for all the University of Helsinki degree students and staff. The course language is English. Continue reading “University of Helsinki Career Services offers career skills training during spring semester 2013”

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Put on your winter woollies and make the most of the winter!

Gretchen Rapasky gives us some good advice how to embrace the wintertime in Finland.
Gretchen Repasky is looking forward to her fourth winter in Finland. She encourages everyone to get outside and embrace and enjoy the wintertime.
“Avoid sitting inside waiting for summer. It will be a long time coming!” says Gretchen Repasky. Originally from Alabama, USA, Repasky was used to winter temperatures before moving to Finland, but her first winter in Finland in 2010 still proved a memorable experience. It was the coldest winter in ages, with record amounts of snow.

“The most surprising thing to me was the excitement shown by most people to the snowy winter and the numbers of people outside all winter long. The snow provided a great environment for fun outdoor play,” Repasky reminisces. Continue reading “Put on your winter woollies and make the most of the winter!”

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Academic action network promotes entrepreneurial mindset at University of Helsinki

The social world around you needs improvement. Something should be done about climate change. The elderly need to be taken better care of. There is something strange in the neighborhood, but who are you going to call?

Tieteestä toimintaa (‘academic action’) network gathers people who want to create more academic entrepreneurship. Network opens new doors for different projects and start-ups. Organizer Outi Kuittinen from think tank DEMOS HELSINKI shares her insights and experiences on Academic action -network. Continue reading “Academic action network promotes entrepreneurial mindset at University of Helsinki”

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