Groups and courses to support ability to study and career planning

The groups offer peer support and counselling to support your studies. Groups are offered mainly in Finnish. For more information, please see the Finnish version of this page.

The groups follow principles for a safer space. Please note that the registration for groups is binding.

This spring, the groups will be held mainly in Finnish. If you are able to and want to join a group in Finnish, please change the language version of this page to Finnish to see all groups.

Support for studies workshops 

Organizer: Student wellbeing team
Schedule: Meetings on Tuesdays at 14:15–15.45: February 10, February 17, February 24, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31
Location: City Centre Campus, Kaisa House, Kaisa-sali 7062
Language of instruction: Finnish (17.3. in English)
Target group: Degree students and doctoral researchers

Are you having trouble getting started with your assignments or concentrating on your work? Do you want tips on how to organize your daily schedule? Are you looking for ways to create a study rhythm that supports both your studies and wellbeing – and includes breaks? Join our Support for Studies workshops to gain practical tips, work on your study assignments, and discuss your experiences with others.

The Support for Studies workshops aim to help participants practice essential study skills and gain practical tools to support their studies. To enable hands-on practice, part of each workshop is dedicated to working on personal study tasks, and participants are encouraged to bring a current assignment along with the necessary materials. Each session also includes guided small-group discussions to foster peer support.

Themes of the sessions:
10 Feb, 14:15–15:45 Study Goals (in Finnish)
17 Feb, 14:15–15:45 Time Management and Organizing Your Studies (in Finnish)
24 Feb, 14:15–15:45 Writing and Exam Preparation (in Finnish)
10 Mar, 14:15–15:45 Movement and Breaks as Resources (in Finnish)
17 Mar, 14:15–15:45 How to Maintain Concentration While Studying (in English)
24 Mar, 14:15–15:45 Overcoming Procrastination and Getting Started with Study Tasks (in Finnish)
31 Mar, 14:15–15:45 Wellbeing and Recovery (in Finnish)

Registration: The workshops are open and do not require prior registration. You are welcome to attend all sessions or choose the ones that suit your interests. If you would like a reminder the day before a session, you can indicate your participation using the E-form.
More information: studywellbeing@helsinki.fi
 

The University organises courses to support well-being and study skills. Courses are mainly held in Finnish and occasionally in English. If you are interested in courses in Finnish, see the Finnish version of this page. 

Well-being and learning from groups

This 2 cr. course is suitable for optional studies in the bachelor's or master's phase of any degree program. The course emphasizes supporting well-being and thereby promotes studying. During the course, the importance of social groups in well-being is recognized and social tools are developed to support well-being. In the course, the regulation of social skills and groups is practiced, through which the aim is to reduce loneliness and promote coping, well-being and support studying. Read more about the course and future dates.

Towards better studying and well-being course

The three-credit Towards better studying and well-being course is open to all University students. The course provides a range of tools to help you feel well and study better, as well as important skills for the world of work. The course includes online independent exercises and group discussion.

The main focus of the course is on practising and increasing psychological resilience. It is strongly linked to general well-being and academic progress. Psychological resilience is the ability to act on things and goals that are important to you, despite unpleasant feelings and thoughts. Read more about the course and future dates.

During the spring semester, the FSHS offers various group activities related to health and well-being. In a group you can get support for your health and life management.

Depression school

Read more about the Depression School on FSHS Website.

A national remote group in English starts on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026 from 14pm to 16 pm. You can get more detailed schedules from the group leader. How to apply? If you already have a treatment contact at the FSHS, ask about Depression School during your appointment. You can also contact the treatment needs assessment team.

Free of charge, professionally facilitated, and primarily online-based groups are intended for higher education students across Finland. Each group lasts 5 to 8 weeks and meets once a week. You can find more information about our spring 2026 groups below and on our website at nyyti.fi.

Shared burdens are lighter to carry – you are warmly welcome to join!

LGBTQIA+ in Higher Education – Online Peer Support Sessions

Welcome to join our English-speaking online safer space peer support sessionst! LGBTQIA+ in Higher Education sessions are for international students in higher education and we wish to share the queer joy among every one of you. Peer support session is an ideal place to discuss about experiences of minority stress as an LGBTQIA+ student and share your heart and mind with others.  

Peer support sessions are free of charge and held via Zoom. Read more and register at Nyytis website.