Well-being events

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The University and its partners organise many types of low-threshold activities to support your well-being and your studies. On this page you can read about events, clinics and discussion groups that are open to everyone. Events take place both on campus and online. Come along and ask questions and learn something new! 

Do you have a study-related question but don't know where to find help? The Guidance Compass page will help you find the answer. Also learn more about our groups and courses to support your study ability

Well-being events this week

Where are events organised?

Most of the events take place in the Guidance Corners or remotely. Always check the location of the event.

  • The City Centre Guidance Corner is located in the third floor of the Kaisa House, next to the main doors of the library (Fabianinkatu 30).
  • The Viikki Guidance Corner is located in the Infocentre Korona (Viikinkaari 11) in the campus library.

For more information on the Guidance Corners, you can visit the page Learning Facilities.

Carefree shoulders - break exercise sessions

The person has raised their hands in the air and holds their palms together.

Unisport Carefree Shoulders is an energising 15-minute break workout focusing on the back and shoulder region and freeing up those stiff muscles. Carefree Shoulders is well-suited for beginners, and no gym clothes are needed. The exercises are instructed in Finnish, but the movements are easy to follow even without instructions. 

Carefree Shoulders will take place on campuses and online from 2 January to 31 May 2024.

You can access the online breakout session on the Mywellness platform.

  • on Mondays at 12.15-12.30
  • on Thursdays at 11.30-11.45

On campuses

  • on Tuesdays from 13.00 to 13.15 at Biocenter 2, 1st floor, lobby (Viikinkaari 5)
  • on Tuesdays from 13.30 to 13.45 at Biocenter 2, 1st floor, lobby (Viikinkaari 5)
  • on Wednesdays from 12.30 to 12.45 in the lobby of Kaisa House, Guidance Corner (Fabianinkatu 30)

More information on the events: unisport.asiakaspalvelu@helsinki.fi

Well-being Tuesday - supporting your well-being

Hand in hand.

In Well-being Tuesdays' sessions, you will work on things that support your ability to study together with visiting experts. Different aspects of well-being are approached through exercises, group discussions and presentations. 

More information on the events: guidance-coordination@helsinki.fi

Identify your strengths mini-workshop (FI) 

Date and place: 26.3.2024 at 2:00-3:30 pm, Kaisa House Guidance Corner, Fabianinkatu 30 

When was the last time you stopped to think about what makes you unique? Do you want clarity on what strengths you have? Come to a mini strengths workshop to do easy and fun exercises to help you develop your self-awareness. You don't need to sign up or prepare in any way – just show up! 

The workshop will be held in Finnish and facilitated by the university's career counsellors. If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact them at careerguidance@helsinki.fi.

Dogs on campus 🐶 (FI, SV, EN)

Date and place: 9 April, at 16-17, Porthania courtyard, Yliopistonkatu 3

The care dogs are in need of a scratcher at Porthania's courtyard. Come lower your stress levels and meet the Paw patrol! In case of bad weather, the dogs can be found under the canopy. Welcome! Please leave your own dog at home. More information about the event: guidance-coordination@helsinki.fi

No need to register for the event. You are warmly welcome!

Career counsellors on campus

Two career counsellors in their work hoodies.

Wondering what your next step could be in terms of future or career planning? Would you like someone to listen to your thoughts or provide tips on where to find additional information to support your considerations? Come and see a career counsellor on campus!

The appointments can’t be booked in advance, so just drop by whenever it is most convenient for you! You can visit any campus, regardless of where you usually study. The meeting is limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Kindly be prepared to wait for your turn. The service is open to all University of Helsinki students and recent graduates within 12 months of graduation.

Please note that if you primarily wish for feedback on your job application documents, come to our Drop-in support for job search on Zoom.

Campus meeting times and locations in spring 2024

Viikki campus:

  • Every 1st working Monday of the month: 8.1., 5.2., 4.3., 8.4., and 6.5.2024
  • from 9 am to 11 am and 12 pm to 3 pm
  • Info Centre Korona, Viikinkaari 11 (2nd floor), counselling room 2043

City Centre campus:

  • Every 2nd working Thursday of the month: 11.1., 8.2., 14.3., 11.4., and 16.5.2024
  • from 9 am to 11 am and 12 pm to 3 pm
  • Kaisa House, Fabianinkatu 30 (4th floor), group guidance room 4058b

Kumpula campus:

  • Every 3rd working Monday of the month: 22.1., 19.2., 18.3., 22.4., and 20.5.2024
  • from 9 am to 11 am and 12 pm to 3 pm
  • Campus Library, Physicum, Gustaf Hällströmin katu 2 (1st floor), group study room Enif G103e

Meilahti campus:

  • Every last working Thursday of the month: 25.1., 29.2., 28.3., 25.4., and 30.5.2024
  • from 9 am to 11 am and 12 pm to 3 pm
  • Biomedicum 1, Haartmaninkatu 8 (3rd floor), meeting room Kuutti B238a1

Pomodoro sessions

Join us for guided learning and get tips on how to work more effectively in the weekly Pomodoro sessions!

Please book a quiet workspace suiting your needs for the study session. The session supervisor will review the principles of the technique and provide tips for smoother work. You should choose a study assignment you wish to actively work on during the Pomodoro session.

Use your university's zoom account. The sessions are attended remotely, and you do not have to keep your camera or microphone switched on. No registration is needed for the sessions. The materials are available in English and the introductions will be held in English. Sessions are organised in cooperation with Aalto University, the University of Tampere and Tampere UAS. More information from guidance-coordination@helsinki.fi

SMART and Pomodoro techniques 

The Pomodoro Technique encourages focused work: the idea is to work intensively for 25 minutes, followed by a short break. During the breaks, you should try to get your mind off the task, for example, by stretching. 

The SMART technique is a tool that can help you break down tasks and assignments into smaller pieces and set achievable goals. Segmenting a task often helps you get going and get a grip on your studies. 

With the help of videos accessible in the side panel, you can also use the SMART and Pomodoro techniques for independent study. 

Ask and Write workshops

In the front, a hand writing notes into a notebook; in the background, three university staff members discussing together.

Where: at Kaisa House, Fabianinkatu 30, Kaisa hall, room 7062 (7th floor) 
When: 

  • Wednesday 20.3.2024 at 2.15pm-4pm 
  • Monday 22.4.2024 at 5.15pm-7pm 

At the workshops you can ask about academic writing, information retrieval or reference management. Please bring your own laptop and other necessary study equipment. 

The workshops are led by the Language Centre's written communication teacher and library experts in information retrieval and reference management. 

The workshops start with a short introduction in Finnish, after which you can work on your own essay or thesis and ask for help from instructors in english. The duration of the workshops is two hours, but you can stay in the workshop as long as you like.  

Registration to the Ask and Write – workshops can be found on the Courses at the library -  page. Remember to cancel your participation if you are unable to attend. For more information, please contact kouluttaja-lista@helsinki.fi 

Warmly welcome!

Theme days and other events

Opiskelijoita Avajaiskarnevaaleissa

In this section you will find theme days, chats, webinars and other events organised by the University and partners such as welfare and student organisations. The list of events is constantly updated.

Nyyti's chat for students (EN)

Come and share your thoughts and experiences with other students! Nyyti's chat is an anonymous place to talk about student life. Don't worry about spelling or fluency - the most important thing is that you're there! Join the chat on Nyyti's website.

Upcoming chats from 6 to 8pm:

Click on the title of each chat for a more detailed description and a link to join. There is no need to register for the chats.

Ambassador Cafe

Want to meet new people, ask questions about study life, hang out or just grab a cup of coffee? Come to an Ambassador Cafe! In these low-threshold events two student ambassadors are at hand to hang out & help with any possible questions you might have. Feel free to pop by or stay to chat for two hours.

Ambassador Cafes are held in English and all internationally minded students are welcome! Coffee & tea are on the house.

Upcoming Ambassador Cafes:

  • Friday 12 April 2024 at 15–17, Kaisa House Guidance Corner (Fabianinkatu 30)

More information on the Guidance Corners.

Instructions for event participants

In all our events, the participants commit to following the principles for a safer space. When attending an event, meet all participants with an open mind, respect their diversity and let everyone define their own experiences.

Furthermore, please respect the time of the event organizers: If you have signed up for an event, do attend. This way the event organizers can plan their events based on the real turnout. If for some reason you cannot attend an event that has a limited amount of space, let the event organizers know.

Before participating an event online, we hope you will read the instructions for online participants. By following these guidelines, you can help create a comfortable atmosphere and open interaction.