University of Helsinki
The University of Helsinki is Finland’s oldest and largest university, founded in 1640. It is a public research university based in Helsinki.
Royal Academy of Turku: The first university in Finland, established in Turku in 1640 as the Royal Academy of Turku. The University of Helsinki began as this academy before relocating to Helsinki.
Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki: A faculty of the University of Helsinki that teaches and researches natural sciences and mathematics. It represents the university’s broad research and teaching in the sciences.
Finnish Meteorological Institute: Finland’s national agency for weather, climate, and atmospheric research. University expertise and national atmospheric research intersect in Finland’s climate science.
Johan Ludvig Runeberg: A Finnish-Swedish poet whose works became central to Finnish national literature. He studied at the university’s predecessor in Turku.
Great Fire of Turku: The 1827 fire that devastated Turku, Finland, and destroyed much of the city. The fire helped prompt the academy’s transfer from Turku to Helsinki.
Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki: A University of Helsinki faculty responsible for medical education and biomedical research. It connects university research with medical training and healthcare.
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare: A Finnish government research and development agency focused on health and social welfare. Its public-health work shares research and expertise with university scholars.
Elias Lönnrot: A Finnish physician and philologist who compiled the national epic Kalevala from oral poetry. His studies at the university preceded his work collecting Finnish folklore.
Grand Duchy of Finland: An autonomous state within the Russian Empire from 1809 to 1917. The university moved to Helsinki while Finland was a grand duchy under Russian rule.
Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki: A University of Helsinki faculty focused on humanities and language studies. It anchors the institution’s research in languages, history, and culture.