The Researchers’ Night aims to make science tangible for visitors of all ages and offer new things to learn about, ranging from nanoscience and physics to psychology and philosophy.
On the Ylistönrinne campus, visitors can get a glimpse of the chemistry laboratories, learn about various applications of physics and also about different organisms living in Lake Jyväsjärvi. In addition, the visitors have a chance to admire the “babies” of freshwater pearl mussels. During the evening, visitors are also welcome to see the Accelerator Laboratory. Its door is the thickest one in Finland and only rarely opened to the general public. Let’s see if it can be opened this time – come to Researchers’ Night to find out!
At the other end of the bridge, in Agora, visitors get access to the world of information technology. There is also a STEAM workshop for dancing and playing while learning about sustainable development. Psychology's programs present the connections between body and mind. In addition, visitors have the opportunity to test whether they recognize a liar based on bodily signals. In Ruusupuisto, just few minutes’ walking distance from Agora, there is a programme on human growth and development. Next to Ruusupuisto, at Aalto2, the Cefmof Foundation will present the potential of green hydrogen, ranging from launching a hydrogen rocket to introducing a hydrogen-fuelled pizza oven.
Climbing up the hill will get you warmed up for the obstacle course at the Liikunta building. It is accompanied by a wide range of workshops on health and the human body.
In addition, there will also be activities in the University Library Building Lähde, at the Natural History Museum and at the Kanavuori Collection Centre.
Entry for all events is free – hope to see you there!
In cooperation with the City of Light festival, we have created an illuminating evening full of various wonders of light and science. Along the Researchers’ Night route from Ylistönrinne to Seminaarinmäki, there are several light sculptures and installations. For example, the lakeside wall on Ylistönrinne will feature a piece called Connection II, and at Ruusupuisto, the area outside the entrance will entertain visitors with the DUNDU Giant of Light.
Because of the highly limited parking space available on the campuses, and taking into account the large number of visitors, we encourage everybody to arrive by alternative methods of transportation. The city’s Linkki buses offer free rides for the whole evening, so the campuses should be easy to reach without a car.
The Semma restaurants and cafes on campuses will serve visitors to the Researchers’ Night throughout the evening by offering some snacks and other refreshments.
See you at Researchers’ Night!
