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The new Academic Year is now opened, thanks to everyone who participated! By answering a short feedback survey, you can influence the way the event will look in the future. Next year the Opening of the Academic Year will be celebrated on 3 September 2025!
Published
23.9.2024
The Opening of the Academic Year was celebrated last week with traditional opening ceremony as well as opening service, secular gathering and concerts by Hovimuusikko Ilkka and Nelli Matula. You can watch the recording of the Opening Ceremony (polkuavain: 24avajais).
Return to the mood of the event with a photo gallery
Photos by Minna Karhunen (unless stated otherwise)
The traditional opening of the school year focused on gratitude and hope.
University's experts led the philosophical conversation about everyday hassles in the secular gathering.
The Rector of the University opened the Academic Year 2024-2025 in the opening ceremony, which included also a speech by the Chair of the of the Student Union Hilma Hintikka.
Dance team Campuksen Koonto performed an upbeat dance performance to the hits of Abba.
Tessa Virta Duo closed the opening ceremony with Andante Festivo.
The opening night culminated with performances by Hovimuusikko Ilkka and Nelli Matula (photo: Nelli-Sofia Peuranen)
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