Category: Events

29.10.2024

Upcoming Student Events: What’s Happening This Autumn 2024?

As autumn sets in and the leaves start to fall, Tampere is buzzing with exciting student events that promise to enlighten, entertain, and help you connect with like-minded individuals. Student life in Tampere is not just about studying; there are plenty of opportunities to explore your interests, develop your career, and have fun along the way. Here are some of the upcoming events.

24.6.2024

I graduated! What now?

Have you ever felt lost regarding your career path? Have you had questions regarding how to integrate into the Finnish working culture? Well, I have. So when I found out about the International Talents’ Mentoring Programme I thought it was the best way to find some light regarding all these doubts.

30.5.2024

Making Your Summer in Tampere Memorable

Summer vibes have finally come to Finland. Luckily, the studies are finished, and now one can enjoy spending time outside, having picnics with friends, and making the full out of their experience in Tampere. But do you know where you can find the best places to go to?

24.5.2024

Being Part of the Board of ESN FINT: Where Hard Work Pays Off

As a master's student in Tampere, Finland, my academic journey has been filled with exciting opportunities and challenges. During this time, one of my best experiences was my involvement on the ESN FINT (Erasmus Student Network Finland Tampere) board. I'd like to share how this experience has impacted my study experience and life in Tampere.

22.12.2023

Are you experiencing dark days for the first time? Hey! Don’t give up!

‘Are you crazy? Isn’t it too dark during the winter in Finland? How do you survive???’ Exactly, this was the question that arose so many times from my friends and colleagues when I was planning to move from Bangladesh to Finland.

30.10.2023

Student Party is All Around: A Closer Look at the Two Major Student Parties

Student-organized events are fundamentally one of the most memorable parts of student life. At Tampere University, both local and international students get to enjoy a variety of different events and free-time activities that provide an excellent opportunity to balance student’s social life with studies. In this blog post, Maria and Tana will introduce two of the most well-known monthly student parties of Tampere University: Kolmiot and Symposium.

8.2.2023

The brand new Nokia Arena brings ice hockey to a new forum in Tampere

The arena offers over 12 000 seats and is unique in Finland. A new tram system and the arena, both opened in 2021, have both enhanced the city’s public image and popularity. The arena is located in the near vicinity of the city center campus of the Tampere University, which makes it possible to see the arena from the campus.

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #2 Why I Chose Tampere-Elia's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Isuru, Elia, and Naa Ashiorkor Nortey why they chose Tampere University. All of the students come from different fields and different continents to help you understand why students from all different walks of life had Tampere University as there number one choice!

23.11.2022

The Tampere Festival of Light

The Tampere Festival of Light is one of many amazing events in Tampere. It is an event with thousands of attendees and talented live bands. Matched with the old building of Finlayson, it is an event Finns and internationals look forward to.

30.4.2021

What are the most important student events in Tampere?

Finland and Tampere specifically are well known for their vibrant student culture. You might have seen pictures of students in their strikingly colourful student overalls and wondered when students would get to wear them. So, let me tell you about the most noteworthy student events for Tampere University students.

23.12.2020

Tampere getting ready for Christmas

Tampere is a really beautiful and charming city, isn’t it? To experience its charm to the fullest, you absolutely have to walk around Tampere these days, when it is preparing for Christmas and the New Year.

22.12.2020

Spending Christmas in Finland - food, traditions and culture

This is my third time experiencing the Finnish Christmas, and in this blog post, I am gonna share some of my passions and perspectives on one of the coolest seasons here.