festivalin progress
Helsinki City Library is hosting a love poetry competition for anyone aged 15 and over. Poems can be written in Finnish, Swedish, or English, and winners are chosen by actress Alma Pöysti and performance poet Kasper Salonen.
lecture13:00A ten-part webinar series teaches you how to use your smartphone effectively through practical examples. Topics include audiobooks, grocery shopping, language learning, travel, payments, health, phone protection, entertainment and online dating.
lecture18:30Lecture series by FM Seppo Vepsäläinen on the history of the Alpine countries from the Baroque era to today. Free Zoom lectures with no registration required.
lecture18:45A lecture series on the great masters of painting from the Renaissance to modernism. Live streams on Google Meet each week.
lecture10:45Digiguru Device Tips is a free webinar series on practical digital topics. The series covers computer purchasing, Windows setup, Linux, device recycling, and data preservation.
lecture14:00An online workshop offering hands-on guidance for creating your job applicant profile on the Job Market Finland platform. Advance registration is required, and participants must be residents of Helsinki.
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Webinar on the new management and use plan for the Kallahden Strandeng nature reserve, presented by a Ramboll expert and the city's environmental specialist.
lecture13:00in 5 days
Free online training on business planning and calculations. Learn what a good plan includes and how to create financial projections.
lecture16:30in 5 days
Online series of six lectures on IT fundamentals, from how computers work to information searching. Suitable for all digital skill levels.
lecture10:00in 6 days
Free webinar on entrepreneurship for Business Helsinki. The lecture covers business ideas, company formation, financing, taxation, and other key topics.
lecture13:00in 6 days
A webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs covering the first steps of starting a business in Finland, including information about startup grants.
lecture13:00in 6 days
Free online workshop where you will receive guidance on creating a job seeker profile on the Labour Market Platform. The workshop is designed for Helsinki residents with basic computer skills.
lecture17:00in 6 days
Psychologist Pirkko Lahti delivers a free wellbeing lecture for volunteers online. Topics include emotions, caring for others, and life management.
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A lecture series on the history of clothing from prehistoric times to the end of the 20th century. Tuija Ekegren explores fashion's evolution through European art, court intrigues and cultural phenomena tied to dress.
lecture10:00Free online training on profitability and pricing fundamentals from Business Helsinki, led by experienced business coach Jarmo Hakkarainen.
lecture13:00Free online training in business planning and financial calculations for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking funding or bank loans.
lecture18:00An online lecture exploring the real locations in north-east England that inspired Ann Cleeves' Vera novels and television series, from Northumberland's landscapes to medieval castles and industrial heritage.
lecture09:30A SeniorSurf lecture on organizing your digital legacy. Learn how to manage social media accounts and email in advance so that loved ones can take care of your digital affairs when needed.
lecture10:00Webinar for small and medium-sized enterprises on expanding into Germany and Poland. Expert speakers share practical insights and market opportunities in both countries.
lecture13:00Online seminar in Estonian about starting a company in Finland and using artificial intelligence in marketing, organized by Business Helsinki.
lecture13:00Free webinar on company registration in Finland and how to make your website visible to artificial intelligence. Practical guidance from Business Helsinki and KotisivuAkademia.
lecture18:30A lecture series exploring art's nocturnal world from moonlight to nightmares. FM Leena Reinilä examines themes of sleep and night in art history across five sessions.
lecture18:15A six-part lecture series on the Trojan War and Odysseus's adventures around the Mediterranean. The lectures are held online as live streams from November through December.
lecture18:45A lecture series exploring American history from slavery and expansion to imperialism, led by Dr. Pasi Kallio.
lecture18:00An English-language lecture exploring Agatha Christie's life and legacy through the English locations that inspired her work, with a preview of the British Library's new exhibition.
lecture17:00The City of Helsinki offers free online training on volunteering in English and easy-to-understand Finnish. Learn about volunteer roles and practices, and receive a certificate of participation.
lecture10:00Free webinar on starting a business for aspiring entrepreneurs. Covers different business structures, practical requirements, and startup funding options.
09:30This online workshop covers the job application process: how an application differs from a CV, why a single application is rarely enough, how to structure one,
lecture17:00Webinar on the update of downtown Helsinki's master plans. Ask questions to the planners and participate anonymously or under your own name.
lecture13:00Free webinar from Business Helsinki on light entrepreneurship - what it means, how it's regulated, and which business activities it's suitable for.
lecture10:00A hands-on online workshop on the hidden job market - learn where unlisted jobs are and how to reach out to employers directly. Advance application required; open to Helsinki residents only.
lecture09:30Free remote guidance on university applications. A career guidance psychologist and study advisor provide advice on applications to universities of applied sciences and universities, as well as help with choosing your field of study.
lecture09:30Free online training on volunteer work via Teams. Covers basics, practical matters, communication skills, and support roles for children and young people.
lecture10:00Webinar for Finnish SMEs and startups looking to expand into France, Spain, and Italy. Experts share practical advice on business opportunities, cultural differences, and common pitfalls.
lecture10:00Online workshop teaching you to build and practice an elevator pitch - a concise and compelling self-presentation for employers.
lecture13:00Online workshop to build and practice your elevator pitch - a brief presentation of your skills and strengths for job searching.
lecture12:00The last episode of Library Soars! on RollFM. Listen live on 102.0 MHz or online.
lecture12:00Tumppi Varonen celebrates his 70th birthday. His interview airs in Kirjasto soikoon! on RollFM on Wednesday 17.6. at 12.00.
lecture10:00Free online workshop on hidden job opportunities for job seekers in Helsinki. Learn how to find and contact employers with open positions that are not advertised publicly.
lecture18:00Webinar about the residential building project at Siemenkuja 3 in Upper Malm with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the plan. Participate via browser or mobile device.
lecture17:00Webinar on the detailed plan revision for Sienitie 4a in Heikinlakso. The meeting presents a proposal for a 3-4-storey residential building on a previously undeveloped plot.