Agora is a multi-purpose building at the University of Jyväskylä, home to the faculties of information technology and information sciences. The Martti Ahtisaari hall serves as the building's main auditorium, used for lectures, conferences and public events. It is named after Martti Ahtisaari, Finland's sixth president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
lecture(15 days)
A lecture series featuring prominent speakers discussing hope amid global crises, education, digital safety, international law, literature, and art. Attend online or in person.
lecture14:00Lecture series for older adults on health, wellbeing and environment featuring nine lectures from September to December. Attend in person or online.
lecture12:00Workshop on how responsible action builds wisdom, using Hellison's responsibility model. Experts from the University of Jyväskylä and Laurea discuss responsibility in decision-making and interaction.
lecture14:00A multifaceted seminar on wisdom: philosopher Pekka Sauri, psychologist Katja Kokko and educator Terhi Ek discuss the nature of wisdom, its development and significance in life.
lecture14:00Researchers, a rap artist, and an author explore the relationship between wisdom and power, and how we can recognize and value true wisdom in today's world.
lecture14:00Philosophers, literature scholars, and social researchers discuss wisdom and its absence in the course of world events. Among the speakers are Jarno Hietalahti, docent of the philosophy of humour, and professor Hannu L. T. Heikkinen.
lecture14:00Opening seminar on journalism's significance and role in a changing media environment, featuring leading media professionals and researchers.