Tampere has come together to support Tampere-born Erika Vikman in the quest to win the Eurovision Song Contest The City of Tampere and Visit Tampere have released 'Ich komme aus Tampere' video featuring well-known local personalities – including musicians and actors – cheering and dancing to the beat of the song the floating sauna at Pyhäjärvi and the main square. - Erika Vikman's Ich komme is a celebration of courage and breaking down prejudices we want to encourage the whole city community and Finland to support Erika Vikman from Tampere to win," says Tuomas Paloniemi The video will be shown on social media and at various locations in the city a video production company based in Tampere associations and individuals can also take part in the Ich komme aus Tampere campaign in Tampere The city community can show their support by using the ready-made social media templates and the hashtag #IchKommeAusTampere and by tagging your social media posts with @VisitTampereofficial. various participants can announce their own Eurovision-themed side events in Tampere's events calendar using the tag #IchKommeAusTampere Some of these events will be featured on the Visit Tampere’s Ich Komme aus Tampere website during the semi-finals and final of the Song Contest the light curtains on Hämeenkatu will be illuminated in line with the theme Finland’s support extends all the way to the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel where Erika Vikman and KAJ from Vörå will be followed by a team of supporters from their hometowns Tampere and Vörå will unite to cheer on Erika Vikman and KAJ throughout the week in the centrally located Finland Lounge in Basel - Tampere has many strengths that we want to show the world Tampere will bring a real sauna to Basel with Vörå and the Finnish Sauna Association," says Saara Saarteinen Located next to the official event venues in Basel the area will also be decorated with various Finnish elements Several tens of thousands of visitors are expected in the Finnish area The lounge and sauna will open on 13 May and will be open daily from 12 noon to 8 pm until 17 May The saunas will be heated from 1 pm to 7 pm You are on the official website of the City of Tampere. 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The new manufacturing facility in Tampere will enter into service early 2025 The Sirius Compact family of passive surveillance sensors enable detection classification and prioritisation of hostile Radar (R-ESM) and Communication (C-ESM) emitters Saab serves the global market of governments authorities and corporations with products services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security NEW YORK / TAMPERE -- The NHL Global Fan Tour the official fan festival of the 2024 NHL Global Series™ Finland presented by Fastenal will continue its trek around the world with a visit to Keskustori in downtown Tampere three-day event offers family-friendly activities to the public and a first-class experience for fans of all ages The NHL Global Fan Tour’s takeover of Keskustori will include a 1,200-square meter heated tent filled with interactive attractions and hockey-themed activities NHL Global Fan Tour will feature special appearances by the oldest and most revered trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup – all three days The event will also include viewing parties for both games of the 2024 NHL Global Series Finland presented by Fastenal on Nov NHL Global Fan Tour will offer 20 interactive activations to help fans in Tampere explore and expand their love for hockey These activations include the Hardest Shot Station which will allow fans to test the velocity of their slapshot and how it stacks up against an NHL player’s shot Fans can put their finesse to the test in the Accuracy Shooting Challenge as they attempt to hit a series of stationary targets in the net A stickhandling challenge and a long-distance accuracy shooting challenge are also part of the NHL Global Fan Tour offering fans the opportunity to hone their hockey skills Fans can also join in friendly competition with a game of EA SPORTS NHL or challenge a friend to hockey’s version of foosball the Kids Korner offers coloring pages featuring the NHL’s entertaining mascots NHL Global Fan Tour will be open to the public on Thursday To date, NHL Global Fan Tour has made 44 stops in eight countries with a total of more than 300,000 participants. For more information on the NHL Global Fan Tour, visit NHL.com/GlobalFanTour or follow along on social media @NHL_fi “For a sustainable and successful sports policy ethics and integrity are even more significant cornerstones in the future I warmly welcome all to the Play the Game conference to discuss these important issues of shared interest in Tampere in 2025!” With these words, Sandra Bergqvist the 14th edition of the leading international conference on the most pressing challenges to world sport Play the Game 2025 will gather around 400 media professionals government officials and many other stakeholders in open “Finland has for many years been a world leader in advancing sports integrity and we are thankful to the government for its generous support which allows us to host the 2025 conference in Tampere,” says Stanis Elsborg The ministry delegates the participation in the planning of the conference to the Finnish Center for Integrity in Sports (FINCIS) but growing number of national bodies with multiple tasks in sports integrity FINCIS promotes responsible sports in co-operation with its partners FINCIS has been assigned specific tasks in the areas of anti-doping activities combatting manipulation of sports competitions and promoting spectator safety and comfort FINCIS is responsible for investigating serious ethical violations and presenting disciplinary provisions in centralised disciplinary procedures Play the Game will be held in partnership with the City of Tampere Tampere is one of the most active cities in hosting sports events in Northern Europe and works internationally to strengthen the legacy of the big public investments in events we wish to show our commitment to democracy and human rights in sport and we intend to use the conference actively to raise discussions on how major sports events can become more socially and environmentally sustainable,” says Perttu Pesä Play the Game will now embark on the conference planning and select international and Finnish representatives for an advisory programme committee and other relevant information will be announced shortly Stanis Elsborg, head of Play the Game Teemu Jappison, secretary general, FINCIS Perttu Pesä Read more about Tampere on the website of Visit Tampere info@playthegame.org Find employee Read more about us Privacy policy Certificate of accessibility (Danish) Cookie declaration Tampere has two universities: the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology HELSINKI FINLAND Finnish police detained several individuals on Thursday following clashes between members of the far-right Blue-and-Black Movement and counter-protesters during a May Day procession in central Tampere Authorities reported that the situation escalated around Jugendtori Square when approximately 200 counter-demonstrators attempted to disrupt the Blue-and-Black group’s “White May Day” event one flare was thrown toward a tent in a crowded public area but did not ignite using projectile launchers as part of crowd-control efforts is considered non-lethal and is designed to mark individuals with paint and replicate the impact of a baton strike Law enforcement stated that multiple people were taken into custody Most of those detained appeared to be counter-protesters The far-right group had announced its May Day procession earlier in the week and was joined by participants carrying Finnish flags and symbols associated with the extremist Soldiers of Odin Police estimated the number of Blue-and-Black supporters at 50 to 100 Many of the counter-protesters held banners and chanted slogans denouncing fascism A banner at the scene read “Tampere Against Fascism.” Police said they took steps to maintain safety due to the presence of large May Day crowds nearby in Keskustori “The throwing of smoke flares and other objects was considered dangerous,” officers said in a statement The Blue-and-Black Movement previously lost its status as a registered political party in 2024 after the Supreme Administrative Court ruled its platform incompatible with democratic and constitutional principles The group has since sought re-registration the situation in Tampere’s city centre calmed though police maintained a strong presence throughout the day May Day in Finland is one of the busiest annual events for law enforcement due to large public gatherings and street festivities Advertisement inquiries and other after-sales issues: info@helsinkitimes.fi Helsinki Times is the first and only English language newspaper providing news about Finland in English A weekly print edition of Helsinki Times was published from March 2007 up until Feb Helsinki Times is an online-only publication and other groups and individuals interested in Finland from all around the world © Helsinki Times All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy © Wellu HamalainenThe Tampere Psychiatric Clinic sets a standard in mental health care facilities by seam-lessly blending nature It creates an environ-ment where patients are encouraged to engage with their surroundings at their own pace facilitating recovery and reintegration into everyday life the design provides a supportive and efficient workspace that enhances collaboration and reduces stress contributing to better care and overall job satisfaction This project embodies the principles of Healing Architecture demonstrating how thoughtful design can transform healthcare environments into spaces that foster recov-ery Through its careful integration with nature the Tampere Psychiatric Clinic is a sustaina-ble patient-focused design model that prioritises all its users' needs You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Routes is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC "Shadows of the Rising Sun" is a Finnish-Japanese co-production marking a significant milestone in international television as they team up to hunt down a serial killer The show promises to blend the distinct cultural elements of Finland and Japan offering viewers a unique and captivating experience known for his roles in "Vikings" and "BlacKkKlansman," brings his intense screen presence to the role of Jon Laine and the daughter of Hollywood actor Ken Watanabe Their on-screen chemistry is expected to be a highlight of the series The production has chosen several iconic locations in Tampere utilizing the city's wintery landscapes to enhance the show's atmospheric tension The series will also feature scenes shot in Japan further emphasizing the cross-cultural collaboration "Shadows of the Rising Sun" is set to premiere in 2026 on Nelonen Media's Ruutu streaming service in Finland and on WOWOW Japan's first entertainment-focused pay channel The series is produced by ICS Nordic and AX-ON with support from the city of Tampere and Business Finland Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling and culturally rich series that bridges the gap between East and West Film Tampere Phone +358 40 6655 051 Email fanny.heinonen@businesstampere.com London might be in the grips of a social sauna boom Arielle Domb has your guide to the best in Tampere Travel There’s a word in Finnish which evades translation: löyly. It’s commonly used to describe the steam that rises when water is poured onto hot stones in a sauna But it also signifies spirit or life force — a double meaning that reflects the integrality of saunas to the Finnish way of life Saunas have become popular social hubs in London But while saunas have recently become trendy in Britain deriving from Finnish forests as far back as 7,000 BC where pits in the ground provided warmth during freezing winters Today, saunas are interwoven into the Finnish social fabric — a customary activity for people of all ages and a sacred part of daily life. There are 3.2 million saunas in the country (whose population is 5.5 million) and nearly 90 per cent of Fins take a sauna at least once a week. The country even has a sauna emoji now may be the perfect time to pay a visit to Tampere the sauna capital of the world (a title endorsed by the International Sauna Association and the Finnish Sauna Society) Around an hour and a half train ride from Helsinki Tampere is a former industrial town squeezed between two lakes and over 75 per cent covered by forests There are over 60 public saunas scattered among the pastel wooden-paneled houses — all accessible by foot or public transport (in the winter restaurants and beer gardens — offering social spaces for locals and visitors to hang out vintage shops and eateries specialising in local seasonal cuisine (think creamy salmon soup freshly baked rye bread and blood sausages with lingonberry jam) but spring (following the freezing cold winter months) is particularly special buttercups and daisies dance over the glistening green grass with mild temperatures making it the ideal location for lake swimming Finland has been ranked the happiest place in the world for eight years running, and it’s possible that saunas — with their myriad mental health benefits – are part of the nation’s secret to collective happiness here’s a round-up of some of Tampere’s most exciting public saunas Rajaportti is the oldest public sauna in the whole of Finland wooden-panelled house was once home to a couple who would brew and sell their own beer The space became so popular that they decided to open up their sauna to the public Rajaportti looks much like it did over 100 years ago: two dark cave-like saunas (men and women bathe separately; nudity is customary) alongside changing rooms with mint-green walls and creaky floorboards Guests can enjoy freshly-baked cinnamon buns in the paisley wallpapered cafe or pick from over 90 beers with a backyard where locals (some have been frequenting Rajaportti every day for decades) hang about after sauna sessions Of course sauna bathers who are drinking alcohol should take extra care to drink plenty of water and keep hydrated Rajaportti sauna Sauna entry €8 Monday to Wednesday and €12 on Friday and Saturday Entry is €4 for 6-15 and children under 6 go free Just outside of Tampere is a very different type of sauna Serlachius Art Sauna: a museum combined with a sculpture garden and a sleek public sauna The sauna vicinity is comprised of a circular steam room (designed by a team of Mexican and Slovenian architects) an open-air jacuzzi overlooking lake Melasjärvi and an outdoor shower inspired by Finnish summertime (created by Tampere-born artist Tuula Lehtinen) chefs barbecue freshly caught fish and beef steaks (alongside vegetarian and vegan options) over an open fire by the lakeside Guests can spend an afternoon moving between the toasty sauna and the glittering blue lake before getting their art fix with world-renowned classic artworks like Monet’s A Haystack in the Evening Sun to admire There is also a sculpture garden and a number of contemporary exhibitions to see such as Giorgio de Chirico’s paintings and drawings Serlachius Art Sauna Joenniementie 47 35800 (around 1 hour 15 minute drive from Tampere; it is also reachable by train or bus) Sauna entry €14.00 for adults and €10.50 for pensioners Rauhaniemi Folk Spa has been a site for public bathing since the 1920s The instantly-recognisable yellow-panelled building overlooks the sparkly Näsijärvi lake where locals alternate between sweating in the sauna chatting on the pier and plunging into the (sometimes icy) water Guests are also welcome to bring their own food to barbeque Right next to the Rauhis you’ll find a completely different type of vicinity Co-launched by sauna fanatics Juha Kumara and Matti Kemi who recently took a pilgrimage to learn about ancient Finnish rituals Sauna Temple is a spiritual experience for many Talking isn’t permitted from Thursday to Sunday and Kumara and Kemi host ceremonies involving birch leaf whisking There are also a number of eclectic events like an ambient listening session and a performance from a throat singing band (a type of singing in which the vocalist creates sounds with multiple pitches simultaneously) Rauhaniemi Folk Spa and Sauna Temple sit right beside Kauppi forest (reachable via the Outdoor Express bus service from Tampere city center during summer weekends), where guests can get to know the local flora and fauna that surround the saunas. Adventure Apes hosts a number of activities including mindful walking tours – in which guests taste local produce like lingonberries blueberries and whitecurrants – and workshops to make the birch-leaf whips for sauna sessions Rauhaniemi Folk Spa and Sauna Temple Entry to Rauhaniemi Folk Spa is €11 for adults €5 for 7-14 year olds and under 7s go free Entry to Sauna Temple is €6 if bought with entry to Rauhaniemi Folk Spa Sauna Restaurant Kuuma consists of a waterside smoke sauna a floating plunge pool and a restaurant specialising in contemporary Nordic cuisine It’s well-known for its creamy salmon soup ($25) served with toasted rye bread — ideally enjoyed on the sun-soaked terrace after a sauna and plunge session the salmon soup (and other lunch dishes such as salmon ceviche artichoke pasta and mussels stewed in white wine) come with unlimited coffee It’s the perfect place to sit outside and soak up the city’s calm atmosphere Sauna Restaurant Kuuma Breakfast with a morning sauna is between €15 and €21 a newer addition to Tampere’s lakeside joints FLOU is a floating sauna that changes locations with the seasons (from a quiet beachside in the winter to the city center in spring) The wooden-box shaped sauna has a huge glass panel window offering guests immersive views of the tranquil lake and forest Sauna bathers can finish their session basking on the sundeck with rice porridge sprinkled with cinnamon or cocktails infused with freshly-picked berries in the afternoons and evenings Saunaravintola FLOU €22 for soup or breakfast with a sauna session Situated on the shore of the Pyhäjärvi lake Tahmelan Huvila is a 19th century villa that hosts a number of cultural events (concerts The space has a relaxed atmosphere; guests can hang out on the wooden-panelled veranda eat doughnuts in the cosy tea room or curl up in the library Guests are welcome to stay for hours and hang out on Tahmelan huvila’s grounds lying in the sun and listening to nature’s sounds Tahmelan Huvila, Uramonkatu 9 33240.Open Tuesday and Thursdays (€7/8) and Sundays (€10/12). protesters detainedPolice detained several protesters at a rally by the fascist Participants in a procession organised by the openly racist and fascist Blue and Black movement have clashed with counter-protesters at Jugendtori Square in Tampere An Yle reporter at the scene said that protesters threw blue and black eggs and smoke flares Participants in the fascist march threw at least one of the smoke flares back at the counter-protesters Open image viewerCounter-protesters threw smoke flares at the Blue-and-Black marchers Image: Lauri RautavuoriAccording to police in the south-central city the throwing of smoke flares and other objects was dangerous due to the large crowds of people nearby Jugendtori square is adjacent to Tampere's Central Square one of the smoke flares landed next to a tent in the Market Square Open image viewerPolice detained several protesters near Tampere's Central Square Image: Lauri RautavuoriPolice took several protesters into custody They estimated that 50–100 people took part in the Blue-and-Black movement event with approximately the same number of counter-protesters A day earlier, the Blue-and-Black Movement claimed that it had collected the required number of supporter cards to be re-registered as a political party The Supreme Administrative Court struck the movement off Finland's official register of political parties last year, saying that its goals were "incompatible with constitutional and human rights, and democratic principles". The group said on May Day Eve that it planned to march in a "White May Day" procession in Tampere on Thursday. On Wednesday morning, commuters heard free concerts as the Teekkarikuoro choir organised several flashmobs on the city buses. “We were able to gather five singers. Some of us are working and others had obligatory lectures, but we were still a nice group of singers. After each performance, our fellow travellers applauded us,” says Noora Haimila, vice-chair of Teekkarikuoro responsible for organising gigs. The bus passengers heard such songs as “While the potatoes boil” and “March of the water boys”. Tampereen University Singers also surprised people with their performances on buses. Both choirs have long histories; Teekkarikuoro was founded in 1985 and Tampere University Singers in 1964. On Wednesday, several other student associations also presented their activities. The Akateeminen Mahti sports club organised dance performances in Sorsapuisto and the Spinni association for electronic music enthusiasts played in the Sori square. “Our student community members are multitalented and it is great that we got to present their skills in the opening week,” says Meeri Pekkola, Specialist in Community Affairs at the TREY Student Union. The new students of TAMK celebrated the Tursajainen event yesterday. The party began with a procession from the TAMK campus to the Central Square where the new students swore an oath. In the afternoon, an open sitsi event was organised at the Klubi restaurant. The purpose was to offer everyone interested an opportunity to see this academic table party, which is an integral part of the Finnish student culture. One hundred people had registered in advance. “The idea was to let the students show what the sitsi culture is all about. At our University, there are several variations of this culture and the event offers people a chance to get familiar with this great tradition,” Pekkola says. To doctoral students Philipp Müller and Jari Salo the sitsi culture is still somewhat unfamiliar. “I wanted to learn what the sitsi is all about. Finnish students talk about it a lot,” Müller says. “I thought I should come here because I have never been an active participant before,” Salo says. For the rest of the evening, the students headed to a party at Pakkahuone where rap artist Pikku G performed. 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It is the Sauna Capital of the World which is where people want to be in the winter months: close to the winter activities but never too far away from one of the almost 70 public saunas in Tampere It makes Tampere the perfect place to embrace winter rather than endure it No visit to the Sauna Capital of the World is complete without experiencing its iconic saunas up close. And let’s face it, warming up after a day of exploring and being outside in winter is unbeatable. At Kaupinoja Sauna visitors can dip their toes in the Finnish tradition of moving between the heat of the sauna and the icy cold of the lake Ice swimming after the sauna is imperative to Finnish sauna culture and relieve pain from inflammation or muscle aches please consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions When looking for a local and intimate experience, Tahmelan Huvila has a unique setting on Lake Pyhäjärvi This 19th-century villa includes the Rantaportti sauna inspired by the oldest public sauna in Finland plunge into the icy lake waters and opt for either the lakeside dip or walk over the frozen lake to a hole in the ice for an authentic ice-swimming experience Outdoor Adventures in the SnowTampere’s natural surroundings offer endless opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the winter season. For a thrilling winter experience, try tour skating on Lake Näsijärvi, run by Hiking Travel, Hit there is a 19-mile path where visitors and locals can ice skate along the lakeshore rest at the winter café that’s literally located on the frozen lake It’s the perfect stop to get warm drinks and snacks Another must-try activity in the area is exploring Pyynikki Nature Reserve where the observation tower shows incredible views of the area and the café at the bottom has mouthwatering doughnuts (Some would argue these are the best doughnuts in Finland.) The area offers quiet forests full of snow waiting to be explored Kelo ja Kallio Adventures offers many trips around the Tampere area one of which is a unique snowshoeing experience in the Pyynikki Nature Reserve Explore the ridge and take in the breathtaking views of the frozen lakes that stretch as far as the eye can see Outdoor activities and visiting the sauna make it easy to work up an appetite and there are so many different options available that it’s hard to choose Settle down at Restaurant Pons with stunning city views and a seasonal menu inspired by fresh, local ingredients. For unique architecture, Restaurant Tampella is housed in a charmingly restored old factory along the Tammerkoski rapids It has a warm atmosphere where Finnish culinary traditions and international flavors come together a revolving restaurant 400 feet above ground in the Näsinneula Observation Tower offering a rotating menu crafted from seasonal For a more intimate vibe and impeccable service, Bistro Henriks is perfect for enjoying French-inspired dishes in a cozy setting. 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The H2 Hydrogen Summit & Expo Norwegian energy company Freija AS is planning to build one of Europe’s largest e-methane production facilities in Nokia The company aims to meet the strong demand for e-methane in Finland driven by EU directives will bring significant investments to the area and create jobs while enabling substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions in European transportation Freija produces e-methane from clean hydrogen and biogenic carbon dioxide using a cost-effective and patented solution that integrates an electrolysis plant said: “Finland has an ambitious low-carbon target supportive and predictable operating conditions for the green industry fossil-free energy and a highly qualified workforce The Tampere region is the ideal location with the capacity to scale strong local partners and closeness to export ports and the national gas grid.” An environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme has been launched for the project and Freija has begun engineering studies during the planning phase The project is set to be implemented in three stages The final production capacity will be 58,000 tons of renewable e-methane Another significant announcement for the Pirkanmaa region this year came when Tampereen Energia (Tampere Energy) and e-methane project developer Nordic Ren-Gas revealed on 22 January that they had signed agreements to utilise carbon dioxide emissions and waste heat The announcement was made during the two-day H2 Hydrogen Summit & Expo held at Tampere Exhibition and Sports Center Ren-Gas CEO Saara Kujala invited Tampereen Energia CEO Jussi Laitinen to join her on stage they expressed their joy that negotiations had culminated in signed agreements earlier that day during the event they have agreed to direct carbon dioxide from the Tammervoima waste-to-energy plant to Ren-Gas’ planned e-methane production facility in Tarastenjärvi renewable gas that can be used in land and maritime transport waste heat generated during e-methane production will be transferred to Tampereen Energia’s district heating network stated in the press release: “Thanks to these agreements Tampere homes will be increasingly heated by waste heat while reducing traffic emissions across Finland.” Nordic Ren-Gas announced that the Tampere project has received €46m in investment support from Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Construction of the production facility is expected to begin in 2025 with commercial operations starting in 2027 Carbon dioxide can also be utilised in aviation fuels and food production The Tampere region and Pirkanmaa could play a significant role in developing hydrogen infrastructure in Northern Europe. Hydrogen technologies could be part of a broader circular economy. The area has excellent conditions for advancing sustainable energy production and refining. The working title for the project is ‘Hydrogen Hills’ as it seems that planned hydrogen projects here are moving forward The Tampere region is an ideal location from the perspective of renewable energy and existing infrastructure local universities and research institutes and overall attractiveness contribute to the area’s appeal.” The Tampere region has technical schools supporting the hydrogen industry including VTT Technical Research Centre and the Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) The region also has positive experiences with various types and levels of alliances and collaboration projects Tampere is actively promoting actions that support the green transition and the growth of renewable energy GE Vernova is developing technology to stabilise and enhance the reliability of electricity grids the company received a significant order from Germany worth tens of millions of euros Please note, this article will also appear in the 21st edition of our quarterly publication. 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Image: YleYle News30.4. 15:33•Updated 30.4. 16:27An event featuring former US President Barack Obama at Tampere's Nokia Arena, scheduled for 13 May Finland's ticket sales and distribution company Lippu.fi confirmed the cancellation to Finnish media citing "unforeseen circumstances" told Yle that the organisers had nothing further to add regarding the reason for the cancellation Tickets for the event — entitled A Conversation with President Barack Obama — went on sale at the start of last month with prices starting at just over 100 euros apiece rising to 1,600 euros for a single VIP package Obama's visit to Tampere was due to be part of an international speaking tour and he was expected to discuss his time in the White House as well as his views on leadership Although the Tampere leg has been cancelled Obama will be appearing at a similar event in Oslo on 12 May "Ticket holders have been informed that tickets purchased for Tampere are valid for the Oslo event according to certain instructions," Lindblom said Obama's last public appearance in Finland was at the Nordic Business Forum in 2018 EDIT NOTE: Article updated at 16:23 on 30.4.2025 to include quotes from spokesperson Timo Lindbolm Users with an Yle ID can leave comments on our news stories. You can create your Yle ID via this link. Our guidelines on commenting and moderation are explained here is delivering power compensation systems to 50Hertz These STATCOM systems are used in electricity transmission grids for voltage regulation and managing grid disturbances GE Vernova announced the Tampere order in early December The Belgian-German company 50Hertz operates in the Berlin metropolitan area and across northeastern and eastern German states Product Leader for GE Vernova’s FACTS power electronics systems unit in Vehmainen says the significant order will create dozens of new jobs in terms of person-years in the Pirkanmaa region “We’ve grown significantly in recent years and there are open positions,” Kaasalainen explains “Our company is highly international we have employees from more than a dozen different nationalities,” he says GE Vernova’s Tampere office currently employs 120 people, and including outsourced services, the total is 150. Local suppliers, such as Adwatec with its cooling systems and Insta with its control and protection cabinets Other GE Vernova facilities involved in this project include Dresden and Mönchengladbach in Germany and Stafford in the UK GE Vernova employs 80,000 people in its current form The multinational conglomerate General Electric split into three entities in the 2020s: GE Aerospace for aerospace and aviation The final step of this transformation was the listing of GE Vernova MMC valve (Modular Multilevel Converter) is the heart of the system responding instantly and efficiently to grid events while supporting network stability Kaasalainen explains that GE Vernova’s FACTSFLEX STATCOM is a support system for power grids helping to manage voltage and stabilize the network three such systems will be delivered to two different locations The space required for the equipment is roughly the size of a training ice rink with a rink and seating The system can be thought of as an intelligent controller that feeds or absorbs electrical power as needed and respond to changes in the power grid within milliseconds as maintaining a balanced grid ensures reliable electricity delivery; failure could result in a blackout The scale of STATCOM’s power capabilities is impressive Key metrics include reactive power – the amount it can supply or absorb to regulate grid voltage – and active power “The power levels are immense: approximately 300 MVAr and 150 megawatts which is equivalent to tens of thousands of electric sauna stoves or roughly half the output of the Olkiluoto 1 and 2 nuclear reactor’s 890 megawatts,” Kaasalainen estimates MVAr (megavolt-ampere reactive) is the unit for reactive power the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is accelerating driving rapid developments in the field of power electronics In Finland, too, upgrading electricity grids is a timely topic. In early November, public broadcaster Yle reported on a 300-kilometer 280-million-euro electricity transmission network construction project The transmission grid operator Fingrid aims to bring electricity from northern Sweden to Finland through the Järvilinja project a power line running from Vaala in Northern Ostrobothnia to southern parts of Northern Savonia The project aims to meet Southern Finland’s electricity needs and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 recent statistics from Statistics Finland show that growth in nuclear and hydroelectric power has accelerated the transition to a cleaner energy system in 2023 Kare Kaasalainen of GE Vernova and Heini Wallander of Business Tampere at the Vehmainen office Business Tampere got to know the operation Photo: Sampo Härkönen / Business Tampere Industry Client Manager at Business Tampere emphasizes the future impact of power electronics and its development herself an electrical engineering graduate She highlights hydrogen technologies as the next major trend in the Tampere region forming a vital part of the growing circular economy The area is well-positioned to drive sustainable energy production and processing “There’s deep and diverse expertise in energy systems and their components here Companies like GE Vernova play a key role in the global green transition and the rising hydrogen economy in the Tampere region The next opportunity to learn more about hydrogen technologies and the energy transition will be at the Hydrogen Summit at the end of January,” says Wallander Hydrogen Summit & Expo, January 22–23, 2025, Tampere. is to be replaced by a new building that can accommodate 1,300 pupils and 160 children in day care The new school would also have teaching facilities for students who need special support There have also been wishes that school facilities could be made available for use in the evenings and weekends Juva Day-care Centre and Annala School is based on an approved survey on day-care centres and schools After the plan proposal was in public display late last year the boundaries of the planting area adjacent to Juvankatu have been specified on the map so that the drop-off and pick-up of special needs pupils can be arranged simultaneously next to the playground and the entrance A planted area has been added along Muinaishaudankatu in accordance with the reference and yard plan A 3-layer plan version has been removed from the reference plan report as its implementation was considered financially challenging The drop-off and pick-up of special needs pupils has been specified in more detail The yard plan has been revised to correspond to the reference plan The yard plan has also been supplemented with regard to drop-offs The permitted building volume of the new building is 19,000 square metres of floor area The maximum number of floors allowed is four above which a ventilation machine room may be placed Special attention must be paid to how the new buildings fit into the neighbourhood and streetscape The materials of the façade must also be of high quality Noise from traffic and aircrafts should be considered in the sound proofing of the building which would not only increase comfort and introduce shaded places of spend time but also support the ecological route in the east-west direction Existing trees at the edges of the plot must also be left untouched The intention is to build the school gradually so that no temporary buildings are needed on the plot Particular attention will also be paid to the cityscape in the project planning phase. 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Box 48733101 Tampere Police have released all the individuals detained during unrest at a far-right event in Tampere on Thursday Police took 15 people into custody during a demonstration in central Tampere on May Day Participants in a march and rally by the openly racist fascist Blue-and-Black Movement clashed with anti-fascist protesters at Tampere's Jugendtori Square It is just off the city’s main market square where large crowds were celebrating the first of May Protesters threw eggs and hand flares at those taking part in the Blue-and-Black event some of whom threw at least one flare back at the counter-protesters A projectile was also thrown at a police vehicle According to Detective Inspector Pasi Nieminen all those detained were protesting against the fascist event The police recorded criminal reports for violently resisting an officer violation of assembly regulations and careless handling of emergency flares the released protesters are no longer suspected of any crimes Police fired at counter-protesters with a pneumatic projectile launcher which is intended to subdue individuals who are behaving in a threatening manner there were approximately 50–100 participants in the Blue-and-Black event — far outnumbered by some 200 counter-protesters using metaphors to get our point across or simply make a subject easier to understand That’s why a season can often be seen as a “journey,” because you can imagine yourself riding in the back of the Family Truckster or having to share a hotel bed on vacation with your siblings It evokes memories and lets you understand a little better what the athlete is navigating If there is a signpost in the adventure that is the 2024-25 Stars season The guess is we are going to be looking back on this week for the remainder of the hockey campaign and the flashbacks and lessons will be compartmentalized in a couple of ways we will have the sauna and the long drink and reindeer the bonding moments that allow the human beings to learn and grow and meld together like a fine Finnish stew we have the two games and the frustration that came from them That might be the lasting tutorial that guides this Boeing 780 the rest of the way playing that team and seeing what you have to do to win,” Stars coach Pete DeBoer said of losing twice to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers “Those are the details that decide games come playoff time Pete DeBoer speaks to the media after the Global Series in Tampere There is also an army of experts working on the finely tuned bodies of these athletes like Teemu Selänne’s crew worked on his race cars I remember looking down during preseason and watching some lineup of unknown reserves from Minnesota or St “These guys are good.” Because of technology and drive and just better humans the parts of our sports machines are much improved When you think about the science that goes into making sticks and skates and even helmets that are safer and more comfortable and visors that allow better sight it’s no wonder the range of raw talent has been so finely balanced And that means the difference between teams is slim When you look at the standings through October you see that the vision you had hasn’t worked out on the ice The Blues might not have to rebuild as much as we thought The Sharks might have further to go than we thought That was never more obvious than in the games against Florida at Nokia Arena The Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup champions and have been to the Stanley Cup Final two years in a row They have a great system and some high-end players And they seem like they can roll out of bed and play a great brand of hockey flew to Finland and adjusted well to the challenges did everything they could to be well-prepared for Friday’s game and then...fell flat It’s difficult to pinpoint why. They are relatively healthy, they have a large group of players in their prime, and they had all the motivation in the world to excel for their three Finnish counterparts: Roope Hintz, Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell That trio comprises three-fifths of the team’s “Letter Leadership,” with each wearing an “A.” They are not fringe players so you would think that would carry a lot of motivational weight in the dressing room And yet Dallas gave up a goal in the first minute on Friday and was generally outbattled in the first period the team has been pretty decent at starting on time and the goaltending has fixed a lot of problems but that game does open the door for the discussion of what went wrong Coach Pete DeBoer said he warned the players The players themselves said they were aware of the unique challenge of not playing for a week Part of that could be travel circumstances Part of that could be the styles of the two opponents Part of that could simply be that Florida is truly that good But that performance certainly deserves introspection This group under DeBoer and his coaching staff has often out-prepared the opposition So then a look into moments like these can be helpful DeBoer said one of the key elements in the mini-series was that the top end talent for Florida was better “These games are usually decided by goaltending and whose best players are at their best,” DeBoer said “I thought this weekend Florida’s best players were better than our top-end players But it’s early in the season and we all have to be better.” The Stars are an intriguing mix. While Robertson has the potential to be a 100-point guy, most of the scorers on this team do not. But they all have skill, and they can overwhelm opponents with the fact that every line can score a huge goal. Right now, Matt Duchene is leading the second line and they have been dynamic almost every night But the top line is still looking for its mojo after Joe Pavelski retired but he has matured so beautifully and was their best player in the playoffs last season so the expectation gets dialed up for him as well DAL@FLA: Duchene scores goal against Spencer Knight “We don’t have Connor McDavid or two or three of that type of player Dallas set a franchise record with eight 20-goal scorers last season Robertson and Johnston are playing catchup after preseason injuries and Heiskanen needs to find a way to be more dynamic It’s a problem they have dealt with before But just like it was in the two games against Florida You can be in first or be a wildcard on the strength of five wins so consistency is a huge asset for your organization The Stars have been masters of consistency all they have to do is look back to a couple of games in Tampere A lot was revealed on this little business trip Kiitos paljon, Suomi! 🇫🇮A long time coming, we are so grateful for the experiences we shared with you in Finland the past week. We hope to share the ice with you again soon 💙🩶💚#NHLGlobalSeries x #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/Z8GnPhwbCw This story was not subject to the approval of the National Hockey League or Dallas Stars Hockey Club Mike Heika is a Senior Staff Writer for DallasStars.com and has covered the Stars since 1994. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @MikeHeika. Paul Maurice Takes Blame for Panthers Slow Start vs. Leafs Anthony Stolarz Goes to Hospital, Hit from Bennett Under Scrutiny Game 1: Maple Leafs Jump to Early Lead, Beat Panthers Game 1 Panthers at Maple Leafs: How to Watch, Lines, Odds Panthers Start in Toronto vs. the Leafs. They’re Cool with That Seth Jones Finally Gets another Shot at the Playoffs with the Panthers Verhaeghe, Florida Panthers Not Concerned with Scoring Slump Moves the Florida Panthers Can Make After Kulikov Injury How the Florida Panthers Improved Using Tkachuk LTIR Money Brad Marchand Has Joined the Florida Panthers. How It Happened Stolarz Hurt, but Leafs Beat Panthers; Islanders Hit Lotto FHN Today: Florida Panthers Take Off, Jets Win Epic Game 7 FHN Today: Tkachuk Gears Up for the Leafs, Stars Win Game 7 FHN Today: Hagel Rips Ekblad, says Head Hit ‘As Bad as it Gets’ FHN Today: Panthers Play Leafs, Rangers Close to New Coach as they get ready for Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars Florida and Dallas will play a pair of games at Nokia Arena in Tampere Nokia Arena is captain Sasha Barkov’s home rink; he is a minority owner with Tappara Barkov and Espoo’s Anton Lundell were on stage to meet the media as was coach Paul Maurice Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Reinhart spoke to the media from the Tappara locker room All of the videos from Tampere and Helsinki are up on the FHN YouTube Channel Check the videos out there — or just click on them below Paul Maurice Takes Blame for Panthers Slow Start vs but Leafs Beat Panthers; Islanders Hit Lotto Enter your email to get the latest from Florida Hockey Now delivered straight to your inbox Copyright © 2020 George Richards and National Hockey Now. 1fr);grid-auto-rows:auto;max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:2.0rem;column-gap:2.0rem;padding:0 0 0 0;}.css-132ibli>*{position:relative;}@media screen and (min-width: 600px){.css-132ibli{grid-template-columns:repeat(4 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:2.0rem;column-gap:2.0rem;padding:0 0 0 0;}}@media screen and (min-width: 900px){.css-132ibli{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:2.4rem;column-gap:2.4rem;padding:0 0 0 0;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.css-132ibli{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:3.2rem;column-gap:3.2rem;padding:0 8.0rem 0 8.0rem;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1440px){.css-132ibli{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 Tampere ensures that LGBTQIA+ travellers feel safe and embraced we saw Pride flags in storefronts and felt genuine warmth from the locals," Jonny shares For queer travellers, there can sometimes be concerns, but in Tampere, Jonny felt "a true sense of belonging." He adds, "There’s something empowering about being in a place where your identity is not just respected but celebrated. It’s no wonder Finland consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world." Jonny marvels at the Finlayson Area describing the vibrant district as a journey through time Nestled in the centre of Tampere amidst the picturesque Tammerkoski rapids this area boasts the historic Finlayson Cotton Factory The factory's rich ambience now houses captivating museums and charming eateries and hosts diverse events year-round Within the same neighbourhood, the Finnish Labour Museum Werstas offers insight into Tampere's industrial legacy. Notably, Werstas also holds a national archive for Finnish LGBTQIA+ history and narratives of what it was like to live as an LGBTQIA+ individual in Finland This exhibition deeply resonated with Jonny during his visit seeing these stories of gender and sexual minorities preserved so thoughtfully was incredibly moving." A stone's throw away lies the Tampere Market Hall, a treat for all senses. The market, bustling with local delicacies and fresh produce, is a fantastic way to experience Tampere’s food culture. "I couldn’t resist buying chocolate from Suklaapuoti – the perfect souvenir and friendliness of the vendors made me fall even more in love with the city," Jonny says the creator of the Moomins and a celebrated queer artist this visit held special significance," Jonny shares The museum beautifully honours Jansson’s legacy showcasing her beloved Moomin characters through intricate dioramas and original illustrations that bring their whimsical world to life "Walking through the museum is both nostalgic and joyous," Jonny reflects "It reminded me of the importance of honouring queer artists like Jansson who have left such a profound impact on global culture Her work continues to inspire people of all ages and the museum is a must-visit for anyone coming to Tampere." Take in the stunning panoramic views of Tampere from the Pyynikki Observation Tower. Credits : Jonny Foe, @jonnyfoeEnjoy a peaceful stroll through the lush, serene landscapes of Kauppi Forest. Credits: Jonny Foe, @jonnyfoeCreativity and connection at the Serlachius MuseumsAnother unforgettable experience is visiting the Serlachius Museums in Mänttä "I had the opportunity to express myself creatively while reﬂecting on my identity as a queer traveller and shared stories about our journeys creating a deep sense of connection among us," Jonny explains values creativity and personal expression. Whether through art the country uniquely honours diversity and individuality and stepping inside feels like stepping into a rich cultural tradition," Jonny says "What I love most about Finnish saunas is that they’re more than just places to relax – they’re spaces of equality and the sauna offers a chance to simply be yourself This deep-rooted sense of equality makes the experience even more meaningful for me as a queer traveller It’s no wonder sauna culture is so cherished in Finland." The final evening was spent at Tahlo Ventures a serene lakeside retreat at Lake Näsijärvi Her passion for creating a space where people can relax "I loved that Tahlo Ventures is a proud part of the LGBTQIA+ community and seeing inclusivity celebrated in every aspect of the retreat made me so happy," Jonny mentions As the group gathers around for a delicious meal prepared by a private chef the sky turns vibrant shades of pink and orange as the sun sets over the lake felt like the perfect end to an unforgettable trip," Jonny reflects gazing at the calm waters – a moment of pure connection 1fr);grid-auto-rows:auto;max-width:none;-webkit-column-gap:0;column-gap:0;padding:0 0 0 0;}.css-1dt7hju>*{position:relative;}@media screen and (min-width: 600px){.css-1dt7hju{grid-template-columns:repeat(4 1fr);max-width:none;-webkit-column-gap:0;column-gap:0;padding:0 0 0 0;}}@media screen and (min-width: 900px){.css-1dt7hju{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 1fr);max-width:none;-webkit-column-gap:0;column-gap:0;padding:0 0 0 0;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.css-1dt7hju{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 1fr);max-width:none;-webkit-column-gap:0;column-gap:0;padding:0 0 0 0;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1440px){.css-1dt7hju{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 1fr);max-width:none;-webkit-column-gap:0;column-gap:0;padding:0 0 0 0;}}Take a refreshing dip in Lake Näsijärvi with Tahlo Ventures.Credits: Jonny Foe @jonnyfoeWhy Tampere and Finland should be on your travel bucket listJonny’s adventure in Tampere was more than just a visit – a journey of connection For any LGBTQIA+ traveller seeking a destination that combines natural beauty Tampere and Finland stand out as must-visit locations Here are three reasons why Tampere and Finland should be on your queer travel bucket list: I feel inspired and eager to return," Jonny concludes "If you’re looking for a destination that combines natural beauty Tampere and Finland should be at the top of your travel list." Experience the tranquil lake views at the Serlachius Museums in Mänttä @jonnyfoe.css-1g03atl{grid-column:span 12;width:100%;}@media screen and (min-width: 900px){.css-1g03atl{grid-column:span 4;}}.css-hs5pfp{height:61.6rem;object-fit:cover;}.css-y6gj12{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;height:61.6rem;object-fit:cover;}The vibrant and colourful Finlayson Area district @jonnyfoe.css-94pduv{position:relative;display:grid;width:100%;justify-items:center;grid-template-columns:repeat(4 1fr);grid-auto-rows:auto;max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:0;column-gap:0;padding:0 2.0rem 0 2.0rem;}.css-94pduv>*{position:relative;}@media screen and (min-width: 600px){.css-94pduv{grid-template-columns:repeat(4 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:0;column-gap:0;padding:0 3.2rem 0 3.2rem;}}@media screen and (min-width: 900px){.css-94pduv{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:0;column-gap:0;padding:0 6.4rem 0 6.4rem;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.css-94pduv{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:0;column-gap:0;padding:0 8.0rem 0 8.0rem;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1440px){.css-94pduv{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 UNESCO Global Geoparks in FinlandFrom landscapes sculpted by water to marshlands an.. Discovering Finnish landscape: KoliLearn what to do and see in Koli Getting around in Helsinki city like a localDiscover Helsinki on foot Tampere – the sauna capital of the worldTampere is much more than the world capital of sau.. Five most interesting events in LaplandDiscover an action-packed calendar full of spectac.. Finland will be built on the shore of Tahmelan Huvila (Tahmela’s Villa) The main builder of the carousel is Janne Käpylehto who holds the world record for the largest ice carousel Building ice carousels has become very popular worldwide “The popularity started to rise when I built the first carousel in 2017 and made a video about it the ice carousel being cut in Tampere has a mass of about 200,000 kg and a diameter of approximately 30 meters The public will have the opportunity to sauna in the ice carousel sauna during the designated public sauna session Construction work will begin on-site in the morning The ice conditions have been closely monitored daily who works at the Tahmela’s Villa and Rajaportti sauna “This project has been extremely interesting and I’m happy to bring something new to Tampere’s sauna scene – even if it’s just a fun one-time event Tent Sauna from Telttasaana with Narvi kiuas will spin atop the carousel but this combination is truly one of a kind,” comments Lembke Interesting examples include the many new public saunas in the UK and the United States sauna fever is rising thanks to Eurovision representative KAJ’s song Bara bada bastu Tampere and its surrounding region have nearly 70 public saunas “I’m delighted that international travelers have also discovered Tampere through its saunas I receive inquiries from foreign journalists interested in saunas almost weekly fun events like the ice carousel sauna strengthen Tampere’s status as the world’s sauna capital,” says Tuomas Paloniemi The study evaluates how Finnish citizens perceive the overall reputation Tampere stood out with particularly high scores in governance and safety – all key aspects contributing to a city's international appeal “A strong and reliable brand is an asset in international promotion work – especially when attracting new air connections and business opportunities,” says Marja Aalto airlines and talent alike that Tampere is not only trusted by its own citizens but also ready for global partnerships.” The city’s consistent reputation success supports Tampere’s broader strategic goals: to grow sustainably and promote innovation-driven sectors including smart mobility Reputation directly influences a city’s attractiveness for visitors and investment — all crucial components in air service development As air travel rebounds and competition between destinations intensifies a city’s strong and trustworthy brand is a key differentiator Tampere’s reputation also enhances its value proposition to airline partners Tampere provides a solid foundation for long-term route success marja.aalto@businesstampere.com GateDrop.com Finn-Estonian Harri Kullas won the first day of international supercross race in Tampere Kullas dominated the whole day even though his start in the final didn’t go as planned Harri Kullas took the victory in SX1 class at the Tampere Supercross held for the tenth time at the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Center in Finland on Friday Finland’s Jere Haavisto came in second and Spain’s Jorge Zaragoza third Nico Stenberg won the SX2 class which was for Finnish riders only Aaro Menna and Simo Koskinen followed in second and third place Harri Kullas went from victory to victory before the late-night climax of the SX1 class in various races and intermediate starts Kullas was already making a successful start but his bike went into free gear in the opening corner while Jere Haavisto was fighting for the top spot with Jorge Zaragoza Soon there was a situation where Haavisto was leading and Kullas was riding second for the joy of mostly Finnish spectators Haavisto rode in the lead until the middle of the final before Kullas made his move took the first place and started to run away eventually taking a clear victory in the 20-lap final even though the final was a bit more exciting The audience was really well involved in the atmosphere Then there will definitely be even more noise in the arena – In the final I entered the first corner with Zaragoza on outside of me I leaned inside a little too much and my gear pedal hit something I looked at the lines first and got past some riders I was chasing Haavisto for a while and he was better than me at the finish line double I guess he made a mistake and I caught him I also knew where I was going to try the pass and so I did The US Josh Hill was considered a tough name in advance and he otherwise had a good day a race victory in the AMA supercross series – I think I ruined Hill’s and a few others’ final when I went on neutral in the first corner Hill has been a great rider and that’s why it feels good to have lapped him Haavisto almost lost his good result when he fell behind Kullas in the turn after one rhythm section – I didn’t get a relaxed ride in the final I quickly picked up my bike and kept going and I was able to fight for the second place I hope the audience had a fun evening and enjoyed the racing He was stronger from the middle of the final onwards but I was still able to offer the audience value for money It didn’t happen that Kullas takes the start and immediately runs away from the rest of us US Cade Clason was fourth and Tristan Lane fifth attention was also drawn to the fact that Zaragoza and Hill competed with electric bikes Nico Stenberg led the SX2 class of Finnish riders from start to finish taking the victory in the 12-lap race with a three seconds cap to Aaro Menna who in turn had a tight battle with Simo Koskinen for second place defeating Koskinen by one second The starts were important and I succeeded in the final even though I don’t have a lot of practise after my last injury I kept the inside lines on the track and I was able to ride in peace Fourth in the SX2 class was Eelis Viemerö and fifth last year’s winner Miro Varjonen Tampere Supercross and Offroad Expo continues on Saturday The project consortium will define and develop a cloud-based service that integrates all chip design tools, allowing companies, especially those that cannot afford these tools, to test and experiment with them. The consortium is responsible for coordinating and steering the platform’s development as well as establishing criteria for awarding funding for chip design efforts under the Chips from Europe initiative. “The Design Platform is a pivotal new initiative for both the University and companies in the semiconductor sector. This platform will substantially lower the threshold for IT and electronics companies to start their own chip design activities,” says Timo Hämäläinen, Professor of Computer Engineering and Principal Investigator overseeing the project at Tampere University. The primary goal of the Design Platform is to bolster the chip design ecosystem within the EU. The European Chips Act was adopted in 2023 to strengthen Europe’s internal semiconductor ecosystem. Through the Chips Act, the EU aims to foster the development of the semiconductor industry, attract investments, advance research and innovations, and increase the EU’s self-sufficiency in semiconductor chip production. The objective is to double the EU’s share of global chip production by 2030. Tampere University is the only Nordic member in the project consortium consisting of 12 partners. The University plays a significant role in the project, as it is responsible for raising awareness of the Design Platform and the opportunities it offers across the EU. “Tampere University is at the forefront of the Chips for Europe initiative. Participating in this major European partnership enables us to share our knowledge internationally while also bringing new expertise to Finland. As the sole Finnish partner, Tampere University has an important responsibility to ensure the Finnish semiconductor industry is actively involved as the EU strives for greater semiconductor self-sufficiency,” says Jarmo Takala, Vice President at Tampere University. Timo HämäläinenTampere UniversityProfessor Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences Latest news in category Press releaseNews Tampere UniversityStrike will take place at Tampere University on Wednesday, 7 May 2025Published on 6.5.2025 News Tampere UniversityPiia Sormunen becomes associate professor in building services engineeringPublished on 28.4.2025 News Tampere UniversityExposure to toxic metals in war zones endangers early childhood development Published on 22.4.2025 News Tampere UniversityMiika Lipiäinen appointed Professor of Practice at Tampere University: sustainable experiences in life and businessPublished on 17.4.2025 News Tampere UniversityPasi Toivonen Appointed Professor of Practice in Journalism at Tampere UniversityPublished on 17.4.2025 News Tampere UniversityTampere University’s international master’s degree programmes offer a study place to over 1,400 new students Published on 14.4.2025 All news in categoryLatest newsNews " What if everyone could truly understand how their city is evolving – and help shape it?" reads the opening sentence of the x-CITE project's latest introductory release The project's name comes from the words "Expanding the Experience of Citizen through Extended Reality" The total budget of the EU-funded project is 6.5 million euros Tampere leads the project's partner network immersive tools to make urban policy and planning more visible It contributes to the creation of the European Citiverse — a virtual layer interwoven with physical urban space The Citiverse aims to simplify residents’ everyday lives – Tampere actively participates in international citiverse development which can mean better services or experiences for Tampere residents in the future where technology brings a new dimension to experiencing the city The x-CITE project is precisely about this: innovating new solutions together to improve and enrich the everyday life of residents project manager of the x-CITE project from the city of Tampere different pilot initiatives will take place in Rotterdam environmental assessments could be made visually accessible and more approachable 3D modeling could be used increasingly from the perspective of community and engagement in planning future residential areas and the city's history and stories could be brought to life for pedestrians by using XR-technology – The project's vision highlights the potential of emerging technologies and sets the direction for the concrete pilot initiatives that will take shape during its course European-wide collaboration is a key strength: we learn from one another and maintain close interaction between the participating cities — a vital element of the project Partners of the project will gather as part of the Imagine the Citiverse event held in Tampere on May 27-28 where cities from around the world will come to solve current challenges faced by cities The project includes 12 partners from Finland Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec) and from the Netherlands the city of Rotterdam OASC network (Open & Agile Smart Cities) E-mail [email protected] The World Figure Skating Championships will be held at the Nokia Arena in Tampere from 15 to 21 March 2027 The International Skating Union (ISU) granted the Finnish Figure Skating Association the rights to organize the 2027 World Figure Skating Championships and the City of Tampere together with Nokia Arena offers a unique partnership to the Finnish Figure Skating Association – The modern arena offers world-class conditions for athletes and spectators while Tampere is known for its event expertise This combination makes the city the perfect host for the World Figure Skating Championships President of the Finnish Figure Skating Association The Finnish Figure Skating Association last organised the World Figure Skating Championships in Helsinki in 2017 and the European Championships in Espoo in 2023 Finland has organized the 2019 and 2025 World Figure Skating Championships in Helsinki Ice Hall At the World Formation Skating Championships Finland achieved a double victory in a sold-out Helsinki Ice Hall – We can be happy and humbly grateful that the series of international prestigious competitions in Finland continues This shows that the Finnish Figure Skating Association is capable of organizing high quality events where the audience enjoys the atmosphere and the athletes both have fun and achieve their best The World Figure Skating Championships in Tampere demonstrates the close cooperation between the Tampere city and the Finnish Figure Skating Association and their common will to bring top-level sport to Finland – We are proud that Tampere will host the 2027 World Figure Skating Championships The Nokia Arena will provide a great setting for the world's top athletes and our city has strong experience in organizing major international events This is a great opportunity to highlight not only top sport but also Tampere's attractiveness as a city for tourism and events The City of Tampere and the Finnish Figure Skating Association are preparing together to welcome the world's best figure skaters and fans of the sport to a memorable World Championship week in 2027. E-mail[email protected] The airship-like drones will be flying at an altitude of about one hundred metres above Tampere's city center and the photography will begin next Monday The timing is subject to weather conditions as bad weather may delay or prolong the project The city of Tampere has commissioned the aerial photography from Kelluu Oy and a special permit has been obtained for the aerial photography. – The large airships may arouse curiosity and wonder among the city's residents The aerial photography will result in an accurate 3D 'virtual model' of the city which will be very useful for planning future services and visualize the development of the changing city as the model allows us to perceive the environment in a multidimensional way The aerial photography will be carried out anonymously meaning that people cannot be identified from the images The aerial photography will comply with the regulations of the area surveillance law which is securely transmitted to our cloud services Although the data provides a detailed analysis of human masses Our high-resolution cameras do capture the environment well but the material recorded will not be made public and will be used to create a digital twin so the photography will not cause noise pollution Digital twins are 3D image models that create a virtual replica of the city The city of Tampere wants to use new technologies innovatively in urban planning and citizen engagement – The growth and development of the city challenges us to find new practical ways to improve the daily lives of residents Creating an accurate 3D model of the city center will concretely serve the development of future services and the creation of experiential Director of Innovation and Economic Policy Digital twins are intended to support the city's vitality by providing information to businesses and residents about traffic congestion and modeling human flows in the city The intertwining of the virtual and physical worlds of cities is called the citiverse – Digital twins offer new opportunities for interactive urban planning and for simulating noise and air quality to support decision-making city services may be widely accessible digitally in the citiverse Development Manager for the Urban Environment Kelluu's solution utilizes the latest algorithms and enables the modeling of large areas with high resolution accurately and securely Kelluu has carried out a similar modeling of the city center of Joensuu – Digital twins are key when cities are developed smartly Tampere is already at the forefront of citiverse thinking and our high-resolution data enables a leap in Tampere's virtual ecosystem The overall project will certainly be of international interest as well Irene ImpiöDirector of Innovation and Economic Policy0505392943[email protected] E-mail[email protected] Designed by Georg Schreck and completed in 1901 Tullikamari is a culturally and architecturally significant building It was repurposed for cultural use in 1988 Tullikamari is currently undergoing a major renovation scheduled for completion by the end of 2026 the total floor area of the facility will be approximately 4 280 gross square metres (brm²) of which about 2,500 net rentable square metres (htm²) will be handed over to the new operator The maximum combined audience capacity of Pakkahuone and Klubi will remain at 1 500 The goal of the tender is to further develop Tullikamari as a vibrant cultural hub to expand Tampere’s music and cultural offerings and to maintain Tullikamari’s reputation as one of Finland’s premier live venues The programme is expected to be diverse and inclusive offering not only mainstream music but also alternative and niche cultural content for a range of audiences The City of Tampere published the procurement notice for the user rights agreement on 25 April 2025 in the Hilma procurement service The deadline for submitting tenders is 30 May 2025 at 12:00 (EEST) E-mail[email protected] is a thriller about a couple who retreat to a remote cabin to reconnect with each other Yle reported on rumors that Hollywood stars had been spotted in Tampere The City of Tampere and Business Finland have granted audiovisual industry incentives for the production of The Trip The movie is being produced by 87North and XYZ Films -It’s fantastic that yet another international film is being shot in Tampere It’s great to see that we have established ourselves as an international filming destination This has been achieved through purposeful work with Film Tampere supported by the production incentive program Investing in the audiovisual industry is a significant part of the strategic economic policies within the experience economy Director of Competitiveness at the City of Tampere -It’s the result of long-term work that we have earned the trust of international productions This is our third collaboration with XYZ Films in Finland and Tampere A star-studded cast and experienced producers help to grow the region’s film industry by enhancing professional expertise reputation and trust are the most important We’re talking about millions in direct economic benefits for the region and global visibility for the city area Film productions play a crucial role in strengthening Tampere’s vitality productions have employed an average of around forty local professionals per production This figure reflects only those directly employed in the production industry and does not include additional employment impacts from sectors such as accommodation Supported productions have provided employment for up to 2,200 workers between 2019 and 2022 E-mail[email protected] (headline image: Tampere – Photo by Juha Suhonen) Tampere, Finland, will host the 31st edition of world music conference WOMEX from October 22-26 This marks the city’s second time hosting the event The announcement precedes the upcoming 30th edition Tampere is Finland’s second-largest urban area It has a deep industrial heritage as well as modern arts and welcoming atmosphere make it an ideal setting for international events like WOMEX the largest concert and congress center in the Nordic region offering top-tier facilities for performances Additional showcase venues include Tavara-asema WOMEX is known for its diverse musical offerings attracting professionals from various genres The 2019 edition in Tampere drew over 2,500 delegates and featured more than 60 performances setting a high benchmark for the upcoming event shared his excitement about returning to Tampere: “We are thrilled to bring WOMEX back to Tampere a city that truly embraces creativity and innovation and we’re excited to see how Tampere will once again provide the perfect backdrop for artists and professionals to share their work Executive Director of Music Finland said: “Our folk music is a strong brand in the world known for its high artistic quality and originality offers musicians and other professionals a unique opportunity to showcase their music and make international contacts Contemporary Finnish folk music is one of the sharpest points of our music exports.” Deputy Mayor of Tampere stated: “Tampere is very happy to welcome WOMEX back to our city Events and lifestyle are strongly part of the city’s strategy and the music professionals’ event fits in perfectly with this strategy.” Organized by German music company Piranha Arts AG WOMEX 2025 will involve key Finnish partners such as Rockadillo Production Oy and Music Finland with support from the Ministry of Education and Culture More about WOMEX. 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Required fields are marked * Please enter an answer in digits:13 − 7 = SuomeksiTampere university / Tampere university of applied sciencesSearchMenuTuni.fi›News›Tampere University and ELLIS Institute Finland: Call for Professors in AI research in computing and healthResearchTampere University and ELLIS Institute Finland: Call for Professors in AI research in computing and healthPublished on 5.2.2025Tampere UniversityTampere University is seeking several top researchers for tenure track positions in Artificial Intelligence research and its applications 2025.Faculties of Information Technology and Communication (ITC) and Medicine and Health Technology (MET) at Tampere University are looking for candidates to the following positions in the Artificial Intelligence research and other fields applying AI: which is a newly established world-class research hub in AI and Machine Learning ELLIS Institute Finland is the second institute of ELLIS In collaboration with universities across Finland the Institute is now recruiting Principal Investigators (PIs) to lead research teams in AI This is a unique opportunity for researchers at all career stages to do work with global impact in a research environment that is one of the best in the world today for AI and ML The positions and their requirements are also described below 1) Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Computing Science (Fundamental AI) The Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University invites applications for positions at all Professor levels in the field of theoretical Machine Learning We are looking for outstanding machine learning scientists with a strong research track record in fields such as theoretical foundations of Machine Learning and foundation models in Machine Learning (uni- and multi-model FMs 2) Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Computing Science (Applied AI) The Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University invites applications for positions at all Professor levels in the across the field of Computer Sciences We are looking for outstanding computing science scientists with a strong research track record in including human-centered AI foci such as AI ethics 3) Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Artificial Intelligence for Communications and Networking The Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University invites applications for positions at all Professor levels in the field of Electrical Engineering especially in Communications and Networking We are looking for outstanding scientists with a strong research track record in semantic communications and machine learning or Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning for physical layer technology radio resource management and mobility management 4) Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in AI in Media The Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University invites applications for positions at all Professor levels in Artificial Intelligence in media The position will be situated either in Computing Sciences Unit We are looking for outstanding scientists with a strong research track record in AI The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology invites applications for a position at assistant professor level in the field of AI in Health The position will be located in the TECH unit of the faculty There is a strong potential for AI-based advances in multi-modal data analysis (ranging from –omics to imaging and electronic health records) for decision support in the combination of mechanistic with data-driven approaches to better understand human health and in the optimization of healthcare system resources and processes We are now looking for an outstanding machine learning/AI scientist to realise this potential building further on a strong research track record in multi-disciplinary research projects in fields such as data science for healthcare (biomedical) signal- and/or image processing Applications are welcomed to all tenure track levels (Assistant Professor Associate Professor and Professor) in Computing Science (Fundamental AI) in Artificial Intelligence for Communications and Networking and to Assistant Professor level in AI in Health position You should have a doctoral degree in an applicable field and have experience in research in academia in the respective field or fields You regularly publish at top tier venues in AI-driven fields Further requirements for each tenure track level are as follows: Initial appointment for assistant professor and for associate professor is for five years you will become a tenured member of the faculty staff at the end of the first five-year period Full professors will hold a permanent appointment from the outset A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees Candidates may be invited for a video interview during the first stage of the recruitment process The most qualified candidates will be invited to Tampere University for an interview and may undergo an aptitude assessment They will also undergo a review by external experts and may be required to give a demonstration of their teaching skills As regards the positions in Computing Science (Fundamental AI) Artificial Intelligence for Communications and Networking further information on the position and the working environment may be obtained from Professor Vice-Dean for Research Juho Hamari (research.itc [at] tuni.fi (research[dot]itc[at]tuni[dot]fi)) further information on the position and the working environment may be obtained from Professor Mark van Gils Further information about the tenure track career path please contact HR Specialist Safija Chabbi (safija.chabbi [at] tuni.fi (safija[dot]chabbi[at]tuni[dot]fi)) PI positions | ELLIS Institute Finland Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology | Tampere universities Tampere UniversityKarolina Louvanto is seeking ways to improve the screening of cancers caused by an HPV 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released alongside the premiere we’re thrilled to see this film coming to life for audiences for the first time It was such a pleasure to shoot in Tampere and we can’t wait for viewers to see the magic that we made there come to life on their screens Tampere’s audiovisual production incentive has supported over a hundred films and series shot in Tampere An increasing number of these productions have been international "Get Away" received incentives both from the City of Tampere and Finland the region also boasts a wealth of film industry expertise – Get Away movie proofs that Tampere region offers more than its locations and cash rebate so that it's even possible to set the region to look and function like a Swedish island In early reviews of "Get Away," Emily von Seele from Daily Dead praised the film "This film is entertaining in so many ways—'Get Away' takes you to unexpected places—" The film was written by English actor Nick Frost Frost is known for his roles in Edgar Wright's films "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," and "The World's End." Starring alongside Frost is Irish actress Aisling Bea Bea stars in Netflix's "Living With Yourself" and the British comedy "This Way Up." The production companies behind the film are XYZ Films E-mail [email protected] and The Merchant—were created by Wäinö Aaltonen (1894–1966) and completed in 1929 for Tampere’s new Hämeensilta Bridge They were donated to the City of Tampere by commercial counselor Rafael Haarla in honor of the anniversary of the Haarla factory Each of the bronze statues is about 4.5 meters tall and weighs between 800 and 1200 kilograms they were the largest bronze sculptures ever made in Finland the sculptures were temporarily removed to make way for the construction of the new tramway the personnel of the Tampere Art Museum examined and restored the statues and they were returned to the bridge in the autumn of 2020 The sculptures belong to the collection of the Tampere Art Museum which also showcased Aaltonen’s work in the popular exhibition in 2023 The only female figure among the Hämeensilta sculptures is an idealized and vigorous Venus-like figure symbolizing a mythical ideal rather than a real person She has also been interpreted as a Finnish counterpart to the ancient Greek goddess Athena Aaltonen frequently revisited the same themes in his sculptures creating variations in different sizes and materials A plaster version of the Maiden of Finland was once selected as the world’s most beautiful sculpture at the 1939 New York World’s Fair The bronze version has also been exhibited internationally The three male figures represent muscular athletes embodying the legendary strength and way of life of the Birkarl people public monuments like these were also a means of building national identity Aaltonen’s deep understanding of the human form and movement was shaped by his athletic background He applied this knowledge both in sculpting and in his own photographic posing Dressing sculptures is a tradition in many cities the Birkarl sculptures occasionally appear in new attire as the artist intended the works to convey specific meanings Dressing a sculpture can sometimes obscure or even conflict with its original message the sculptures are also vulnerable to damage Permission to dress the sculptures can be requested from the Tampere Art Museum which may grant it for events of cultural or historical significance to the city The Teekkari Union of Tampere celebrates its 60th anniversary the students have crowned the Goldilocks statue in Konsulinsaari Island with a white student cap This year the students are coming back to the traditional setting on Hämeensilta and the Maiden of Finland will once again receive her white student cap. E-mail[email protected] involving both cardiologists and computational physicists builds on the team’s earlier breakthroughs in predicting the risk of sudden cardiac death.Researchers at Tampere University have achieved a major milestone in diagnosing heart diseases congestive heart failure can be reliably detected by analysing the intervals between successive heartbeats – inter-beat or RR intervals – which can be measured not only with professional equipment but also with smartwatches and heart rate monitors. The new method is based on advanced time-series analysis developed by the Quantum Control and Dynamics research group led by Professor Esa Räsänen This analysis allows the investigation of dependencies between inter-beat intervals at different time scales along with other complex characteristics typical of various heart diseases The researchers analysed multiple international databases containing long-term electrocardiographic (ECG) recordings from healthy control subjects and patients suffering from heart disease The study particularly focused on distinguishing patients with congestive heart failure from healthy control subjects and patients with atrial fibrillation The new method was capable of detecting congestive heart failure with an accuracy of 90% demonstrating its effectiveness and reliability as a diagnostic tool diagnosing congestive heart failure often requires costly and time-consuming imaging techniques Detecting congestive heart failure from inter-beat intervals alone has previously been extremely difficult or virtually impossible in patients with a regular sinus rhythm atrial fibrillation is much easier to detect and can already be identified using many of the consumer devices available on the market The new method provides a much easier and more cost-effective means for screening congestive heart failure with consumer-grade heart rate devices and smartwatches This could lead to the earlier detection of cardiac diseases thereby improving patients’ treatment and prognosis “The new method opens up new opportunities for digital healthcare and patient self-monitoring,” says the lead author of the study “Our findings pave the way for the early detection of congestive heart failure using readily available equipment eliminating the need for complex diagnostic procedures,” says Professor of Cardiology Jussi Hernesniemi who participated in the study and also works as a cardiologist at Tays Heart Hospital The methods developed by the Quantum Control and Dynamics group have previously been used, among other things, to detect sudden cardiac death and assess physiological thresholds in endurance sports The next step for the researchers is to verify the results with more extensive data and examine how similar methods could more accurately detect other heart diseases The results are a promising indication that advanced algorithms can revolutionise the diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular diseases The research paper was published in Heart Rhythm O2 on 31 January 2025. Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Teemu PukkilaTampere UniversityDoctoral Researcher Jussi HernesniemiTampere UniversityProfessor Related newsNews Tampere UniversityResearchers at Tampere University make a breakthrough in predicting sudden cardiac deathPublished on 13.6.2024Latest news in category Press releaseNews Tampere UniversityExposure to toxic metals in war zones endangers early childhood development Published on 22.4.2025 All news in categoryLatest news in category ResearchNews Tampere UniversityProfessor Roel Pieters wants humans and robots to be better partnersPublished on 6.5.2025 All news in categoryLatest newsNews Tampere university / Tampere university of applied sciencesTampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) constitute the Tampere Universities community. 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The Sauna Temple is a wood-fired silent sauna (though gentle talking is allowed on Wednesdays). The sauna ceremony is offered by Saunakonkeli (@saunakonkeli on Instagram) who perform an immersive mystical ritual that includes spells and whisking the guests’ skin with maple twigs and leaves all the while ladling water on the hot coals sensual experience that connects the sauna user with the sacred element of sauna culture – the combination of all four natural elements to create löyly (steam) The possibility to explore the wilderness is never far away in Finland, and this is true of Tampere as of any other region. Just 30 minutes south on the tram you’ll find Hervantajärvi nature trail, through a tangled, dense, snowy (in April) forest along the frozen shore of Makkarajärvi. I took a hike there with Patrick of Adventure Apes and enjoy some sausages and coffee cooked over my fire at the Viitastenperä campfire but eventually the flames licked up the kindling To find somewhere that feels so remote and isolated so close to an urban hub is a real joy and it was invigorating after a few days of pounding the pavement in Tampere 20 SDP candidates became members in the new City Council The City Council also received 17 members from the National Coalition Party 2 from the Christian Democrats and 1 from the Swedish People's Party The City Council has 67 members in total.Among the candidates in Tampere the highest number of votes were given to Mayor candidates Ilmari Nurminen (SDP 5715 votes) and Joakim Vigelius (Finns Party The fourth largest number votes were given to Julia Sangervo (Greens The average age of members in the new City Council is 44 A total of 123,025 votes were cast in the Tampere municipal elections meaning that voter turnout remained exactly the same as in the previous municipal elections Three polling districts reached a voter turnout of over 70% and Pyynikki had a voter turnout of 70.1%. Recount of the two elections began on Monday morning and the final election results were confirmed on Wednesday A total of 131 people were needed to count the results of the double election only 75 people were employed to count the votes in the 2021 municipal elections There were more rejected votes nationwide than before: 1.6% of all votes in the Tampere municipal elections and 3.5% of all votes in the county elections of the Wellbeing services county of Pirkanmaa were rejected There were many reasons for the rejections such as votes for county election candidates being cast in the municipal elections and vice versa Residents of Tampere cast 120,571 votes in the county elections which were held simultaneously with the municipal elections 55.6% of all eligible voters cast their vote The county elections determined the 79 regional councillors of the Wellbeing services county of Pirkanmaa City Board and other decision-making bodies will end on 31 May vice chairs and various other positions in its meeting on 2 June The City Board will elect the members of the Group Division and various other positions in its meetings on 9 June and 16 June Training will be organised for the elected officials at the beginning of the new council term. E-mail[email protected] SuomeksiTampere university / Tampere university of applied sciencesSearchMenuTuni.fi›News›Tampere Imaging Days 2025 - save the date!Current topicsTampere Imaging Days 2025 - save the date!Published on 9.4.2025Tampere UniversityThis summer Imaging Days 2025 will once again bring together top expert from industry and academia to share ideas create networks in order to advance the fields of image and video analysis and computer vision!Cordially welcome to join us for the Imaging Days 2025 with the following preliminary programme: Opening and morning track (Hervanta campus) The registration form and the full programme will be available in late April - early May the Open Science Promoter award to Jussi Rantala on behalf of CIVIT and the Societal Impact award to Markku Karjalainen.Photo: Jonne Renvall Tampereen yliopistoTampere University celebrates its 100-year history in 2025 The Annual Celebration on 10 April paid tribute to the history of higher education Awards were presented to distinguished members of teaching and research staff during the event held at Tampere Hall for the university community and invited guests As the main event of Tampere University’s Year of Celebrations 2025 the Annual Celebration highlighted the University’s 100-year journey and the 60-year history of higher education and academic research in technology in Tampere musical performances and an awards ceremony The event was hosted by theatre arts students Vilma Hartikainen and Vincent Kinnunen President Keijo Hämäläinen emphasised the importance of collaboration between the University and technology companies as well as the active participation of researchers and students in the societal debate “These two tasks - societal impact and innovation-driven cooperation - are now placed in the same university but reinforce each other," said Hämäläinen President of the Research Council of Finland emphasised the importance of new knowledge in navigating our changing society students and stakeholders gathered to celebrate the University at Tampere Hall President Keijo Hämäläinen announced Johanna Lamminen as the winner of the Alum of the Year Award Lamminen holds a doctorate in industrial engineering and management and currently serves as the CEO of Novana Ltd where she advances Europe’s self-sufficiency in minerals Lamminen led Gasum from 2013 to 2021 and Danske Bank’s Finland branch from 2011 to 2013 Read more about our Alum of the Year Johanna Lamminen. “Markku Karjalainen has extensively engaged in specialist activities related to timber construction and his expertise has been highly regarded by industry the Finnish Government and the media for over 30 years,” Takala said The award is granted by Tampere University’s Societal Interaction Council and funded by the University of Tampere Foundation and the Industrial Research Fund at Tampere University of Technology Read more about the research conducted by Professor Karjalainen. Tampere University’s Open Science Promoter Award was granted to the Centre for Immersive Visual Technologies (CIVIT) from the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences (ITC) CIVIT is a pioneer of producing and providing openly accessible visual materials CIVIT has devised a storage model for multimodal visual data that has also been widely utilised for research purposes beyond CIVIT Not only researchers but also students and companies have benefited from the data generated by CIVIT The award was presented by Vice President for Strategic Development Antti Lönnqvist The Open Science Promoter Award is granted based on nominations from the Tampere University community with the recipient selected by the University’s Open Science Steering Committee The award is funded by the University of Tampere Foundation sr and the Industrial Research Fund at Tampere University of Technology sr Read more about the Open Science Promoter Award granted to CIVIT. The Excellence in Teaching and Pedagogical Development Award highlights the exceptional quality of teaching and pedagogical development at Tampere University the award focused on the importance of multicultural perspectives inclusion as well as global and ethical responsibility in teaching The award criteria emphasised teaching that opens up opportunities for internationalisation among students promotes the integration of international students and fosters the development of international collaboration skills the award was shared between two recipients The first recipient is University Lecturer Sanna Ala-Kortesmaa from the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences (ITC) Ala-Kortesmaa has developed an English-taught Digital Communication Course that supports internationalisation among students on their home campus and makes international learning accessible to all The second recipient is the Transport Research Centre Verne housed within the Faculty of Built Environment (BEN) Verne offers courses that bring together Finnish and international students Hanne Tiikkaja and Erika Kallionpää accepted the award on Verne’s behalf The awards were presented by Vice President for Education Marja Sutela The award is granted by the University’s Teaching and Learning Centre and funded by Tampere University the University of Tampere Foundation and the Industrial Research Fund at Tampere University of Technology presented awards in recognition of doctoral dissertations approved with distinction and high-impact publishing activities the student union TREY granted Good Teacher Awards Read more about the awards presented by the foundations. Read more about the events included in our Year of Celebrations viestinta.tau [at] tuni.fi (viestinta[dot]tau[at]tuni[dot]fi) In 2025, Tampere University is a multidisciplinary, international community with approximately 22,500 students and 4,200 employees. The University brings together research and education in technology, health and society. Today, the University has a mission to build a more sustainable world through high-quality, international research and teaching. The Annual Celebration was part of Tampere University’s Years of Celebrations 2025. Tampere UniversityJohanna Lamminen receives 2025 Alum of the Year Award for contributions to energy, banking and mineral sectors Published on 10.4.2025News Tampere UniversityCIVIT is the Open Science Promoter of the Year: reusable and well-managed open data for visual technologies Published on 10.4.2025 News Tampere UniversityAwards recognise teaching excellence, high-impact publishing activities and 56 outstanding doctoral dissertationsPublished on 11.4.2025 News Tampere UniversityTampere University celebrates its 100-year history in 2025Published on 17.12.2024Latest news in category Current topicsNews Tampere UniversityProfessor Reza Ghabcheloo: Autonomous mobile machines make work easier and create economic growthPublished on 16.4.2025 All news in categoryLatest news in category PeopleNews Tampere UniversityKarolina Louvanto is seeking ways to improve the screening of cancers caused by an HPV infectionPublished on 6.5.2025 News Tampere UniversityProfessor Sanna Kumpulainen investigates how we seek and use information in the changing worldPublished on 5.5.2025 All news in categoryLatest news in category EducationNews News Tampere UniversityPiia Sormunen becomes associate professor in building services engineeringPublished on 28.4.2025 News Tampere UniversityFinal call for student applications: Join the 11th Korea Arctic Academy in South Korea (7-12 July 2025) – apply by 25 AprilPublished on 22.4.2025 All news in categoryLatest news in category ResearchNews The Spring Carnival at the Manor on Friday 21 March from 15-19 presents the diverse art and culture of Tampere The Spring Carnival is a co-production of the ARMAS Festival the Anti-Racism Week and the Tampere City Public Cultural Services The ARMAS festival will culminate in the Kartanoconcert on Sunday 30 March at 13 and 16 (same content) Satu Juvonen's photo exhibition "The many faces of ageing" will be on display The exhibition presents 10 elderly people who have come to Finland on their own paths more and more of them have roots outside the country's borders The exhibition will be on display at the Manor from 17 March to 4 April in conjunction with the weekly activities and events Welcome * Welcome * Bi xêr hatî * Bienvenido * Ласкаво просимо Добро пожаловать * স্বাগত * Dobrodošli * خوش آمدید * مرحباً بك Aerial photography of Tampere city centre starts today silent and emission-free airships will move around 100 metres above the Tampere sky until 9 May The filming will be carried out by the Finnish company Kelluu Oy bad weather or strong winds may affect the filming schedule the City of Tampere will have an accurate 3D model of the city centre which can be used to support the planning of a rapidly developing city to identify the need for redevelopment and to anticipate congestion and no individual person can be identified from the end result you can come to the central square to meet representatives of Kellu and the City of Tampere Kelluun's airship will be on display at the Imagine the Citiverse event organised by the City of Tampere from 27 to 28 May E-mail [email protected] SuomeksiTampere university / Tampere university of applied sciencesSearchMenuTuni.fi›News›Tampere University licenses to Theravia a drug molecule intended for rare and severe skin disordersPress releaseTampere University licenses to Theravia a drug molecule intended for rare and severe skin disordersPublished on 19.2.2025Tampere UniversityThe drug inhibits progression of epidermolysis bullosa in skin Recessive dystrophic pidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) leads to excessive deposition of fibrosis (COL I) in the skin in response to skin fragility Fibrosis is produced by cells called myofibroblasts (α-SMA) Both myofibroblasts (α-SMA) and fibrosis (COL I) formation can be inhibited by the drug (DCN-tCRK) developed by Tampere University Research team.Photo: The original image published in Pemmari et al Mol Ther 2020Tampere University has licensed a drug molecule intended for treating Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) a pharmaceutical company headquartered in the Paris region of France The licensing agreement includes extensive collaboration between Tampere University and Theravia to develop Theravia will be responsible for further drug development and conducting clinical trials in EB patients Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a general term for a group of rare incurable and inherited skin disorders characterised by blistering painful lesions on the skin and mucous membranes The most severe forms of EB can be life-threatening with affected newborns potentially having a life expectancy of less than one year “Pre-clinical studies have shown that our drug molecule is more effective than any previously tested molecule for this rare skin disorder,” says Professor Tero Järvinen from Tampere University Based on the results of experimental disease models both the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have granted Orphan Drug (ODD) and Rare Pediatric Disease designations (RPDD) to the drug molecule The molecule was developed in the Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine headed by Professor Tero Järvinen at Tampere University The molecule is a recombinant fusion protein that was identified by screening billions of potential drug candidates It comprises two mutually supportive functional units led by Professor Järvinen and funded by Business Finland from 2021 to 2023 kick started the efforts to commercialise this molecule “I am proud that the molecule we discovered has been licensed This is the result of 20 years of systematic research efforts We hope the product will eventually help treat EB we could not have progressed any further in the drug development using only our academic resources Theravia possesses both the necessary skills and financial resources to carry out the clinical development,” Järvinen says “Theravia is especially enthusiastic about initiating this first scientific collaboration with Tampere University for the benefit of patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa,” says Franck Hamalian “Professor Järvinen and his team’s discovery holds great promise for EB patients worldwide we are committed to addressing rare and neglected diseases such as EB described by Debra America as ‘the worst disease you’ve never heard of.’” Licensing on this scale is relatively rare at Tampere University The University assists researchers in finding partners to bring their innovations to market Tampere University was in a unique position having received several offers to develop and commercialise the molecule “We chose the best offer based on financial considerations and the quality of the drug development strategy dynamic growth and significant investments in developing treatments for rare diseases were also among the decisive factors,” says Juho Väisänen Head of Innovation Services at Tampere University “We are eager to collaborate with academics who share our dedication to transforming the landscape of rare diseases and we are deeply grateful to Tampere University for entrusting us on this project we aim to make this new treatment widely accessible to EB patients,” says Franck Hamalian our experience has equipped us with the necessary tools to ensure a successful launch “We encourage researchers to commercialise their findings through licensing or by starting a company Commercialisation is a key part of our University’s societal engagement and something we actively support,” says Jarmo Takala Vice President for Stakeholder Relations and Partnerships at Tampere University Licensing is only one of the ways to bring innovations to market Tampere University’s Research and Innovation Services assist staff in moving forward with their ideas license an innovation or explore other commercialisation avenues researchers play a central role because everything boils down to their research results and world-class expertise “There are many paths to bring ideas to market while we offer support and specialist advice We particularly encourage doctoral researchers to consider their future careers and whether their research includes innovative elements with commercial potential,” says Väisänen “Researchers are the driving force behind bringing innovations to market patients would have to rely solely on existing therapies Identifying new drug candidates and commercialising them not only brings hope but also broadens treatment options shifting the paradigm that rare diseases are neglected,” adds Franck Hamalian Theravia is an international pharmaceutical laboratory specialising in rare and neglected diseases dedicated to addressing the unmet medical needs of patients with these challenging conditions Theravia’s pioneering innovations have resulted in successful launches of life-saving medications that have changed patients’ lives worldwide Theravia collaborates with leading research groups globally to improve disease awareness and treatment thereby fulfilling its mission of improving patients’ health and care Read more about Theravia Pre-clinical study of the drug molecule in the article Exposed CendR Domain in Homing Peptide Yields Skin-Targeted Therapeutic in Epidermolysis Bullosa (Molecular Therapy 2020) Tero JärvinenProfessorTel. +358 44 285 4620 tero.jarvinen [at] tuni.fi (tero[dot]jarvinen[at]tuni[dot]fi) Juho VäisänenHead of Innovation ServicesTel. +358 40 190 9834juho.vaisanen [at] tuni.fi (juho[dot]vaisanen[at]tuni[dot]fi) Emanuelle Pascolo-RebouillatR&PC Directoremanuelle.pascolo [at] theravia.com (emanuelle[dot]pascolo[at]theravia[dot]com) Anne-Sophie Degorce-DumasMarketing and Market Access Directoranne-sophie.degorce-dumas [at] theravia.com (anne-sophie[dot]degorce-dumas[at]theravia[dot]com) Professor Pauliina Hulkko is delighted with the foundation's donation.“The opportunity offered by the foundation to apply for a grant to support studies is wonderful news for Näty’s undergraduate and postgraduate students and well-supported students are essential for a functioning degree programme – and for the broader development of theatre arts it is more important than ever to support students' financial well-being.” The students are happy about the support and recognition they've received master’s students are preparing for the production Taantumus (Regression) which will premiere in September as their artistic thesis Tampere is divided by a wall into the wealthier West Tampere and the poor “The play follows the daily struggles for survival and secret resistance activities of young adults from East Tampere divine side that lives in a realm of peace and boundless pleasure – an otherworldly reality.” The production is directed by Professor Esa Kirkkopelto contemporary narratives of people's experiences under 20th-century dictatorships and Näty’s acting students have composed and will perform the songs featured in the production. The doctoral students are part of the research group Boundaries of Performing which brings together research on the performing arts at Tampere University performing arts can be both the subject of research and a method of research The group offers a research community for doctoral students and senior researchers who value a living connection to performing arts practices and interdisciplinary collaboration Current approaches in the group include artistic research Topics range from human and non-human performers to contemporary forms of performance and the societal and technological dimensions of performing arts Now is a good time to start preparing for the doctoral programme applications next autumn “Applications for the doctoral programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts open twice a year – in April and October It’s wise to begin preparations well in advance already in the preceding autumn or spring,” says Kirkkopelto.One of the doctoral researchers in the Boundaries of Performing group is actor Samuel Kujala His research project combines artistic and technological research He aims to develop acting techniques that can foster a more fruitful and symbiotic relationship with technology “When technology can interpret even involuntary signals from its user questions of control – and relinquishing it – become tangibly pressing.” Kujala’s research explores this relationship using machine vision, augmented reality, and muscle stimulation. The title of his dissertation is Technologically Augmented Embodiment and Contemporary Theatre Performance. You can read more in an interview with Kujala. Näty website Tampere UniversityElla Mettänen describes her appointment as theatre arts lecturer as a homecomingPublished on 12.2.2025News Tampere UniversityActor-researcher Samuel Kujala challenges traditional acting with technology and seeks a symbiotic relationship with the machinePublished on 23.10.2024 News Tampere UniversityAwards recognise teaching excellence, high-impact publishing activities and 56 outstanding doctoral dissertationsPublished on 11.4.2025 News Tampere UniversityDirector Esa Kirkkopelto appointed professor in the Degree Programme in Theatre Arts at Tampere UniversityPublished on 16.9.2023 News Tampere UniversityGreetings from the Style Course - Baroque and Minimalism, Romanticism and Realism!Published on 23.11.2023Latest news in category Current topicsNews Tampere UniversityProfessor Reza Ghabcheloo: Autonomous mobile machines make work easier and create economic growthPublished on 16.4.2025 All news in categoryLatest news in category EducationNews