Study visits for schools

Aalto University Junior organizes free-of-charge action-oriented study visits to all school groups from primary school through to upper secondary school. On this page, you will find our workshops for different educational levels and can book a study visit directly through our online booking system.

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You can book an Aalto University researcher to visit your school and talk about their research in an inspiring way. The visiting researcher will organise a short science session in your class, during which they will introduce their research area, discuss their work as a researcher, and answer the pupils’ questions.

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We warmly welcome student groups of all ages to visit us! The visits are organized in collaboration with the university departments, allowing students to experience science in its authentic environment. A single visit can include one or several departments. Whether you are interested in mathematics, physics, biology, or chemistry, we will tailor a visit to meet the specific needs of your group! We also have access to the Taitoniekka Science Lab, which is ideal for hosting kindergarten and primary school groups. And if needed, we’ll hit the road and come to you! Upon request, we arrange visits to schools and kindergartens across Central Finland.

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Junior University organizes study visits at the Lappeenranta campus and in nearby schools.
The workshops during these visits take place in the Polku Science Lab, the ABB Classroom (experimental physics lab), and other campus facilities (e.g., programming workshops in computer labs). In addition, Junior University provides training for STEM teachers, particularly through the Uniori program, which is integrated into the City of Lappeenranta’s curriculum.

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The Experimental Physics Lab supports physics education in comprehensive and upper secondary schools with themes related to electrical and energy engineering.

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Junior University also operates in Lahti, in close collaboration with the Päijät-Häme LUMA Centre.
Hands-on programming workshops for early childhood education and primary school, produced by Junior University, can be booked through the Päijät-Häme LUMA Centre’s Science Lab SOLU offerings.

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School groups are welcome to visit the University of Lapland to conduct science-related experiments that may require equipment not available at their own school. In the Science Labs, activities are guided by an instructor. You can contact us to let us know which science, mathematics, or technology topic you would like to explore in more depth during your visit, and we will tailor a workshop to suit your class. We can also support your school’s multidisciplinary learning projects by helping combine programming with science experiments as part of a learning module.

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Student groups and their teachers are welcome to visit the Science Lab KOKKO facilities to carry out pre-arranged projects. In the laboratories located in Centria’s premises, you can use many devices and instruments that schools typically do not have.

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For international groups coming in from anywhere in the world, we are happy to arrange activities in English. Most of the activities we offer are aimed at children, but some work for groups of any age as well. See the recommended age ranges in each activity’s description. If you are arranging activities for a group of children who do not speak English very well or at all, you will need to have someone with them to translate instructions into their language.

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Welcome to visit the LUMA Lab at the University of Turku! In the lab, you can explore topics such as biodiversity, reflect on Earth’s past, or conduct chemistry experiments. We offer activities for all age groups, from preschoolers to upper secondary students. High school students also have the opportunity to complete university-level physics lab assignments during their studies.

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Have you always wanted a researcher to visit your class, share their work, and bring something new to your lessons? Now you can book a researcher from the University of Turku for your school! Most visits are held online so that you can book a researcher from anywhere in Finland. In some cases, researchers can also visit schools in certain regions in person. Each visit is designed to last 45 minutes, leaving plenty of time for students’ questions.

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At the University of Eastern Finland in Joensuu, we offer visits to the LUMA Laboratory and other university facilities for kindergarten and school groups. We provide ready-made visit packages, customized visits, and introductory tours to the university’s departments. The topics and duration of the visits are tailored to your needs. You can also inquire about visits to the Kuopio campus.

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The LUMA Centre at the University of Oulu organizes STEAM-related activities for kindergarten and school groups, especially in the Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu regions. Feel free to contact us if you would like to visit the University of Oulu with your group and are looking for a suitable STEAM-themed program.

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We offer guided science workshops and visits to the university’s learning and research environments on Tampere University campuses. The study visits are designed for student groups from early childhood education to upper secondary school and cover a wide range of disciplines taught at the university. Explore the workshop content and various visit destinations on our website.

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Looking for new inspiration and knowledge for your students? Discover Tampere University’s experts and topics – the visit is free of charge for your institution. Our Expert Bank (in Finnish) includes researchers and teachers from various fields, specialists in their disciplines. The lectures are primarily intended for upper secondary schools and vocational institutions, but some topics are also suitable for lower secondary schools. The free lectures last for one lesson and can be arranged either on-site or online, depending on availability.

Our student ambassadors introduce Tampere University’s study opportunities to upper secondary students during school visits. During these visits, the ambassadors share their experiences and discuss their fields of study. The visits are suitable for guidance counseling lessons as well as other classes. Whenever possible, the ambassadors visit schools in person or connect remotely. Please indicate on the booking form which field or fields you would like the visit to cover. A student ambassador’s visit lasts about one hour.

The University of Helsinki hosts five LUMA Science Labs: Fotoni, a physics teaching laboratory; Geopiste, a science lab for geography and geosciences; LUMAlab Gadolin, a chemistry lab; Summamutikka, a science lab for mathematics and statistics; and Linkki, a science lab for computer science.

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Student presenters from the University of Helsinki introduce upper secondary school students to their own studies and the opportunities offered by the university. The sessions can be organized during a lesson at the school, on a university campus, or online. Presentations are available in both Finnish and Swedish.

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