Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2024–2025

Register for the event by the 25th of August.

Programme

Academic Procession of the Professors

Opening Speech
Rector Jouko Niinimäki

Keynote speech
CEO at Oulu City Theatre Anu-Maarit Moilanen

Students’ Address
Chair of the Board, Student Union of the University of Oulu Anton Kostiainen

Peeks into research and education
Professor Sylvain Sebert
Senior Research Fellow Susanne Uusitalo
University Lecturer Eetu-Pekka Heikkinen

Awarding the distinguished members of the University community

Academic Procession of the Professors

Music by the Ensemble of the University of Oulu Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble from Cassiopeia

Coffee service after the ceremony

Dress code: smart casual, dark suit for the academic procession of the professors
Enquiries: avajaiset@oulu.fi

Welcome!

Ecumenical service will take place in Saint Luke’s Chapel, Yliopistokatu 7, at 1.30 p.m.