Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2025–2026
Event information
Time
Wed 10.09.2025 15:15 - 18:00
Venue location
Saalastinsali / Saalasti Hall
Location
The event is for university staff, students, alumni, and friends of the University.
Register here by 29 August, 2025. Places are limited. Welcome!
Enquiries: avajaiset@oulu.fi
Programme
Academic Procession of the Professors
Opening Speech
Rector Arto Maaninen
Government’s Address
Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie
Students’ Address
Chair of the Board, Student Union of the University of Oulu, Vilma Sippola
Peeks into science and education
Assistant Professor Renata Prunskaite-Hyyryläinen
Professor Elias Oikarinen
University Teacher Pietu Halonen
Awarding the distinguished members of the university community
Music
the University of Oulu Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Sinikka Ala-Leppilampi
Vocal Ensemble Neliä
Estimated end time 4.30 pm.
Coffee service after the ceremony.
Opening week's programme
In addition to the Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year, the Opening Week programme includes:
- Wednesday 10 September at 1:30 pm: Ecumenical Service at the Saint Luke’s Chapel, Yliopistokatu 7
- Thursday 11 September, 12 noon–5 pm: Hurmos Day for students at the Linnanmaa Campus
- Friday 12 September from 10 am onwards: New professors' inaugural lectures at the Tellus Stage, Linnanmaa Campus
- Friday 12 September, 4 pm–12 midnight. Hurmos Festival for students at Kuusisaari, Oulu