Learning and meeting hub Ydin

Ydin is located in Oulu city centre, at Isokatu 32.

The aim of the hub is to support learning and community, and to increase the visibility and accessibility of science for the city's residents.

The ground floor of the two-storey premises functions as a public area where events can be held for around 40 participants and streamed to a wider audience. The venue will be open to everyone during its opening hours.

The upper floor features areas suitable for independent study, group work and meetings, for use by University of Oulu students and staff.

Planned event concepts include public lectures, researcher and alumni interviews, discussion series, and workshops open to the public. Seasonally, the hub may host presentations of study offerings, science education activities or short-term science exhibitions.

Event content will be created in collaboration between various actors at the University of Oulu, and the hub will be used to experiment with and develop new ways of engaging with audiences and making the university's work visible.

The estimated opening of the facility is in October, 2026.

Contact us! ydin@oulu.fi