Gradufest on Wednesday 11 February 2026 13.00-19.00 at Kaisa House’s 7th floor – see the programme!
Who can participate?
All bachelor’s and master’s students, as well as doctoral researchers and university teaching staff. The event is for all campuses of the University of Helsinki, with no need for pre-registration. Presentations and workshops are available in Finnish, Swedish and English. All presentations and workshops take place on the 7th floor of Kaisa House (Fabianinkatu 30).
Presentations and Workshops in English
Presentations on Window Stage
- 14.00-14.30 Academic writing in English (Language Centre)
- 14.30-15.00 AI in Thesis Writing (Helsinki University Library)
- 15.30-16.00 Information seeking in English (Helsinki University Library)
The Window Stage is located on the 7th floor of Kaisa, at the end facing Fabianinkatu, next to the windows.
Workshops at Kaisa Hall (7062)
13.00-14.00 Using AI tools in your thesis
How to use AI tools to search for sources for your thesis? This workshop presents university’s guidelines for using AI and ensure information security and copyright. Workshop offers further tips and techniques for using AI to help along your academic journey.
14.00-15.00 Pomodoro
Come and work in a guided session and learn to make most of the Pomodoro technique.
15.00-16.00 Silent reading club
Settle into a calm, focused space to work independently on your thesis. Use the time to read, write or search for sources.
16.00-17.00 Thesis speed dating
Get to know your fellow thesis writers and experience peer support.
Advice and information desks
The desks are available on the 7th floor throughout the event.
Advice in academic writing
Get writing advice from an English writing teacher! Bring your text for on-the-spot feedback or simply come along to discuss any writing-related issues with a teacher. We can talk about planning and structuring writing, grammar, overcoming writer's block, finding writing support, and any other writing questions you might have. No question is too big or small. All text types are welcomed.
Advice in information retrieval
Where to find reliable and relevant sources for your topic? How to make more effective use of databases like ProQuest, EBSCO and Scopus? How to collect and organise references and generate bibliographies automatically with Zotero? How to plan a search strategy for a systematic literature review?
Experts from Helsinki University Library offer answers to these questions and practical guidance on thesis information retrieval, reference management and data management.
Information desks
- Helsinki University Library’s book exhibition on research methodological literature and writing guides
- University of Helsinki IT Services
- Research data management (Helsinki University Library)
- National Library of Finland
- Finna (National Library of Finland)
- Finto (National Library of Finland)
- Publishing your thesis (University of Helsinki)
Exercise
Change your brain fog for sweat or take a refreshing break. UniSport’s self-access point is available to you throughout the event.
Event participants
- Helsinki University Library
- National Library of Finland
- Language Centre
- IT Services
- UniSport
More information
Changes to the schedule may occur prior to the event. For further information, please see the Finnish website of the programme, or contact paivi.helminen@helsinki.fi.