Welcome to the opening ceremony of the University of Lapland for the academic year 2025–2026!
Monday 1st of September 2025 at 12:00
University of Lapland, Fellman Hall (Yliopistonkatu 8, Rovaniemi)
A live stream will be available during the ceremony on this web page.
If you are participating onsite in Fellman Hall, please register via online form by Monday 25 August 2025.
Programme
Academic Procession: the procession will assemble in the lobby of the F wing at 12:00
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Opening address: Rector Antti Syväjärvi
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Address:
Student’s words: Chair of Executive Board of the Student Union Mariel Tähtivaara
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In the F-wing of University of Lapland:
The choir of the music classes of the Teacher Training School performs.
Coffee will be served in Restaurant Petronella.
Hosted by:
Music: The wind quintet of Lapland Chamber Orchestra.
The estimated duration of the event is two hours.
Dress informal, dark suit in the academic procession.