Opening Ceremony for the Academic Year

1.9.2025 12:00–14:00
Fellman-sali
Yliopistonkatu 8
Rovaniemi


Welcome to the opening ceremony of the University of Lapland for the academic year 2025–2026!

A live stream will be available during the ceremony.

If you are participating on-site in Fellman Hall or joining us for cake and coffee, please register via online form by Monday 25 August 2025.

Live stream link and registration link

Programme

Academic Procession: the procession will assemble in the lobby of the F wing at 12:00
Joseph Haydn: St. Anthony Chorale Divertimento No. 1 In B flat major

Jean Sibelius: Elegie (arr. Jorma Panula)


Opening address: Rector Antti Syväjärvi

Arvo Pärt: Quintettino

Address: Finnish Cultural Foundation’s CEO Susanna Pettersson

Student’s words: Chair of Executive Board of the Student Union Mariel Tähtivaara

Claude Arrieu: Quintette en ut
I. Allergro
II. Andante
III. Allegro scherzando


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.

Music: The wind quintet of Lapland Chamber Orchestra.
Heli Haapala, flute
Sara Hakaste, oboe
Pekka Niskanen, clarinet
Àron Mojzer, bassoon
Oliver Davis, French horn

The estimated duration of the event is two hours.
Dress informal, dark suit in the academic procession.