Events supporting studying and wellbeing
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Events and Groups – Autumn Semester 2025
Silent Retreat
Fri–Sun 23–25 October 2026 at the Hvittorp Course Centre in Kirkkonummi.
A retreat is a good way to recharge your batteries, relax and take time for your own thoughts. Good food, rest and nature nurture both mind and body. The days are structured by shared meals as well as times of meditation and prayer.
The retreat is rooted in the Christian tradition but is open to everyone regardless of worldview. Participants commit to shared silence for the duration of the weekend. The retreat is for students and staff of universities, universities of applied sciences and vocational institutions. The retreat will be led by campus chaplains Jyri Hakala and Hanna Vuollo.
The maximum number of participants is 11. First-time participants will be given priority.
Price – €120 staff, €60 students – includes full board in a single room and shared transport.
Binding registration by 1 October 2026 via the link.
You will be informed about your place in the retreat on 2 October.
More information and registration to Silent Retreat.
For more information, contact +358 40 5134363, jyri.hakala [at] evl.fi (jyri[dot]hakala[at]evl[dot]fi).
Campus Family Afternoon at Myllypuro Campus
Welcome to the Campus Family Afternoon on 6 November from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Metropolia Myllypuro Campus!
This event is especially for international students with children and offers a fun afternoon for the whole family. Enjoy games, crafts, creative activities, and family-friendly challenges. Parents will also have the opportunity to meet other student parents and share experiences in a relaxed atmosphere.
Location: Showroom (MPC1001), 1st floor, next to the reception at Metropolia Myllypuro Campus (Myllypurontie 1, Helsinki).
Signs will guide you to the venue.
Participation is free of charge. The event is organized by WelcomeHub and the University Chaplains of Metropolia.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family!
Sign up to Campus Family Afternoon
Questions? Feel free to contact us at matleena.ikola [at] evl.fi (matleena[dot]ikola[at]evl[dot]fi).
With warm regards, Hanna, Panja and Matleena
Writing Retreat
Schedule
- Fri 20 Nov, 12:00-17:00
- Sat 21 Nov, 10:00-17:30
- Sun 22 Nov, 10:00-15:30
Venue
Chapel of Good Hope (Hyvän Toivon kappeli)
Länsisatamankatu 26, Helsinki
Need time and space to write?
Join our weekend Writing Retreat at the Chapel of Good Hope. The retreat offers a peaceful setting for working on your thesis, dissertation, article, or other study-related writing project, along with support from fellow writers. The programme includes dedicated writing time, shared meals, a workshop on overcoming writer’s block, and optional devotional moments.
The retreat is bilingual (Finnish and English) and open to university students and doctoral researchers. Participation, meals, and the programme are free of charge.
Events organised or co-organised by FSHS can be found here. We will add information for attending and registering for the event closer to their dates. You can find full event calender also from FSHS webpage (yths.fi/en)
Events during fall 2026
Monthly health webinar: pelvic floor physiotherapy
Webinar on Tuesday 15 September 2026, 2.30 pm to 3.15 pm
Expert: Anna Metsämuuronen, physiotherapist at the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS)
Read more about the webinar in Finnish
English health webinar: information session for international students
Webinar on Tuesday 29 September 2026, 2 pm to 3 pm, held in English
Experts: Marko Sahi, registered nurse, and Hanna-Mari Smale, public health nurse at FSHS
Register for the event (teams.microsoft.com)
Webinar on faith in the future
Wednesday 30 September 2026, 2 pm to 3 pm, held in Swedish
Expert: psychologist Jennifer Söderlund
Read more about the webinar in Swedish
Webinar on alcohol and other intoxicant use
Thursday 1 October 2026, 2 pm to 3 pm, held in Finnish
Expert: addiction physician Kaarlo Simojoki
Read more about the webinar in Finnish
Monthly health webinar: dental care anxiety
Webinar on Friday 9 October 2026, 12 noon to 1 pm
Expert: Annamari Paananen, dentist at FSHS
Read more about the webinar in Finnish.
Monthly health webinar: nutrition to support study ability
Webinar on Tuesday 20 October 2026, 12 noon to 1 pm
Expert: Heidi Peltoniemi, nutrition therapist at FSHS
Read more about the webinar in Finnish.
Monthly health webinar: neuropsychiatric disorders
Webinar on Wednesday 18 November 2026, 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Expert: Kisse Ruuska, psychiatric nurse at FSHS
Read more about the webinar in Finnish.
Monthly information webinar: men’s sexual health and testicular health
December 2026, more information to follow
LGBTQIA+ in Higher Education peer support sessions
Welcome to join our English-speaking online safer space peer support sessions!
Peer support sessions are for international LGBTIQA+ students in higher education, and we wish to share the queer joy among every one of you. Hangout is an ideal place to discuss about experiences of minority stress as an international LGBTQIA+ student and share your heart and mind with others.
More information and registration on LGBTQIA+ in Higher Education peer support sessions
Mind Matters online course
The Mind Matters -online course offers tools and insights to help you promote your own mental health, interact more openly with your fellow students, and support the well-being of others. The course includes concrete ways to strengthen mental health skills and increase compassion in everyday student life.
Click here to go to the Mind Matters online course
The Eco-Crisis, Our Future and Mental health online course
The Eco-Crisis, Our Future and Mental Health online course provides information on environmental emotions and strengthening mental health, as well as tools for dealing with environmental emotions, holding space for other people’s environmental concerns, and increasing understanding between people who think differently. It contains plenty of practical ideas and exercises for strengthening well-being and ability to function at both the individual and community level.
Click here to go to the The Eco-Crisis, Our Future and Mental health online course
Learn Life Skills self help course
Welcome on a journey to learn life skills that are useful for everyone! The Life Skills Course is intended for you who are reflecting on questions related to well-being and coping. On the course, you may find answers to questions such as: What do I need in order to feel well? Where can I find strength for my daily life?
The course is done independently, and it can help you discover ways to maintain and improve your own well-being, self-care, and self-awareness. The course is based on Nyyti ry’s concept Nyytin Elämäntaitokurssi.
You will find the course on the hyvakysymys.fi platform.
The spring semester events have ended. Information on summer and autumn events will be updated on this page as soon as possible.
Study Skills Support Groups
Metropolia offers group sessions where you can develop your study skills together with other students. These groups focus on topics such as time management, maintaining motivation, and effective study techniques. Read more about study skills support groups
Can’t Find What You’re Looking For?
Feel free to email any staff member of Metropolia’s Student Wellbeing Services for more information at firstname.lastname(a)metropolia.fi.
You can find contact details on the Support for Student Wellbeing page under the section: Contact Information for Student Wellbeing Services Staff.