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Are you an early-career researcher working on Arctic topics in the Nordics? Apply for the French Institute Nordic Award and discover the Arctic research field in France!

Looking for something to do on the first Saturday of the summer holidays? Come watch an animated film at the French Institute library!

Meet this francophone filmmaker of Mauritanian origin and discover his films Bamako (2006) and Timbuktu (2014)!

Get ready for another DJ night dedicated to French music!

Welcome to the very first afterwork for Finland’s France Alumni at the French Institute!

Reserve your seller’s spot at latest on June 13 and come hunt for treasures on Saturday, June 8!

From general knowledge to the latest trends buzzing on your feed — put your knowledge of French language and culture to the test!

A week of discovery and learning French in a fun way in Helsinki — enroll your child today!

Welcome to the annual reception of France Alumni Finland at the French Embassy in Helsinki!

Researchers and experts: join a multidisciplinary France-Finland workshop on robotics and physical intelligence, and their ecological costs and benefits!

Looking for a moment to relax, get back into reading, or simply discover our library? Join our silent reading club and read with others!

French institutions: join a study visit to gain direct insight into the Finnish Arctic academic ecosystem and the UArctic network, and to open new opportunities for international collaboration.

From general knowledge to the latest trends buzzing on your feed — put your knowledge of French language and culture to the test!

Understand the promises, limitations, and responsibilities of contemporary digital technology.

Get ready for another DJ night dedicated to French music!

Guided tours in French: Laboratories and major scientific infrastructures across the capital region are opening their doors — starting with the University of Helsinki accelerator!

Discover the gastronomy of one of the member countries of the International Francophonie Organization: Greece!

Meet this emerging rapper from the French-speaking world, dive into her creative process, and discover your own artistic identity!

Discover the second part of this exhibition tracing the journey of young immigrants studying in Beauvais, France.

Let yourself be swept away by Uzi Freyja, the new rising star of the Francophone scene, whose energy hits you from the very first beat!

Celebrate Francophonie Month with six must-see films from Francophone African cinema — a vibrant journey through classic masterpieces and contemporary creations.

Love Affairs Without Love — follow the story of Suzanne, 16, in this film that won the César Award for Best Film in 1984.

Against a backdrop of strategic restructuring, this seminar analyses French defense policy and security prospects in Europe, with a comparative perspective between France and Finland.

Concerts, gastronomy, exhibitions… explore our events and celebrate Francophonie with us!

Reserve your seller’s spot at latest on February 18 and come and come browse and shop at the on Saturday 21 February!

Discover our favorite books of the month!

As part of the Month of Francophonie, the French quartet Abyskiss invites you on a dreamlike journey at the very first concert ever held at the new Institute!

Celebrate Candlemas with delicious French crêpes!

From general knowledge to the latest trends buzzing on your feed — put your knowledge of French language and culture to the test!

From Finnish feminist pioneers to iconic figures of design, discover the two works showcased at the LUX Festival, with the exhibition running throughout February!

Discover this masterpiece of 1940s poetic realism, voted the greatest film of all time by 600 critics!

Get ready for another DJ night dedicated to French music, this time with a Valentine’s Day vibe!

Traveling Residency for Contemporary Creation