Newsletter 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.
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Conference: When digital progress meets reality
Thursday the 23rd of April, 2026 17:00-18:30
Understand the promises, limitations, and responsibilities of contemporary digital technology.
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Visiting high class laboratories: the University of Helsinki Accelerator
Wednesday the 15th of April, 2026 17:00-18:30
Guided tours in French: Laboratories and major scientific infrastructures across the capital region are opening their doors — starting with the University of Helsinki accelerator!
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Seminar: France’s defense policy and European security
Monday the 23rd of February, 2026 13:00
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.
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Night of Science 2026: 200 Years of Photography
Thursday the 22nd of January, 2026 17.00-19.00
During this immersive night, rediscover the history and art of capturing light beyond the digital swipe as we celebrate the bicentenary of the world’s first photo.
Mobility Grant for French Researchers in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
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Innovation Stories: French Tech in Helsinki
Thursday the 20th of November, 2025 17:00-18:30
With Slush taking over the city, join us for a French and English-speaking evening showcasing the journeys of inspiring French innovators!
Are you a civil servant in Finland? Apply for a training program at INSP or one of the IRAs, prestigious French schools for government officials.
Have you completed your PhD within the past 5 years? Apply for the MOPGA 2026 grant for a 12-month research stay in France focused on climate, environment, and sustainability!
Discover the work of French scientists in Finland during this French-speaking festival!
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Voices of the Baltic Sea: Science, Art and Action
Tuesday the 2nd of September, 2025 17.00-20.00
Conference: Scientists, artists, and policymakers join forces to turn the challenges of the Baltic Sea into drivers of action.
Interested in carrying out a mobility and research project between France and Finland? Apply for the Maupertuis Program by September 22, 2025!
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Webinar: A Departure Guide for Students Heading to France!
Tuesday the 3rd of June, 2025 16:00
Are you heading to France for your studies this autumn? Join our online info session on Tuesday, June 3rd at 4:00 PM (Finnish time)!
The French Institutes of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, and Sweden have awarded the French Institute Nordic Award on the theme of the oceans.
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Conference: Scientific Expeditions – The Polar Regions and Climate Change
Tuesday the 20th of May, 2025 17:30 - 19:00
Through the voices of three field experts, discover how polar expeditions—true sentinels of the planet—are rapidly revealing the impacts of climate change.
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Reception in honor of the France Alumni of Finland at the French Embassy
Tuesday the 3rd of June, 2025 18:00
Alumni France are invited to a reception at the French Embassy in the presence of Her Excellency the Ambassador, Raja Rabia.
Are you a student interested in discovering France’s scientific ecosystems? Get a scholarship for one of the French+Sciences 2025 summer schools. Application deadline: April 20, 2025.
Are you a student interested in discovering French gastronomy in France? Get a scholarship for the 2025 edition of French+Gastronomy. Application deadline: April 20, 2025.
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Exhibition: Climate – What Science Is Still Exploring
March the 27th - April the 11th, 2025
Science has greatly advanced our understanding of climate change. However, the role of clouds, forests, and the evolution of precipitation still hold many secrets.
You’re a European student and you wish to continue your Master’s studies in France? Apply until 30 April 2025 for the France Excellence Europa scholarship programme!
The application period has been extended until April 30, 2025!
How can reasoned doubt be restored to its rightful place in science and society? A discussion with Stéphane Van Damme, professor of history of science.
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Info Webinar and Matchmaking Event for French and Finnish VET providers
Wednesday the 19th of March, 2025 10.00-12.30 (UTC+2)
Are you a vocational education and training provider? Join our Info Webinar and Matchmaking Session to foster student and teacher mobility between France and Finland!
The 2025 edition of the FINA prize is launched! Young researchers, send your applications until March 16, 2025, a unique opportunity to attend the One Ocean Science Congress, a major scientific event ahead of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference!
Are you a Nordic student on an Erasmus exchange in France in spring 2025? Participate in the #MyGreenErasmusInFrance competition and get a chance to win a free Interrail pass. Applications are open until February 28, 2025.
Applications to French public universities are open for EU-citizens on Parcoursup from January 15 to April 2, 2025.
Join us again on Thursday, January 23rd, at 4:00 PM (Finnish time) for a new informative session tailored to students preparing for their Erasmus exchange in France!
Dive into the history of Louis Braille and his writing system that transformed the lives of blind and visually impaired persons.
Mobility Grant for French Researchers in Information and Communication Technologies.
This prestigious scholarship program rewards the best foreign students who wish to complete their master’s degree or PhD in France. The call for applications is open until January 8, 2025.
Join our online info session (in Finnish!) on Wednesday, December 4th, from 4 to 5 pm, to learn all about study opportunities in France tailored specifically for those starting their studies!
Are you looking to start or continue a PhD between France and Finland? The Magnus Ehrnrooth Foundation is offering a €30,000 annual scholarship to support your cotutelle.
These courses are offered by prestigious French schools that are known for training the top civil servants and government officials in France: The French National Institute of Public Service (INSP) and the Regional Institutes of Administration (IRA). The application period is open until the 24th of November 2024.
Conference: Towards 6G – The New Challenges of a Wireless Future
Thursday the 7th of November, 2024 17:00-19:00
Discover the latest advancements in 6G and how they could revolutionize our daily lives with Marco Di Renzo, laureate of the France-Nokia Chair of Excellence prize.
Seminar: Climate change and the fate of forests
Thursday the 31st of October, 2024 13:00-16:00
During this event, Finnish and French experts shed light on the complex relationship between forest exploitation and climate change.
Are you an early-career researcher who does research on climate change?
Contribute to global climate solutions through the MOPGA programme in France!
Application deadline: December 5, 2024.
Tervetuloa webinaari-tietoiskuun keskiviikkona 21.8. klo 17-18!
The French Institutes of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, and Sweden have selected the winners of the French Institute Nordic Award, with this year’s theme being Digital Health.
Paavo Nurmi’s birthday celebrations in Sports Museum TAHTO: A brand new photo exhibition, lecture series and a guided tour.
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Seminar: Scientific research and athletic performance
Friday the 14th of June, 2024 10:00-15:00
With the Paris 2024 Olympics just a few weeks away, Finnish and French experts will discuss the role of scientific research in supporting athletic performance on June 14 in Helsinki.
The call welcomes research mobility projects between France and Finland and the organisation of workshops. The call is aimed at bilateral cooperation in science, innovation, and higher education. Apply by September 20, 2024.
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France Finland: My Sports Science Research in 300 Seconds
Monday the 10th of June, 2024 10:00-13:00 (UTC+2)
On June 10, 2024, discover online research in France and Finland in sport sciences and among others on athlete competitivity, in a science communication competition.