Five tips from the Researchers' Night programme – definitely worth checking out!
In collaboration with the City of Light, visitors can enjoy a sparkling evening full of light and scientific wonders. While admiring the splendor of the light installations, be sure to check out the following programme items:
Have you ever wanted to know what's inside a gift package before you open it? You can find out in the X-ray workshop! In the workshop, X-rays will be taken of objects brought in by the participants themselves. Physics Department, 1st floor, 5–10 p.m.
How does studying the body and brain help us understand how the mind works? How are the body and brain connected? At this science station, you can learn about the latest research conducted by the Department of Psychology on the connection between the body, brain, and mind from the perspectives of development, cognition, and well-being, among others. Agora Alfa space, 4–9 p.m.
Have you ever produced hydrogen? At the Researchers' Night workshop, you can produce hydrogen yourself and see how its power can be used to light up lights. Led by experts from Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, the workshop will also introduce you to microalgae – small but powerful energy producers of the future that may play an important role in hydrogen production. At the Aalto2 Museum Center at 7–7:30 p.m., 8–8:30 p.m., 9–9:30 p.m., and 10–10:30 p.m.
The guided tour of the Kanavuori Collection Center introduces you to materials that have caused a stir at various times and have even been considered dangerous. On display are various questionable, secret and politically incorrect publications. The tour also introduces the mysterious Lagercrantz cabinet, whose contents will only be revealed in 2194. At Kanavuori in Vaajakoski at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Come and watch the Good and Bad Science News panel at the Lähde library's Tiede café. The concept is simple: the panelists select one interesting piece of science news, which the other wise people then get to discuss from behind the scenes, staying true to the facts but definitely with a twinkle in their eyes. Participants include Principal Jari Ojala, author and Science Journalist of the Year Tiina Raevaara, student Jenni Suutari, and Professor Turo Uskali. The floor will be moderated by Mari Heikkilä, Chair of the Finnish Association of Science Journalists.
These and many other programmes will be available on Researchers' Night on Friday evening, September 26, 2025. Welcome to the celebration of science and scientists!
