Social Programme for Jyväskylä Summer School

Poster session and Opening Event on 4th of Aug starting at 5.45 pm
The Opening Event of the 34th Jyväskylä Summer School will start with a poster session in the lobby of Agora Building (Mattilanniemi Campus). The event begins with a toast and welcoming words from Chair of the Summer School Organizing Committee Jani Moilanen at 5.45 pm.

Participants of the summer school will present their scientific work in the poster session. In order to present a poster, students must sign up by 6 July. Selected poster presenters will receive confirmation and instructions by email. All summer school participants are welcome to view the posters by fellow participants! There is no online poster session.

At 7 pm a dinner will be served in Hotel Alba. We get to meet each other and enjoy the lake scenes along with dinner and drinks. The event includes a three-course dinner and drinks served by Hotel Alba.

• Where: Agora-building (Mattilanniemi campus) for poster session, Hotel Alba for dinner
• When: 4th of August at 5.45 pm
• Participation fee: 15 euros for the dinner, the poster session is free of charge
• Please sign up by filling a registration form! The link will be sent to all admitted participants by email. In order to sign up you must pay the participation fee. Please note that you cannot sign up through any other channel and that you cannot pay the participation fee by cash after arrival. If you wish, you may pay the participation fee also on behalf of your fellow Summer School participant(s). Please sign up by the deadline 24 July. After paying the participation fee, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Please save the e-mail and show it at the entrance of the event, as it will be your ticket to the event.

Sauna & Summer Games on 5th of Aug at 5pm
Welcome to one of the most unforgettable Finnish experiences: a lakeside sauna evening at Kiviniemi! Just 3 km from the city centre, this peaceful lakeside venue offers everything you need for a proper Finnish cottage-style night — sauna, swimming, grilling, and outdoor games.
We’ll have fun “Mökki Games,” and you can try out classic Finnish summer games in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You can grill your own food at the open fire, enjoy nature, and connect with others under the evening sun. 
No prior sauna experience needed — just bring your towel, swimsuit, and a curious mind. Also food, if you wish to grill some for yourself or to share if you want.

• Where: Kiviniemi (Haukkalantie 34, 40740 Jyväskylä): https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGHz4P62eYjADNe27
• When: Tuesday, 5th of August at 5 pm
• What: Lakeside sauna, swimming, Finnish summer games & grilling
• Participation fee: FREE
• Please sign up by filling a registration form: https://forms.gle/n3EwMrPffD57mTnP7

Let’s Bake Finnish Pulla on 6th of Aug at 4 pm
Have you ever smelled fresh cardamom buns coming out of the oven? Now’s your chance to learn how to bake Finland’s beloved pulla!
We’ll walk you through the steps of making this sweet, fluffy pastry from scratch — kneading, shaping, and baking together. It’s a perfect way to unwind, learn something new, and bond with other students over delicious food.
All ingredients and materials are provided, and no baking experience is needed!

• Where: Boombox, Musica building (M 106): https://maps.app.goo.gl/gGHz4P62eYjADNe27
• When: 6th of August at 4 pm
• What: Hands-on baking session & sweet social time
• Participation fee: FREE

Please sign up by filling a registration form: https://forms.gle/zjgvLuNur4dvd5RU6

Picnic, Beach Volley & Games on 7th of Aug at 5 pm
A laid-back summer evening by the lake awaits! Join us for a relaxed get-together at Tuomiojärvi beach. We’ll play volleyball, enjoy a lakeside picnic, and bring out board games for those who want to chill on the grass.
Bring your own snacks or food to share, a towel if you feel like swimming, and your best beach energy. If the weather turns rainy, we’ll move to Yritystehdas (StartUp Factory) for an indoor board game evening and a short intro to the startup space of Jyväskylä!

• What: Beach picnic, games & volleyball by the lake
• When: 7th of August at 5pm - 8pm.
• Where: Tuomiojärvi beach area (backup: Yritystehdas, Kympinkatu 3C): https://maps.app.goo.gl/JzZfSANdqhNkXFjW9 and https://maps.app.goo.gl/mLmKNsVFjYY9GYUB9
• Participation fee: FREE
• Please sign up by filling a registration form: https://forms.gle/XBLFaofq3kCbeLHv7

Poster session and Opening Event on 11th of Aug starting at 5.45 pm
The Opening Event of the second week will also start with a poster session in the lobby of Agora Building (Mattilanniemi Campus). The event begins with welcoming words from the Summer School Coordinator Sanna Liimatainen at 5.45 pm. 

Participants of the summer school will present their scientific work in the poster session. In order to present a poster, students must sign up by 6 July. Selected poster presenters will receive confirmation and instructions by email. All summer school participants are welcome to view the posters by fellow participants! The poster session will take place in the lobby of Agora building at Mattilanniemi Campus. There is no online poster session.

At 7 pm we will continue to Hotel Alba across the street, where we get to enjoy a grill buffet with drinks and admire the scenery by lake Jyväsjärvi.

• Where: Agora Building and Hotel Alba at Mattilanniemi
• When: 12th of August starting at 5.45 pm
• Participation fee: 12 euros for the dinner, the poster session is free of charge
• Please sign up by filling a registration form! The link will be sent to all admitted participants by email. In order to sign up you must pay the participation fee. Please note that you cannot sign up through any other channel and that you cannot pay the participation fee by cash after arrival. If you wish, you may pay the participation fee also on behalf of your fellow Summer School participant(s). Please sign up by the deadline 24 July. After paying the participation fee, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Please save the e-mail and show it at the entrance of the event, as it will be your ticket to the event.

Speedfriending & Game Night on 12th of Aug at 6 pm
Looking to meet new people quickly and comfortably? Our Speedfriending event is the easiest way to connect with fellow students!
We’ll guide you through fun, light-hearted pair conversations using a bingo card of prompts. After the speed rounds, we’ll stay for a cozy board game night with snacks and space to chat freely. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks or favorite games!

• What: Meet new people + play games in a chill setting
• When: 12th of August at 6 pm (arrive by 5:45 pm)
• Where: : Boombox (Musica M Building, Seminaarinmäki campus): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rx44cd5qAHeQYsCA9
• Participation fee: FREE

Please sign up with a registration form: https://forms.gle/MstPrNBUVsrMw6KQ9

Sauna Adventure by Rowboat: Lehtisaari on 13th of Aug at 5 pm
Ready for an island sauna adventure? We’ll row across the lake to reach Lehtisaari, a scenic island sauna surrounded by peaceful nature. Once there, you can enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna, take a dip in the lake, and take part in some fun “Mökki Olympics.”
This is a unique chance to truly disconnect, breathe in the forest air, and enjoy the magical summer atmosphere. Rowboats and life jackets are provided — no rowing experience needed!

• What: Rowing, sauna, swimming & summer games on an island
• When: 13th of August at 5 pm
• Where: Lehtisaari (meet-up & rowing point TBA)
• What to bring: If you want, you can bring games and snacks for yourself or to share. If you want to swim, please bring a bathing suit and a towel.
• Participation fee: FREE

Please sign up with a registration form: https://forms.gle/CwBL2iKVMhdYewmH6

NB! Lehtisaari is not reserved for the use of the Summer School, so entrance to the island cannot be guaranteed. Boats leave to the island every top of the hour. The island is public for all and 100 people can fit on the island at the same time.

Public Lecture on 12th of August at 6pm

Note! The lecture is in Finnish.

Prof. Ismo Koponen: Uuden fysiikan synnyn yhteydet Weimarin tasavallan kulttuurielämään.

Uuden fysiikan, yleisen suhteellisuusteorian ja kvanttiteorian, keskeiset edistäjät, kuten heistä tunnetuimmat Albert Einstein, Werner Heisenberg ja Wolfgang Pauli, olivat osa Weimarin tasavallan (1919-1933) tieteen ja taiteen kiihkeän uudistumisen aikaa. Weimarin tasavallan kulttuuriselle ilmapiirille oli tunnusomaista ensimmäisen maailmansodan jälkeen syntynyt indeterminismin ja ennakoimattomuuden korostaminen, joka ajan taiteessa ilmenee hallitsemattomuutena ja kaoottisuutena, toisaalta taas funktionaalisuuden ja pragmaattisuuden korostaminen, joka arkkitehtuurissa ilmenee Bauhaus-liikkeen tavoitteissa. Yhteisenä ajanhenkenä Weimarin tasavallan kulttuuriselle ilmapiirille on nähty Oswald Spenglerin näkemykset, joissa tietyt indeterminismin ja irrationaalisuuden piirteet, mutta myös kulttuurin rappion piirteet ovat keskeisiä. On houkuttelevaa nähdä yhteyksiä Weimarin tasavallan yleisen kulttuurisen ilmapiirissä siihen, miten suhteellisuusteoria häivyttää näkymän klassisen fysiikan selkeästä aika-avaruus käsityksestä ja tapahtumien havaitsijasta riippumattomasta samanaikaisuudesta ja samoin siihen, miten kvanttiteorian indeterminismi ja siihen kuuluva dualismi häivyttää aineellisen olemassaolon materiaalisen perustan varmuuden. Väite tällaisesta yhteydestä tunnetaan ns. Formanin teesinä (Paul Formanin mukaan). Esityksessäni tarkastelen Formanin teesin perusteita ja uskottavuutta. Kuitenkin, riippumatta teesin pätevyydestä, on kiinnostavaa tunnistaa Weimarin tasavallan aikana esiintyneet kulttuuristen ja tieteellisten ajatuskulkujen samansuuntaiset maailmankuvalliset pohjavirrat, ajan ”Zeitgeist”, tai ajan hengen mukaisesti ”Der Geist ist geil”.

• Where: TBA and online: TBA
• When: 12th of August at 6 pm
• Free entry!

Farewell Party “Rock after Research” on 14th of Aug at 7 pm
The 34th Jyväskylä Summer School ends with the traditional “Rock After Research” –concert. The evening will start with a buffet dinner and some drinks. Later on two bands will entertain us with a variety of greatest hits from all times. It’s time to let go of the research for a while and enjoy the night!

• Where: Ilokivi Restaurant (at Seminaarinmäki campus)
• When: 14th of August. The dinner begins at 7 pm upstairs and the concert at 9 pm downstairs (downstairs doors open at 8.30 pm)
• Participation fee: 15 euros for the dinner, the concert is free of charge

• Please sign up for the dinner by filling a registration form! The link will be sent to all admitted participants by email. In order to sign up you must pay the participation fee. Please note that you cannot sign up through any other channel and that you cannot pay the participation fee by cash after arrival. If you wish, you may pay the participation fee also on behalf of your fellow Summer School participant(s). Please sign up by the deadline 24 July. After paying the participation fee, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Please save the e-mail and show it at the entrance of the event, as it will be your ticket to the event.
  
  Traditional, annual "Rock After Research" -concert https://www.facebook.com/events/749384581157140 organized again at Ilokivi Venue on Thursday 14.8. as a part of the farewell party of the 34th JYVÄSKYLÄ SUMMER SCHOOL

  The concert is OPEN and FREE FOR EVERYONE!!

  The event will be started by WHIPPING POST, who conquer the stage and listeners by playing classic hard-rock, infused with progressive undertones, and channeling the essence of the 70s. Their sound is a captivating fusion of past and present, and shows are always harmonious blends of timeless rock anthems and Whipping Post's original material.

  The night is completed with all time greatest hits performed by NANÖBAND directly from the Nanoscience Center (NSC) of University of Jyväskylä. The band consists of employees of NSC doing research and also music covering many levels and topics. Their show will take you to a memory lane of rock and pop history, with the most remarkable hits through decades.

  FREE ENTRANCE. Rock on!!
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  Approximate Show times:
  21:30 Whipping Post
  22:45 Nanöband