The University of Eastern Finland organises several science events each year. The purpose of the events is to share evidence-based information to the general public. Our traditional science-themed events include Café Smart and Science Forum events.
Researchers’ Night
Researchers’ Night is an annual science event where researchers across Europe open their doors to people of all ages who are eager to learn about science. The event celebrates the achievements of science and research through a multidisciplinary programme. Researchers will present their work and research through workshops, presentations, lectures and laboratory visits. At some activity points, you can even participate in conducting research yourself!
The Researchers’ Night event will be held at the University of Eastern Finland in Joensuu and in Kuopio on Friday, 25 September 2026 from 16:00 to 20:00.
Café Smarts
The University of Eastern Finland’s Café Smarts are science-themed events in which the general public is served evidence-based information over a cup of coffee. In Café Smarts, the university’s researchers and specialists discuss current and exciting topics in the fields of science and research. Café Smarts are organised by the Communications and Media Relations Unit of the University of Eastern Finland together with the university’s researchers.
