Programme for the students

Venue: Tampere University, Main Building at the City Centre Campus, Main lobby (Kalevantie 4)

Tampere Urban Thesis market provides opportunities to meet representatives of the public and private sector, NGOs, and research groups that are specialized in different aspects of urban sustainability.  At the market stands, they will present their activities, ideas for research and opportunities for collaboration around thesis work.

The event is free and open to all students and researchers from Tampere University.

The thesis market is organized as part of the activities of the STUE (Sustainable Transformation of Urban Environments) profiling area and TURNS (Tampere Urban Research Network for Sustainability) research platform in cooperation with the SUD (Sustainable Urban Development) degree program.

More information: Tampere Urban Thesis Market 2026 (8 September 2026, Tampere University) | Tampere Urban Research Network for Sustainability – TURNS | Tampere Universities

Venue: City centre campus, venue informed at the sign up.

Info and networking to support you in the next steps of your studies & your life in Finland. Please sign up.

Organizer: Joint guidance and counselling services / Study & Stay team.

The Idman Foundation-Tampere University Master’s Thesis Scholarship, launched for the first time in autumn 2026, supports international students completing their Master’s thesis in collaboration with an external organisation.

Scholarship is a EUR 5 000 scholarship which is designed to support an international student with their living costs while writing a Master’s thesis in cooperation with an external organisation in a non-paid position or cooperation.

The first application period for the Idman Foundation-Tampere University Master’s Thesis Scholarship takes place during 16-30 September 2026.

In this webinar, we will cover the scholarship conditions and policies. You will also have the possibility to ask questions through a Q&A section. The webinar will take place in Zoom, the link and more detailed information is available in intranet. The webinar will be recorded and the recording published in this event description after the session.

Venue: Hervanta Campus

1.Identifying skills
2. Validating and using skills
3. Creating your personal profile (cv’s, marketing + pitching to a recruiter)
4. Creating an application letter
5.Searching channels
6.Networking
7. Interview tips

Organizer: International House Tampere

Venue: City centre campus, Linna Building, K113

What does your master’s thesis say about you as a professional? And how can you use it to strengthen your job search and build your professional profile in Finland?

In this lecture, you will learn

• how to identify the value of your thesis and expertise you have developed and
• how to communicate them clearly and convincingly to employers

You will gain practical tools for translating your research topic, thesis process, and findings into competencies that are valued in working life, as well as making the impact of your thesis visible.

During the session, you will reflect on your own professional profile and explore questions such as: What kind of professional am I becoming? What skills have I gained through my thesis? Who could benefit from my expertise?

This session offers insights into how academic expertise can be presented effectively in the Finnish labour market. In a rapidly changing world of work, employers increasingly value the ability to understand complex phenomena, analyse information, and develop solutions. Your thesis is not just a research project – it is an important part of your professional story. This workshop is designed for master’s students at all stages of the thesis process. Whether your thesis is already completed, just an idea in your mind, or anywhere in between, you are welcome to join.

The session is particularly useful if you need a boost to complete your thesis, are currently looking for a job, or are in a situation where you need to be able to talk about your thesis and its relevance to others. It will help you identify the value and expertise your thesis demonstrates and communicate them confidently to employers and professional networks. Be prepared for some practical work, and to talk about your thesis in pairs/small gropus.

The session will be led by Heini Hult-Miekkavaara, Career Services Expert and Career Coach at Social Science Professionals. Heini has extensive experience in career services and career counselling, having worked both in trade unions and at the University of Helsinki. Her particular interests include the sustainability transformation and its implications for careers and work.

Please register here until 18.10.2026.

Venue: City Centre Campus

1.Identifying skills
2. Validating and using skills
3. Creating your personal profile (cv’s, marketing + pitching to a recruiter)
4. Creating an application letter
5.Searching channels
6.Networking
7. Interview tips

Organizer: International House Tampere

Venue: City Centre Campus

1.Identifying skills
2. Validating and using skills
3. Creating your personal profile (cv’s, marketing + pitching to a recruiter)
4. Creating an application letter
5.Searching channels
6.Networking
7. Interview tips

Organizer: International House Tampere