Master's Degree Program in Law and Information Society

Today we celebrate Kalevala, one of the most important pieces of traditional Finnish literature. Along with 21st of February (Finnish language day) this is a day to learn about, embrace and celebrate Finnish culture. Use the day as an opportunity to learn more about the Finnish literature and culture!

Modern stories of Finland meet ancient Kalevala via Gallen-Kallela - thisisFINLAND Just outside Helsinki, a show at the Gallen-Kallela Museum ties together Finnish epic poetry, local storytelling in many languages, and rarely seen artworks by a famous painter.

The public domain grows...

Public domain grows with works like "Yes, We Have No Bananas" After a 95-year wait, tens of thousands of songs, movies and other creative works from 1923 are going into the public domain. Anthony Mason reports.

The ECJ says food taste cannot be protected by copyright. What do you think?

You can't copyright taste, top court rules Court of Justice was asked to rule in a copyright case involving two Dutch cream cheese products.

What a wonderful orientation day we had today! This year we will have eight new students in the LIS Programme and we are convinced we will have great two years together ahead of us. Welcome to the Faculty of Law - we are so happy to have you here!

Johannus is a date to circle in your calendar, as it is arguably one of the most noteworthy dates - and experiences - while you are in Finland. Read more about this special day(s) in the following link and enjoy Midsummer celebrations!

Hyvää juhannusta!

https://www.visitfinland.com/article/midsummer-go-peaceful-or-go-party/

Midsummer – Go Peaceful or Go Party — VisitFinland.com

Welcome to Turku Summer School 2018! ​Turku Summer School offers students an excellent opportunity to combine studying with an active social programme and to enjoy the best of the Nordic summer. We invite participants from all over the world and also provide an excellent head start for exchange students to their study-abroad period i...

Even if the only Finnish word you can use with confidence is...moi! you should know that April 9 is the day when Finland celebrates Finnish Language and memorialises Mikael Agricola, who was instrumental in creating standards for Finnish as a written language in the 1500s. Finnish language belongs to the Uralic family of languages, it is native to more than 5.4 million people and has even influenced Tolkien in creating the language of the High Elves!
Check the options the University offers for you to learn the language of the country you are living in and remember...sisu is the most useful word learning Finnish! ;)

Calling all fans of the Finnish language - thisisFINLAND Hooray for Finnish, with all its grammatical glory and its endless supply of double vowels! April 9 is Finnish Language Day, and also commemorates Mikael Agricola, who is credited with creating the first written Finnish literature.

Witches, chocolate eggs, bonfires and mämmi... smells like Finnish Easter! Enjoy the holiday!

Wandering witches welcome Finnish Easter - thisisFINLAND Finnish Easter traditions mix religion and rites of spring. Beware: Miniature witches may ring your doorbell.

Do you need one more reason to be happy about your choice to come and study in Finland, other than the LIS Program?
Well...According to the UN you are currently staying in the happiest country in the world! Enjoy it! ;)

Finland is the happiest country in the world, says UN report Nordic nations take top four places in happiness rankings, with annual study also charting the decline of the US