Research
The special nature of our research is based on direct and rich interaction between research and art.
Get to know our research
We’ve handpicked some examples of our research projects and research news here. You can also search more projects from our list page.
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Healthcare musicians can uplift families with premature infants during intensive care, research suggests
According to research, music improves the wellbeing of premature infants and the adults who are taking care of them. Doctoral candidate Taru Koivisto from Uniarts Helsinki studied the work of music practitioners – i.e. hospital or healthcare musicians – in neonatal intensive care units.
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Empathy, surprises and non-verbal communication – the relationship between the audience and the performers is an integral part of art
The cultural scene is showing signs of revitalisation as the restrictions related to the pandemic are being lifted. The Research Pavilion of the University of the Arts Helsinki (Uniarts Helsinki) presents works by artist-researchers who examine empathy and power relations that emerge between the audience and the performers in a shared space.
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Tacit knowledge and the power of algorithms – artistic research increases our understanding of things that remain in the fringes
Researchers make use of art to investigate questions that might not otherwise be recognised or concepts that we do not even have a name for. Artistic research allows researchers to examine their topics from a new perspective. Things that normally escape our attention include the information produced by the human body and the structural racism maintained by artificial intelligence.
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Embodied knowledge Increases our understanding of the world and may help us fight the ecological crisis
Rational thinking is not the only way to gain information of the world. Even our embodied emotions and senses can give us many insights, says researcher of embodiment Kirsi Törmi.
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Research strategy 2021-2030
Our research profile is based on an active connection with artistic activities, higher education in arts and with the society at large.
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Music education, professionalism and eco-politics
The project identifies new alternative ways of implementing arts education that are environmentally responsible, socially engaged and forward-looking.
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The Arts & Health Collective: Creative Solutions for Complex Challenges
The Arts & Health Collective, by WHO and partner organisations, stimulates interdisciplinary dialogue to identify best practices in and disseminate actionable policy advice on the implementation of arts and health interventions that are socially nuanced, culturally sensitive, and people-centred.
Research centres
The three research centres specialise in art education, artistic research and history of the arts.
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The Center for Educational Research and Academic Development in the Arts (CERADA)
Our research is connected to topical social themes, such as democracy, equality, social responsibility and well-being.
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Centre for Artistic Research (CfAR)
We develop and support activities in artistic research both in the university as well as outside it.
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Uniarts History Forum
The Forum believes that responsible and future-focused historical research will be an integral and important part of all art universities in the future.
Research units in the academies
Find out more about our doctoral and research units in our three academies.
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Research and doctoral education at the Academy of Fine Arts
Our international community conducts artist- and art-based research in fine arts and educates artist-researchers who renew the arts.
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The Performing Arts Research Centre Tutke and Doctoral Studies at the Theatre Academy
The internationally networked research centre promotes artistic research in performing arts and their pedagogy.
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Docmus Doctoral School of Classical Music
We train independent experts in their fields who are aware of their background, knowledge and skills as part of a tradition and who nurture this tradition while creating and developing new ideas.
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Mutri Doctoral School of Music Education, Jazz and Folk Music
The MuTri doctoral school is responsible for doctoral education at the Faculty of Music Education, Jazz and Folk Music of Uniarts Helsinki’s Sibelius Academy.
Artistic research
Artistic research is one of our specialities. Here are some examples.
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What is artistic research?
Art offers a premise and an aim for research: a motive, a terrain, a context and a whole range of methods.
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The Research Pavilion project
The Research Pavilion has been organised in Venice in 2015, 2017, and 2019, and in Helsinki in 2021.
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Performing with Plants
The artistic research project develops and specifies the question how to perform landscape today.
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How to Do Things with Performance?
What can be done with performance? What actualises when a performance takes place, when it is documented, and when it is written about?
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Reconsidering Prototype. The Continuous Prototype as a research method for reading and developing public space
In her artistic research Denise Ziegler creates a prototype of future from a present situation.
What we offer?
Join us in our international research community. Find out more about our philosophy, community and facilities.
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Doctoral education
Deepen your expertise and complete a doctoral degree in fine arts, theatre and dance, or music.
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Locations and facilities
Read more about Uniarts Helsinki’s locations and facilities.
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27 reasons to live in Helsinki
Helsinki is a really exciting place to live and work right now.
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Getting around in Helsinki
Public transportation tickets and fares
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Guide to applying for research funding
Find information on how to apply for research funding in the University of the Arts Helsinki.