Research
The special nature of our research is based on direct and rich interaction between research and art.
Research units in the academies
Join our international research community! 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 are responsible for doctoral education within the Faculty of Classical Music of the Sibelius Academy.
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Mutri Doctoral School and Research Unit of Music Education, Jazz and Folk Music
We are responsible for doctoral education and research in the Faculty of Music Education, Jazz and Folk Music at the Sibelius Academy.
Get to know our research
We’ve handpicked some examples of our research news and projects here. You can search more projects from our list page.
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A visual artist’s crusade for cheerful and touching architecture
Jan-Erik Andersson, a visual artist living in works of art, graduated with a Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in 2008. He is one of Uniarts Helsinki’s Alumni of the Year 2023.
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Anna Kuoppamäki and the trinity of music: “I teach, carry out research and make music”
Singer-songwriter and music educator Anna Kuoppamäki has graduated from the Sibelius Academy with a Master of Music degree in 1995 and a Doctor of Music degree in 2015. She is one of Uniarts Helsinki’s Alumni of the Year 2023.
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“I wanted a big stage and a small audience,” says the first doctoral graduate of the Finnish Theatre Academy Annette Arlander
Annette Arlander is a pioneer in artistic research in our country and the first doctoral graduate of the Theatre Academy. Arlander was invited to the Theatre Academy in 2001 to establish a master’s programme in Live Art and performance studies, and she was the head of the programme until 2013. As an artist, Arlander has focused on “performing landscape” through the means of moving image and recorded speech, working at the intersection of performance art, video and environmental art. Arlander is one of Uniarts Helsinki’s Alumni of the Year 2023.
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Environmental data opens up new horizons for artistic research
In a world with wicked problems, we need new points of view that take us closer to a sustainable future. Samir Bhowmik and Jussi Parikka believe that artistic research can help people understand the many facets of the climate crisis.
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The Research Assessment recommendations for Uniarts Helsinki include a model for research time management, establishing a career development infrastructure and developing a shared understanding of societal impact
The Assessment Panel noted an excellent reputation on which the Uniarts Helsinki can build and emphasized the importance of strategic planning as well as resourcing research activities adequately.
Artistic research
Artistic research is one of our specialities. Read about our artistic research event, the Research Pavilion, get to know what artistic research means and dive into some of our artistic research projects we’ve picked out for you.
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Research Pavilion
Fine arts, concerts, performances, workshops and discussions with an inquiring mindset – every two years, the Uniarts Helsinki Research Pavilion showcases what artistic research is all about. On 2023, the Research Pavilion was funded by Niilo Helanderin säätiö. It took place in Suomenlinna and Helsinki Music Centre in June with a tagline “Puzzled together”.
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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.
Values and vision
Read more about the principles that guide and govern our research.
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Open science and research
Openness is a central principle in research activities at Uniarts Helsinki.
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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.
Research Services and guidance
Find the right person to contact and read our guidance about funding.
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Research services
We support researchers with research funding applications, project management and questions concerning research integrity.
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Guide to applying for research funding
The guide runs through the different stages of the application process.
What we offer
Join us in our international research community. Find out more about our facilities and about Helsinki.
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Locations and facilities
Read more about Uniarts Helsinki’s locations and facilities.
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For Uniarts Helsinki conference attendees
Welcome to an event at the University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland! Here you will find information about us and our venues as well as how to move around in Helsinki and where to visit.
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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
Become a doctor in the field of arts
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Doctoral education
Deepen your expertise and complete a doctoral degree in fine arts, theatre and dance, or music.