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 research and doctoral units in our university and its three academies.
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Research Institute
Our joint unit develops art research in the university and promotes multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research projects.
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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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According to new research radio made the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius an international media figure
New research highlights how in the 1930s, the relationship between radio and Finland’s most famous composer Jean Sibelius had an important effect on the development of broadcast operations as well as on the status of Sibelius and Western classical art music.
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Doctor David Maggs: Art has the ability to transform us and our way of life
Doctor David Maggs believes that all forms of art have the ability to transform people, and therein lies its power to transform our societies and our relationship with nature. He will be one of the keynote speakers at the World Conference for the International Society for Music Education in Helsinki.
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Music educators from around the world gather in Helsinki in August 2024
Uniarts Helsinki will host the 36th World Conference of the International Society for Music Education ISME in Helsinki from 28 July to 2 August 2024.
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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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 and 2023.
Principles guiding research activities
Read more about the principles that guide and govern our research.
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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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Open science and research
Openness is a central principle in research activities at Uniarts Helsinki.
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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.
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.
Practical information for Uniarts Helsinki’s research event visitors
If you are visiting us for a seminar, a symposium or a conference, here you’ll find some of the practical things about us, Helsinki and Finland.
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For Uniarts Helsinki conference attendees
Welcome to 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.
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.