Events tagged with "university of helsinki"

Historical Events tagged with "university of helsinki"

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University of Helsinki Students Occupy Old Student House

November 25th, 1968 56 years ago

A large group of University of Helsinki students occupied the Old Student House to protest against outdated academic structures. This occupation aimed to challenge the rigid educational policies and advocate for reforms within the university system. Students managed to gain control of the space, using it as a platform to voice their demands for more democratic governance in academia and increased student participation in decision-making processes related to education.