Guidance Corner: Space reservation instructions

The Guidance Corner is a low-threshold meeting place where university staff, student organizations, and partners can organize activities related to studies, wellbeing, and community for members of the university. Partners may hold events in the space in collaboration with university actors. In addition, the space can be used by different university services, sectors, and units for pop-up activities.

Regular events open to the university community are organized in the Guidance Corner throughout the academic year. Events must be open to anyone interested. The space cannot be reserved for small-group work or meetings limited to a specific group. The Guidance Corner follows the principles of a safer space.

You can find the Guidance Corners at:

• Kaisa House, 3rd floor (next to the main entrance)
• Viikki Infocenter Korona, 1st floor (in the library)

This page provides practical instructions for using the Guidance Corner. You can explore student events held in the space via the university’s event calendar.

Guidance Corner, Kaisa House (Fabianinkatu 30)

Guidance Corner is on the third floor of Kaisa House, right next to the entrance on Fabianinkatu.The space can accommodate max. 30 people (e.g., information session). For small groups, the space works best for a group of up to 15 people.

Guidance Corner, Info Centre Korona Library (Viikinkaari 11)

Guidance Corner Library is on the 1st floor of Info Centre Korona, in front of garden Niili. The space can accommodate max. 15 people. The space is well suited for e.g., small group and discussion events.

The Guidance Corner is available on the O365 booking calendar:

• Kaisa-talo, Ohjauskulma
• Infokeskus, Ohjauskulma Kirjasto (Kirjasto = Library)

After reviewing the intended use the space and checking availability in the O365 booking calendar, you can submit a reservation request:

• Student wellbeing events: studywellbeing@helsinki.fi 
• Other events: uni-help@helsinki.fi 

Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages may be served in Guidance Corners. You can bring your own refreshments to the event or order them a week before the event from Well Kaisa-talo or Porthania or infokeskus@unicafe.fi. Please clean up all catering at the end of the event.

The Guidance Corner has been designed so that the furniture can be moved around depending on the activity. If you make major changes during your booking, please move the furniture back to its original position. 

Guidance Corner furniture may not be taken out of the Guidance Corner! 

Guidance Corner, Kaisa House

• Roll-up banner (please do not move; placed for visibility)
• Two armchairs
• Sofa set
• Three small wooden low tables
• Three white round adjustable-height tables
• Two black chairs
• Two coat racks
• Two movable partitions
• Display screen
• 20 extra chairs on a movable cart

Guidance Corner, Viikki Infocentre Korona

• 12 metal chairs
• Three tables (4 persons/table)
• Display + speaker system
• Roll-up
• Three screens/dividers

The tables are heavy and should be moved so that they do not scratch the floor mat.

The space includes a display that can be used by event organizers. Turn it on using the power button on the right side.

The screen has various cables (including HDMI) for connecting a laptop. Audio (e.g. videos) can be played through the display’s speakers.

After use, lift cables off the floor to prevent damage when people move around or furniture is rearranged.

The responsibility for promoting events organised in the Guidance Corner belongs to the event organiser. 

• It is recommended that you publish bulletins on upcoming events in the Studies service. Also use other possible channels to reach as many participants as possible.
• You can also add the event in the University's events calendar. If you choose Opiskelijatapahtumat (student events) as the event category, the event will also be shown on the frontpage of the Studies service, under the Events heading. More information on the use of the events calendar can be found on Flamma (requires logging in).
• If participants must sign up for the event, please mention the deadline for filling out the form or the maximum size of the group.
• Guidance Corner does not have its own social media accounts. If you would like to promote your event on the university’s Instagram, please contact opiskelijaviestinta@helsinki.fi. If you would like to share information about events on the Library’s Instagram, please contact hulib-viestinta@helsinki.fi.