Public Day 9.6.2026

Join us for this free, open‑to‑all event—perfect for anyone curious about the topic! No registration needed, just stop by and enjoy.

The programme of the day will be published on this site in the beginning part of the year 2026.

The Public Day welcomes people of all ages who are interested in sustainability, the circular economy, mining, and cooperation to take part in the day’s various activities.

University research is brought closer to the public to facilitate communication and foster understanding of the need for sustainable development that affects us all.

Bakcground 

In the long run, everyday decisions people make regarding mobility, use of energy, purchases and recycling influence on the need to establish new mines. 

The mission of the day is to provide an open dialogue platform for visitors and specialists to discuss on the trends of sustainable development and circular economy. The topic can be looked from different perspective and we think it can also be fun. 

Many interesting and entertaining activities are available during the day.

For example, researchers and other specialists present their work on the circular economy at demonstration points, which provide an excellent opportunity to make questions or study samples with available research equipment. 

Guided tours arranged in Linnanmaa campus area offer possibility to learn more about the world of rocks, the purposes for which they are used, their evolution and birth history. 

Cultural performances illustrate sustainability in the artistic way. For example, we can admire the journey of ore from the earth's crust to everyday products.

In workshops people can create their own vision on sustainability, how the past time or future would look like with or without mines.

These and many more activities are included in the program of the day that is published in May 2026.

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