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Life of an Art Student PodSauna Talks with Kimmo Helistö - Ancient Heat, Modern EarsBest enjoyed on headphones – this episode is recorded in immersive binaural sound.In this episode, sound design MA student and ambassador Sarah Kivi dives into the heart of Finnish sauna culture with Kimmo Helistö – a pioneering entrepreneur and cultural advocate known for revitalizing Helsinki’s public sauna scene.From steam to silence, tradition to transformation – join us for a exploration of one of Finland’s most cherished rituals.2025-06-1941 min
Life of an Art Student PodMylly Period: Choosing Subject AreaIn this episode, student ambassador Snowdrop shares their experience of choosing a field of study at the Academy of Fine Arts. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowdrop_belmont/ 2025-06-0311 min
Life of an Art Student PodCycling and ArtsIn this episode, student ambassador Elle (@studiomokii) interviews Rong (@rrong.ci.z) about their cycling experiences and how these have influenced her artistic practice, as well as sharing some tips on getting a bike and maintaining it especially for those who live in Helsinki. Helsinki Cycling I: Where to Get a Bike? https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/post/helsinki-cycling-i-where-to-get-a-bike/ Finland Cycling I: Mental Preparation and Route Planning for the First Bikepacking Trip https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/post/finland-cycling-i-mental-preparation-and-route-planning-for-the-first-bikepacking-trip/ Finland Cycling II: Solo Campi...2025-05-2733 min
Life of an Art Student PodWhat is Mylly Period?Mylly is an introduction period for newcomers to the Academy of Fine Arts.In this episode, student ambassador Snowdrop (@snowdrop_belmont) talks about what the introduction period for bachelor’s students is like at the Academy of Fine Arts (KuvA). 2025-05-2220 min
Life of an Art Student PodKuvan Kevät 2025: Interview with Caressa Betist and Lola BarraudIn this episode, Rong-Ci Zhang interviews Caressa Betist and Lola Barraud about their artistic practices and their works for Kuvan Kevät 2025. Kuvan Kevät is the name of the Academy of Fine Arts Master’s graduation exhibition. Lola Barraud workshop during Kuvan Kevät: Dates : 24/05, 01/06, 07/06, 14/06 Times : 11:00 or 14:00 Location: Kuva/Tila Bookings are made by email as the workshops are limited to 8 people per session: lola.barraud@outlook.com Link to Instagram: Lola Barrau...2025-05-1338 min
Life of an Art Student PodVoting in Finnish Municipal Election as Internatioanl StudentIn this episode, student ambassadors Haiyun and Rong share their experiences of voting in the Finnish municipal election, held on 13 April 2025, as foreign nationals. What was it like to vote? And what does it mean for international students to have the right to vote?Timestamps(0:33) – Self-introduction(2:03) – How did we learn about the municipal election?(3:50) – What are the eligibility requirements for foreign nationals to vote in Finland?(5:42) – How do you decide whom to vote for?(9:20) – What does it mean for foreign nationals to have the right to v...2025-04-2220 min
Life of an Art Student PodLapsing Around Ep.5 : Interview with Shaghayegh AnsariGeorge: “The whole point of academia is learning, trying and failing, and then progressing and expanding because of that.” Lapsing Around is a series on Life of an Art Student Pod that delves deep into the LAPS programme. In this episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Shaghayegh Ansari, a student in the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki). Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/ Link to Uniarts blog post: https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/latest-blog-posts/ Uniar...2025-04-0150 min
Life of an Art Student PodStudent Exchange in Tromsø, Norway from Academy of Fine Arts: Interview with ElleHow do you know when it’s the right time to go? In this episode, Rong interviews Elle (a second-year master’s student in Printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts) about her student exchange experience in Tromsø, Norway. Blog post on exchange studies by Elle: Differences and Similarities Between Studying in Norway vs. Finland Bus from Finland to Norway: Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Timestamps (0:43) – Self-introduction (1:06) – What was the application process like? (2:34) – What is your practice about, and how does it relate to...2025-03-2538 min
Life of an Art Student PodLapsing Around Ep.4: Interview with Xiaole WangLapsing Around is a series on Life of an Art Student Pod that delves deep into the LAPS programme. In this episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Xiaole Wang, a student in the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki). Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/ Link to blog post: https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/latest-blog-posts/ Uniarts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniartshelsinki/ LAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveart_performancestudies/ Georgios Rallis In...2025-03-1851 min
Life of an Art Student PodInterview With Gesa Piper: Langauges and Multilingualism in Arts and in UniartsIn this episode, Rong interviews Gesa Piper, an alumni of the Theatre Academy and project coordinator of TIAN (TeaK’s International Alumni Network). They reflected on Uniarts’ language policy, the main function of languages as a tool for information trading within the academy, and various linguistic aspects in their practices. Link to TIAN’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tian_uniarts/ Timestamps (0:38) – Self-introduction (2:07) – What roles have you taken in Uniarts? (3:38) – Body-based artistic practice (12:00) – Everything is in relation to languages, structures, and allegories. 2025-03-111h 13
Life of an Art Student PodLapsing Around Ep. 3: Interview with Duncan RobertsonLapsing Around is a new series on Life of an Art Student Pod that delves deep into the LAPS programme. In this episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Duncan Robertson, a student in the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki). Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/ Link to blog post: https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/latest-blog-posts/ Uniarts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniartshelsinki/ LAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livea...2025-03-0448 min
Life of an Art Student PodLapsing Around Ep. 2: Interview with Freja BackmanLapsing Around is a new three-episode series on Life of an Art Student Pod. In this episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Freja Backman, a lecturer in the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki). They discuss their artistic practices, the meaning of “we” and collective today. Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/ Uniarts: https://www.instagram.com/uniartshelsinki/ LAPS: https://www.instagram.com/liveart_performancestudies/ Georgios Rallis: https://www.instagram.com/gravity_grave/ 2025-02-2552 min
Life of an Art Student PodLapsing Around Ep. 1: Interview with Tero NauhaLapsing Around is a new three-episode series on Life of an Art Student Pod. In the first episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Tero Nauha, professor of the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki). They discuss everything related to LAPS and Uniarts, including the application process, the programme’s content, and the experiences of students within the university. Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/ Tero Nauha Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/teronauha/ Timestamps (1:08) – Self-introduction (5:50) –...2025-02-181h 17
Life of an Art Student PodAcademy of Fine Arts Bachelor’s Exhibition PrepIn this episode, Rong and Asja (Anastasiia Lapteva), who studies printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts, discuss the process of preparing for a bachelor’s exhibition, how seminars are conducted, and how the practices are discussed both within the academy and beyond.
Timestamps
(0:45) – Self-introduction
(1:52) – What’s the overall structure of the bachelor’s thesis?
(3:34) – Does writing your thesis in Finnish relate to your practice?
(5:16) – How does the exhibition process unfold within the study structure?
(9:12) – How do the courses at the school help you prepare for the...2025-02-0441 min
Life of an Art Student PodLife After Graduation IIIIn this episode, Rong and Mark (Mark Reid Bulatovic), who mastered classical guitar performance at the Sibelius Academy, discuss post-graduation opportunities, how to continue creating art, and how they navigate Finland’s and Helsinki's art scene after graduating. The episode also includes conversations about language learning and cultural experiences.
Timestamps
(0:30) - Self-introduction
(1:38) - What do most people do after graduating from your academy?
(3:15) - What are the possibilities for international students in your program?
(7:40) - What grants have you been applying for, and what projects are you...2025-01-2853 min
Life of an Art Student PodLife After Graduation IIIn this episode, Rong interviews Chen (@ chen.nadler) from the Choreography program at the Theatre Academy to discuss post-graduation opportunities and how they navigate Helsinki's art scene as a completely new environment.
Urban Apa: https://urbanapa.fi/
Timestamps
(0:50) - Self-introduction
(1:23) - What do most people do after graduating from your academy?
(3:14) - What side jobs do people usually take?
(6:45) - Is it easier to start at the Academy if you’re in the dance field?
(7:47) - How did you navigate...2025-01-2128 min
Life of an Art Student PodLife After Graduation IWhat are the career options for an arts management student? How can one find a job in Finland after graduating from Uniarts? In this episode, Uniarts ambassadors Haiyun (@asteroidcatcher) and Rong-Ci Zhang (@rrong.ci.z) share their thoughts and visions about life after graduation as artists in Finland. We discuss the possibilities for career paths after graduation, as well as issues related to residency permits.
Timestamps
(0:39) - Self-introduction
(1:33) - What do most people do after graduating from your academy?
(4:01) - What would be the most ideal situation for your...2025-01-1435 min
Life of an Art Student PodChoreography MA: Creation and Circles: Miniseries Episode 3This interview with Chen Nadler (@ chen.nadler) is truly amazing to discover how movement is a language to explore dreams, ideas and energies. Chen is studying a Master of Choreography in the Theatre Academy at the University of Arts Helsinki and creates worlds and spaces with people. In her studies, she dives deep into literature and meaning.
Find the blog about this episode here.
Timestamps
(0:29) - What do you learn?
(1:10) - What is it like to be a choreographer?
(4:00) - Similarities to the director and com...2025-01-0725 min
Life of an Art Student PodClassical Music Performance Accordion MA: Sparkling and Future: Miniseries Episode 2Sabina Aftyka (@sabinaaftyka) is developing her extraordinary skill of playing the accordion in the Sibelius Academy at the University of Arts Helsinki. After the admission process with a romantic piece, her daily life is filled with practice, friends, coffee, theory, her thesis and pedagogical studies. The future holds a daunting sense of calmness and attention-capturing multimedia performances.
Read the connected blog post here.
(00:00) - intro
(1:15) - What do you study in your degree?
(8:40) - What kind of things do you learning in your pedagogy module?
(12:45...2024-12-1730 min
Life of an Art Student PodContemporary Dance MA: Structure and Insights: Miniseries Episode 1Sointu Saraste (@sointusa) is studying a Master of Contemporary Dance at the Theatre Academy at the University of Arts Helsinki. In this episode we learn about how someone can dance more, how dancers are politically active and how softness is developing in the field. Discover the route through the rigorous application process and the importance of sustainability and diversity in the dance world.
This is the connected blog post.
Timestamps
(0:28) - Introduction
(2:31) - Degree structure
(4:37) - Theory vs. Practice
(8:00) - What’s the focus...2024-12-1037 min
Life of an Art Student PodHelsinki Student DiscountsMoney, money, where's money? How can you save it? These are certainly questions that cross many students' minds. In this episode, Kuva ambassadors Anastasiia Lapteva (@aasyalapteva) and Rond-Ci Zhang (@rrong.ci.z) share insights on how student discounts are widely available in Helsinki. And, as a Uniarts student, there are several cultural events and venues where you can enjoy discounts.
This blog post has a nice summary of all the discounts. Happy savings :)
(0:20) - intro
(1:18) - What kind of discounts do you use on a daily basis? (food)
(2:24) - W...2024-12-0331 min
Life of an Art Student PodThe Financial Side of Artists' LifeWe have written a series of blogs that deep dive into the path of becoming financially well as an artist. Covering investing, job searching, opening a bank and more. In this podcast episode, we colour in the picture with our personal experiences.
Links to blog posts:
Investing for Artists
Budgeting Tips
How to open a bank account in Finland
Guide to Finding a Great Job
Link to course about investing
Timestamps
(2:19) - Informative blog ser...2024-11-2631 min
Life of an Art Student PodStudent Wellbeing: How to Survive the Finnish Winter?In this episode, Asja (@aasyalapteva), Rong (@rrong.ci.z), and Ruusu-Maria discuss how to survive the Finnish winter and cope with the loneliness that often accompanies life in Helsinki.
(2:43) - How is Finnish winter like for you?
(9:58) - How did you survive that 40-degree Celsius temperature shift?
(12:48) - Is Finnish winter really that horrible?
(17:48) - A tip for walking outside during the winter
(20:56) - Let's talk about lonliness!
(26:13) - First years in a new country had been the hardest!
(27:00) - There’s a diffe...2024-11-2651 min
Life of an Art Student PodWell-being and Play in Art and SocietyHosted by Ellenor Rose Nish (@studiomokii, studiomokii.com) and Ruusu-Maaria Brousseau (@ruusumaariabrousseau). In this heartfelt discussion, Elle and Ruusu-Maaria share how they manage to feel well, their hopes and dreams for the future of institutions and the dreadful current reality. Their well-being strategies range from designed Sunday resets to playing daily.
For a stunningly warm cup of tea guide, read this blog post on well-being.
Timestamps
(00:00) - Experiences
(16:40) - University resources available to students
(20:38) - How to have a society with good mental health?
(2...2024-11-1936 min
Life of an Art Student PodHow Was Your Migration Journey? Finnish Residency, Student Housing, and Public TransportationIn this episode, Kuva ambassadors Anastasiia Lapteva (@aasyalapteva) and Rond-Ci Zhang (@rrong.ci.z) discuss their migration journeys and share how they navigated challenges like applying for a residence permit, searching for an apartment, and using public transportation with a student discount in Helsinki as newcomers.
Time stamps:
(0:25) - inroducing ourselves
(1:08) - What made you move to Helsinki at the beginning (question for Asja)?
(2:55) - How was your visa application process back then?
(7:10) - How was the whole moving process (question for Rong)?
(9:25) - Did you find it dif...2024-11-0537 min
Life of an Art Student PodIs it necessary to learn Finnish? What are your motivations? How to learn Finnish?In this first episode, Kuva ambassador Elle (@studiomokii) interviews Anastasiia Lapteva (@aasyalapteva) and Rong-Ci Zhang (@rrong.ci-z) about their experiences learning Finnish. Finnish, as a foreign language, might seem difficult and intimidating, so let's hear from those who are studying it!
For more insight read the connected blog post!
Timestamps
(0:33) - Introducing ourselves
(2:16) - Surprise game!
(4:16) - Personal stories
(7:30) - What are your reasons for learning Finnish?
(11:35) - How have you learnt Finnish?
(15:25) - When do you...2024-10-2927 min
STAC PodcastSophie Béhal - ThreadsunsThreadsuns - Sophie BéhalThreadsuns, a new body of work from Sophie Béhal, comes as the result of the Tipperary Artist Residency Award with STAC, supported by Tipperary Arts Office. This body of work comes from a period of engagement with new materials in a new place. Situated in a rural landscape in County Tipperary, it searches for a new way of being in this world and uses repetition, ritual and process to investigate this. The sun and circles are used as a rhythmic refrain and repeated throughout.The most reassuring of shapes, the ci...2024-01-1921 min
TiederadioTieteen päivät 2017: Tieteen, taiteen ja uskonnon vapaus - Samaa vai eri maata?Paneelin puheenjohtaja: akatemiaprofessori Uskali Mäki (Helsingin yliopisto). Keskustelijat: emeritusprofessori Ilkka Niiniluoto (Helsingin yliopisto), professori Anita Seppä (Taideyliopisto) ja dosentti, piispainkokouksen pääsihteeri Jyri Komulainen (Kirkkohallitus).
Tämä teemaltaan harvinainen istunto vertailee kolmeen keskeiseen yhteiskunnalliseen instituutioon liittyviä vapauden periaatteita ja käytäntöjä. Kuinka samanlaisia ja erilaisia ne ovat? Tiede ja taide ovat monin tavoin samanlaisia (esimerkiksi luovan mielikuvituksen olennainen rooli), kuten myös tiede ja uskonto (esimerkiksi tavat hallinnoida epävarmuutta).
Missä määrin niihin on sovellettavissa samanlaisia (tai erilaisia) vapauden käsitteitä ja periaatteita; millä tavoin niihin liittyviä vapauksia varjellaan, säädellään ja rajoitetaan? Millainen näissä vapauden hallinnan k...2021-04-191h 37