Events

Curricular events

Peer Support Group

The BGG peer group discussion is a monthly meeting exclusively for doctoral researchers, aiming to foster a safe environment within the BGG community. It provides a platform for postgraduate researchers to connect, discuss challenges on their journey, and seek peer support. This is an opportunity to build a strong network within the BGG program. While each session has a central theme, everyone is encouraged to discuss any topic. Please be assured that all information shared during the discussion is strictly confidential and will not be disclosed outside the group

Next Meeting: February 23.4.2026 14:00-15:00 (2 pm) in Natura room 249

Writing Hour

The writing hour is a weekly meeting to support your writing process. We get together for 1 and a half hour of dedicated writing time. ‘Writing’ does not only mean bringing words to the page but this time can also be used to read papers, organize your thoughts, structure your manuscript or any other task related to the entire process of writing a research paper. The idea is by writing together we can motivate each other and reduce distractions to be more productive.

Next event: every Tuesday from 10:30 – 12 in AURUM room A503

Extracurricular events

Sports hour

The sports sessions are weekly get-togethers designed to support your well-being and bring movement into your routine in a relaxed and welcoming way. All sessions take place on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 9:50. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early so there is time to get ready and start together. The sessions are held at Iskeri, one of the Campus Sport facilities. More information about the location can be found on the Campus Sport website (https://www.campussport.fi/en/liikuntapaikat/iskeri-2/).

You only need to bring gym clothes and indoor shoes. If you do not have gym shoes, participating in socks is completely fine.

You do not need to be a registered member of Campus Sport to attend, and no previous experience with the sports is required. The sessions are open to everyone and are meant to be fun, low-pressure, and accessible to all.

All BGG doctoral researchers are warmly invited to join. Post-doctoral researchers who are registered as supporting members of BRIDGE are also welcome to participate.

Next event: every Tuesday from 09 – 09:50 in Iskeri

Schedule for Spring Semester:

Board game nights

Board game nights are held every second Wednesday or Thursday between 16:30-20:00, usually in the seminar room sh215 on 2nd floor lobby of Natura or the 3rd floor break room. Board games are provided by Synapsi ry and members of BRIDGE. Welcome to play!

Next event: Wednesday 1.4.2026 and 22.4.2026 16:30-20:00

Synapsi vs. BRIDGE beach volley

Synapsi ry vs BRIDGE ry beach volley match will be played on tuesday 28.4.2026 between 16:30-17:30 at Kupittaa beach volley field. The event is part of Synapsi’s “vappuviikko”.

Organizational meetings

BRIDGE meeting

In BRIDGE meetings board members and members of the association gather to discuss past and upcoming events and other topics related to governing of the association.

Next Meeting: Every last Thursday of the month at 13:00 in room 249 (2nd floor ecology corridor)

BRIDGE Association Meetings

Next Meeting:

Past events

(This is a incomplete list of past, bigger events)

Writing retreat – October 2025

A two day writing retreat at Tvärminne research station. Read more here.

After-work sauna & hangout – January 2026

Held on Friday 30.1.2026 between 18:00-23:00 at TYY’s sauna.