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Nylands Nation

Student national at the University of Helsinki

Summary

Student national at the University of Helsinki

00130 Helsinki Finland

Nylands Nation (NN) is one of the 15 student nations at the University of Helsinki, Finland's oldest, Swedish-speaking and established in 1643 at The Royal Academy of Turku. In 1828, the Academy moved to Helsinki taking the name "University" and Nylands Nation moved there along with the other Nations. Since 1904 the house of Nylands Nation, a building designed by Karl Hård af Segerstad, has stood at Kasarmikatu 40.

Founding and Evolution

Nylands Nation was established in 1643 as a nation for students originating from Nyland, in Turku. The Royal Academy in Turku, pioneered the concept of dividing students based on their province, a tradition inspired by universities in Paris and Italy from the 12th century. The concept of nations was designed to create a sense of belonging and identity among students.

Initially, the nation was known for its inspector, Georgius Alanus, who supervised student conduct and acted as a liaison between the university and students. Over time, the nation became more established and began organizing diverse programs for its members, ranging from cultural evenings to large-scale events.

The House of Nations and Art Collection

The institution's physical presence was realized with the construction of its national house in 1901, designed by architect Karl Hård af Segerstad. The house showcased a "Viking hall" for gatherings and celebrations. The nation boasts an impressive art collection comprising paintings, sculptures, textiles, stained glass, and drawings. The collection also extends to the Viking mythologically inspired interior of the national house.

The institution's archive, housed at the National Library in Helsinki, contains materials spanning 170 years, offering insights into Nylands Nation's history. Unfortunately, archives from the Swedish era were lost in the Turku fire of 1827.

Friendship nations

Nylands nation has close connections with a number of student nations and fraternities at several foreign universities.

Uppsala

Södermanlands-Nerikes nation
Värmlands nation
Västgöta nation

Lund

Wermlands nation

Linköping

Wermlands nation

Copenhagen

Studenterforeningen vid Kobenhavns universitet

Oslo

Det norske studentersamfund

Stockholm

Humanistiska föreningen vid Stockholms universitet

Berlin

VBSt Lysistrata

Marburg

Marburger Burschenschaft Arminia

Tartu

Korporatsioon Filiae Patriae
Korporatsioon Ugala

Inspectors

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Curators

Fredrik Palmén, 2023-
Iris Wrede, 2020-2023
Anna Öhman, 2017-2020
Ina Scheinin, 2014-2017
Patrik Westerback, 2011-2014
Axel Nyman, 2008-2011
Jan D. Oker-Blom 2005-2008
Jonas Sundman 2002-2005
Charlotta af Hällström 1999-2002
Kati Sandelin 1996-1999

References

Wikipedia Source

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