News and events

Did you know that volunteering can help you build professional connections and gain valuable experience? If you’d like to learn more about volunteering and meet organisations offering volunteering opportunities, we’ve got the right event for you.

November is getting brighter. Join us for a cosy evening of games, activities and new connections on the opening day of the Lumo Festival.

When Celsa Cubar, 39, moved from the Philippines to Finland, she stepped into a completely new world. Nearly a year later, Oulu has become her second home.

Discover Life in Oulu Learn about living, working and studying in Oulu, services for newcomers and experiences from an international resident.

Our Ambassador Programme is open to international employees, researchers, students, and recent graduates living in Oulu.

Looking for new ways to boost your job search in Finland? Join our free workshop series and gain practical skills, fresh perspectives and useful AI tools to support your job search.

As the leaves change colour and the season shifts, we think there’s no better way to spend an autumn evening than playing games, meeting new people and enjoying a relaxed time together in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

This October, we will be out and about around Oulu, joining local events and hosting events of our own. Come and meet us.

Would you like to know more about the ways we operate through networking? Or invite us to join an event you are organising? Read more in the article on the matter.

International House Oulu’s most popular event, Board Games and Networking, is back in September.

Do you know an Oulu-based company or organization that has excelled in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining international talent?

Oulu has given Vanni more than a new address: it has become the place where she built a family, a career, and a sense of belonging.