Community Space Lappeenranta

Upcoming pop up events

Thu October 15. Study abroad days event at 15:00-17:00
Mon October 19. Figurepainting event at 14:00-17:00
Tue October 20. Ohjaamo service pop up at 12:00-15:00
Tue October 27.
- ASK FSHS at 12:30-13:30
- Career service's Career cafe at 14:00-15:00
Wed October 28. Get creative: drawing workshop at 15:00-17:00
Thu October 29. Camera club's photo watching evening, get to know student's cameraclub at 16:00-18:00

Community space offers students an open environment where they can study, meet others
and participate in activities that support well-being, networking and studying. Community space is open during opening hours when there is staff present.

The community space is located in room 1144, back of the LUT's main lobby.

Weekly programme for the autumn semester 2026

You can find more information about the changing themes and contents of the themed sessions in the weekly schedule below. Upcoming pop-up events can be found in the blue box on this page.

Weekly Programme

Monday 09:00 - 18:00

Community Coffee (09:00 - 10:30)
- Come join us for a relaxed morning with coffee and conversation.
The space will be closed for lunch (11:00 -12:00)
Coordinator Q&A (12:00 - 14:00)
- Ask questions, share ideas and get guidance from the community coordinator.
Get Creative (14:00 - 16:00)
- Beginner guitar lessons and practice.
Open doors (16:00-18:00)
- The space is open for hangout or there maybe guest facilitators or workshops.

Tuesday 12:00 - 18:00

Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00

Co-work & Chill (09:00-11:00)
- Study alongside other students in a relaxed environment. We use other techniques like pomodoro to help you stay focused and productive.
The space will be closed for lunch (11:00 -12:00)
Drop in conversation support with Mieli Piste (12:00 - 15:00)
- Pop in for a friendly conversation with Mieli South Karelia Mental health institution.
Get Creative (15:00 - 17:00)
- Two hours of different activities to engage in:
  - Create your own vision board
  - Bookmark making
  - Knitting corner
  - Bracelet making
Open doors (17:00 - 18:00)
- The space is open for hangout or there maybe guest facilitators or workshops.

Thursday 09:00 - 18:00

Open doors (09:00 - 11:00)
- The space is open for hangout or there maybe guest facilitators or workshops.
The space will be closed for lunch (11:00 -12:00)
Coordinator Q&A (12:00 - 14:00)
- Ask questions, share ideas and get guidance from the community coordinator.
Language hour (14:00-15:00)
- Practice new languages in an welcoming atmosphere. Every other week features the language Centres Finnish language cafe.
  - 1.10. German language cafe
  - 8.10. Finnish language cafe
  - 15.10. German language cafe
  - 22.10. Finnish language cafe
Open doors (15:00 - 16:00)
- The space is open for hangout or there maybe guest facilitators or workshops.
Table Talks (16:00-18:00)
- Come join us to connect, chat and engage through conversation on weekly topics.

Friday 09:00 - 18:00

Co-work & Chill (09:00-11:00)
- Study alongside other students in a relaxed environment. We use other techniques like pomodoro to help you stay focused and productive.
The space will be closed for lunch (11:00 -12:00)
Open doors (12:00 - 14:00)
- The space is open for hangout or there maybe guest facilitators or workshops.
Clear your calendar (14:00-16:00)
- Finnish the week strong by planning the next one. Get organized, stay on top of your studies and enjoy a more relaxed weekend
Book Club (16:00 - 18:00)
- Pick a book for the month and come together each week to discuss different topics and themes of the book.

What can you find in the Community Space?

Info about services for students

Boardgames and Nintendo Switch

Creative activities