Nekala library opens on 7 September
A new library will open in the yard of Nekala’s school building. The first mobile container library in Finland will operate with extensive, self-service opening hours.
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The Sara Hildén Art Museum’s Exhibition Celebrates the Centenary of the Tampere Artists’ Association
The Associates exhibition opening on 12 September presents the works of six members of the Tampere Artists’ Association, who are also represented in the collection of the Sara Hildén Foundation.
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The international architectural competition for Sara Hildén Art Museum’s new building to launch
An international architectural competition for the Sara Hildén Art Museum’s new building has been launched. The competition is organised in cooperation with the Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, the Sara Hildén Foundation and the City of Tampere. The architectural competition lasts from 31 August to 2 December 2020, and the results will be published in early 2021.
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Tampere proudly presents: Jesse Markin and other stars at the opening night of Tallinn Music Week
Tampere Hall and the Tampere 2026 European Capital of Culture bid and Tampere Hall are teaming with Tallinn Music Week to curate the festival’s opening night at Fotografiska Tallinn on Thursday, 27 August. Among the performers is for example Jesse Markin, one of the brightest new stars from Tampere Region, winner of the two Emma prizes and winner of the Teosto prize.
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Social, Health and Care Directors Conference 2020: Nordic countries share their expertise and experiences
The Nordic countries’ social, health and care directors held a joint conference on the topic of the covid-19 situation. Due to the pandemic, the annual meeting was arranged as a virtual conference, hosted by the city of Tampere on 20-21 Aug. Sharing the experience made and learning from each other was a key issue at the meeting for the cities as they are developing plans and strategies for preventing the spread of coronavirus.
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The City of Tampere and Tampere universities strengthen their strategic cooperation
The City of Tampere, Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences are developing a more systematic and long-running cooperation. The purpose of this partnership agreement is to enforce international cooperation, attract international talent, promote employment and develop student services, among other things.
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City of Tampere preparing to supply face masks to residents on low income
On Thursday 13 August 2020, The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) issued a recommendation that urges citizens to use face masks to protect other people. Face masks provide one means of preventing the spread of coronavirus infections.
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New Mustametsä day-care centre to be opened in August
Two new day-care centres of the City of Tampere will be inaugurated at the beginning of August: The Mustametsä day-care centre in Nekala and the Hippos day-care centre in Kissanmaa. In addition, several other day-care centre and school construction and renovation projects are under way in different areas of the city.
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Upper secondary schools in Tampere begin the school year with contact teaching
Following the recommendation of the Finnish National Agency for Education, in the upper secondary schools of Tampere, the school year begins with contact teaching at their premises. The development of the coronavirus situation is monitored, and teaching is planned from the beginning so that, if necessary, it is possible to quickly and flexibly switch to remote or hybrid teaching.
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Schools in the city of Tampere updated their instructions relating to the coronavirus epidemic
The comprehensive schools in Tampere have updated their guidelines relating to the coronavirus epidemic based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). The guidelines are intended to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus and infections.