- Source: Nylands Nation
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.
Legacy and Modern Era
In the wake of Finland's independence, the nation adapted once more, returning to its original name, Nylands Nation. Today, membership in a nation is not mandatory for students at the University of Helsinki, reflecting the evolving nature of student organizations and higher education.
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
= 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
Further reading
Eva Ahl (red.) m.fl., Minns du hur ödet oss förde tillhopa ...? Nylands nations och Värmlands nations gästvänskapsförbund 125 år, Nyland XI, Helsingfors, 2000, ISBN 952-91-3105-4
Eva Ahl (red.), Bränn, & Maria Vainio, 1904, Nyland XIII (Helsingfors, 2004) ISBN 952-99405-0-5
Michaela Bränn & Maria Vainio-Kurtakko, Galleria Nylandensis. Nylands nations samlingar, Nyland XIV, Helsingfors, 2008 ISBN 978-952-99405-1-6
Joakim Hansson (red.) & Lars-Folke Landgrén, "Stark ström med egna vågor går genom hafvet. Nylands nations historia 1643–1993, Nyland X, Helsingfors, 1993, ISBN 952-90-4928-5
Arne Jörgensen, Nyländska avdelningens matrikel 1640–1868, Nyland VII, Helsingfors, 1911, Libris 2114291
Folke Landgrén, Nyländska avdelningens matrikel 1869–1900, Nyland IX, Helsingfors, 1932, Libris 10150675
Maria Vainio (red.), Nylands nationshus 1901–2001, Nyland XII, Helsingfors, 2001
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Bangsa (universitas)
- Nylands Nation
- Nyland
- Eugen Schauman
- National Romantic style
- Nations in Finnish universities
- University of Helsinki
- Västgöta Nation, Uppsala
- Karl Hård af Segerstad
- Eteläsuomalainen osakunta
- Great Petition
