Nylands Nation

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Nylands Nation
Nylands Nations hus.jpg
Nationshuset, Nylands Nation's House, Kaserngatan 40
Latin nameNatio Nylandica
AbbreviationNN
Formation1643
Inspector Tom Böhling
Members~800
AddressKasarmikatu 40
00130 Helsinki
Finland
Website nylandsnation.com
Student Nations at
Helsinki University

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.

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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. [1]

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. [2]

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

Lund

Linköping

Copenhagen

Oslo

Stockholm

Berlin

Marburg

Tartu

Inspectors

Nylands nation's inspectors
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Curators

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References

  1. "Nationens historia - Nylands Nation". www.nylandsnation.fi. Retrieved 2023-08-14.
  2. "Husets historia - Nylands Nation". www.nylandsnation.fi. Retrieved 2023-08-14.

Further reading

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