LUMAlab Gadolin promotes inspiring learning in chemistry by demonstrating the latest research and innovations in chemistry, as well as career stories, including interdisciplinary approaches. The Department of Chemistry's research in chemistry (energy, materials, and health and environment) and its teaching is strongly reflected in its activities. Its activities are closely connected to the training and research in chemistry teacher education. Sustainability and modern technology are especially highlighted as key focus areas. We develop new initiatives in a collaborative and research-based way.
LUMAlab Gadolin focuses on cooperation with schools, researchers and other experts in higher education and industry, also internationally. LUMAlab Gadolin, located at the Department of Chemistry, operates the Gadolin laboratory space as a venue for visits, training and research.
LUMAlab Gadolin is part of the University of Helsinki LUMA Science education and the national LUMA Centre Finland network (11 universities, 13 centres).
LUMAlab Gadolin is supported by various organizations, including The Chemical Industry Federation of Finland, Neste Corporation, BASF, Borealis Polymers, Kemira, Finnish Bioindustries, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. For more detailed information, you can explore our activities and history in ChemistryLab Gadolin: 15 years of inspiring innovations for science education (PDF) from our online publications.
ChemistryLab Gadolin offers a broad selection of experiments which the teacher of the group can request when reserving the study visit. The instructions can be freely used for teaching chemistry. Always work safely!
The topics of study visits are linked to sustainability, materials and health and well-being and designed to support the national core curriculum. The schedule and duration of the visit can be freely chosen in our reservation calendar. Decide which time would suit you best before you call.
The duration of the visit can range from one to eight hours. According to your wishes, the study visit can feature experimental laboratory work, molecular modelling on a computer, visits to research laboratories, a general introduction or a tour of the Kumpula Campus. The study visit will be designed to support the teaching goals for the group, in terms of both content and methods, and to support the pupils’ interest in chemistry.
The study visits are supervised by the part-time supervisors of ChemistryLab Gadolin. Our supervisors are students of chemistry who have been trained to work as Gadolin supervisors.
For English speaking groups, contact us at kemianluokkagadolin@helsinki.fi.
ChemistryLab Gadolin provides school groups an excellent environment to visit a real chemistry laboratory. Our laboratory has many traditional laboratory tools as well as the latest in laboratory technology. Our equipment includes a FTIR spectrometer, spectrophotometers and other automated analysis instruments. Gas experiments can be conducted and observed using helium, carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen.
We offer a clear basic understanding of research methods in chemistry as well as the theories behind the experiments. The teaching supports the pupils’ understanding and interest and motivates them to think and discover things independently. We follow the method of inquiry-based learning and give pupils the role of a researcher.
Our laboratories have a sufficient number of lab coats, protective eyewear and safety gloves. These are basic equipment for researchers and chemistry students whenever they work at a laboratory. With us, science is safe and interesting.
Are you looking for an exciting way to have a memorable birthday party or other celebration? In ChemistryLab Gadolin we organize popular chemistry related science parties. We offer different theme packages or can plan a custom party based on your wishes.
In science parties you will get to learn and experience new and fascinating things in an authentic laboratory environment. During the party you will be taken care of by our trained and capable Gadolin instructors.
ChemistryLab Gadolin is located at the Cumpula Campus of University of Helsinki. You can find us from the first floor of the Chemicum-buiding at address A. I. Virtasen aukio 1, Helsinki, Finland.
E-mail: kemianluokkagadolin@helsinki.fi
Telephone: +358 294150400