YFK - Yliopiston farmasiakunta

Helsinki Pharmacy Students’ Association (Yliopiston farmasiakunta), YFK for short, represents the local pharmacy students. Our aim is to provide the students many kinds of activities and we warmly welcome foreign students to join!
 
The purpose of YFK is to
  • connect those who study pharmacy at the University of Helsinki
  • work for the benefit of our members
  • develop the teaching in pharmacy
  • keep track of research
  • maintain and promote the awareness and pastime of our members on professional and general aspects
 
To actualize its purpose the association
  • makes propositions and initiatives
  • arranges presentations and discussions, excursions, cultural and sports events and gatherings
  • practices publishing
  • provides scholastic handouts
  • stays in contact with other pharmacy associations in Finland and abroad
 
The actions of YFK are carried through the executive board, each member having a specific area of expertise. You can find the list of the board members on the section "The Executive Board of YFK".
 
Käärmeenpesä

Käärmeenpesä (Snakes’ nest in english) is YFK’s own club apartment where we can organize our events, meetings and hang-outs. At the club apartment we have a hall, lounge, well-equipped kitchen, bar and of course a big sauna. Käärmeenpesä is located in Sörnäinen part of Helsinki: Sörnäisten rantatie 33 C (4th floor) 00580 Helsinki. If you are interested in renting the space in membership prices for your own parties, be in contact with our leasing coordinator Juulia Laihorinne ([email protected])
 
Address
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YFK
Biokeskus 2
PL 56 (Viikinkaari 5)
0014 Helsingin yliopisto

MDS - Magazine of Yliopiston farmasiakunta

MDS is the official magazine of the Yliopiston farmasiakunta, with its first edition published back in 1901. The magazine is typically issued four times a year. Acting as the voice of the student association, MDS offers readers insights on current topics in the field of pharmacy, faculty news, and updates on pharmacy students’ social events.

For more on the history of MDS and previous editions, you can explore the YFK’s club room. Issues from 2019 to 2021 are also available digitally on the Publications page (in Finnish).