Trainee’s diary

Avr 30, 2020 | News

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The Benelux Institute’s trainees Emil Kusnetsoff and Sara Martinsen are talking about work and life balance during the current global situation.

”Since we are not able to meet in person, our communication mainly goes through WhatsApp, so we thought that it would be a fun idea to make the intern’s blog post via WhatsApp as well. It also reflects on the possibility of staying connected in modern times.”

Read Emil and Sara’s WhatsApp conversation below in Finnish:

 

Whatsapp conversation between our trainees

Institute office closed for summer break: 18.7–16.8.2026

Our office will be closed from the 18th of July to the 16th of August. You can still email us, we’ll reply after we return. Happy summer!

Ella Prokkola selected for Zoöp Connections residency with Kunstfort Vijfhuizen

The residency takes place 15 September–13 October 2026 in Vijfhuizen as part of EUNIC Netherlands’ networked knowledge exchange programme.

Start learning Finnish in Brussels or online this September!

Start your Finnish language journey with the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux. Classes are open to everyone, no matter where you are based. Registration closes on 28.8.2026.

Vilma Vanhanen selected for Zoöp Connections residency with Buitenplaats Brienenoord and Nieuwe Instituut

The residency takes place 1–30 September 2026 in Rotterdam as part of EUNIC Netherlands’ networked knowledge exchange programme.

EXPRMNTL 4 revisited: Belgian avant-garde legend to be screened at Cinéstesia

Cinéstesia, a new initiative exploring the intersection of film and visual arts at the Espoo Ciné International Film Festival, 21–30 August 2026 in Espoo & Helsinki.