What?
The Nessling Nest is a free workspace for researchers who are solving environmental challenges and for other actors who are advancing the transfer of environmental research results to society.
Why?
Collaboration is essential to solving environmental challenges. The Nessling Nest is a meeting place where there is room for discussion and research.
Events
CONTACT DETAILS
Foundation's office
toimisto@nessling.fi
+358 9 4342 550

Fredrikinkatu 20 A (1. krs), Helsinki
WORKSPACES
Long-term spaces: Birch, Lily and Perch
Each room has space for four researchers. Bookings are made for 1-12 months at a time.
The spaces are filled as they become available.
Available and next available workstations:
- There are no long-term spaces available at the moment
- You can apply for the popup space
APPLY FOR A SPACE
Popup space: Swan
The Swan is best suited for occasional workspace needs. The space is also suitable for short visits of a few hours or a day, and can accommodate up to 8 people at a time.
The space manager is responsible for opening the door to the space on weekdays from 9:00-15:00. It is also possible to work in the space longer, however.
Apply for a space
Other spaces
The Bear and Aula are reserved for the use of researchers in the Nessling Nest.
Bear: The room is reserved for meetings and phone calls. This ensures that the other spaces remain calm working environments.
Aula: Space for up to thirty people. Can be reserved for various events for the researchers in the space, such as seminars.
Nessling Nest
- Over 200m² of space
- Spacious and bright apartment
- The atmosphere of an old house
- Rooms for working, small events and meetings
- Kitchen
- Showers
- Fantastic location in the heart of Punavuori
- Inspiring and multidisciplinary work community
- Possibility for yoga and dance
How to apply
All researchers and actors solving environmental challenges can apply for a long-term workspace, regardless of their funder if the space is needed for daily use. A pop-up-working space is best for those who needs a work space occasionally. In the event that there are many applicants, researchers funded by the Nessling Foundation will be given priority. We reserve the right to select who will work in the space.
Applications for the space are always made through the E-NESSI system. Using the system requires registration.
NB! The spaces are filled as they become available. The application process for the popup space is continuous.
E-NESSI
Video: Nessling Nest
The Nessling Nest is a free workspace for researchers who are solving environmental challenges.
Us

Tarja Rannisto
Doctoral Researcher, University of Helsinki
tarja.rannisto(at)pp.inet.fi
"I'm writing my disseration on importance of nature's esthetic experiences and values in decision making and urban planning."

Salla Mikkonen
Doctoral Researcher, University of Tampere
Salla.Mikkonen(at)staff.uta.fi
"I'm writing my dissertation on lobbying practices in the EU, in relation to food trade and global food governance"

Kaisa Välimäki
Coordinator, Forum for Environmental Information (FEI) kaisa.välimäki(at)ymparistotiedonfoorumi.fi
“FEI advances transfer of scientific information in the field of environmental research to national policy-making and administration.”

Kukka Ranta
non-fiction author, journalist, PhD student, photographer
kukka.m.ranta(at)gmail.com
"Working on non-fiction book about assimilation of the Finnish Sàmi Indigenous People and the ownership of the northern nature."

Outi Silfverberg
Coordinator, Forum for Environmental Information
outi.silfverberg(at)ymparistotiedonfoorumi.fi
“I advance transfer of scientific information in the field of environmental research to national policy making and administration. My objective is to increase interaction between researchers and decision makers.”

Natalia Saukkonen
PhD student, Tampere University of Technology
natalia.saukkonen(at)tut.fi
"I study how to integrate both profitability and environmental targets to investment decision-making."

Eki Nylén
Doctoral Researcher, University of Tampere
Erkki-Jussi.Nylen(at)staff.uta.fi
"I'm writing my disseration on advance of circular economy in Finland."

Katri Rostedt
PhD Candidate, University of Tampere and part-time Executive Director of Young Academy Finland
katri.rostedt(at)uta.fi
"I am researching international boundary organizations that mediate environmental research to politicians and work on international science-policy interfaces"

Marjo Siltaoja
Senior Researcher, Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE)
marjo.siltaoja(at)jyu.fi
"My research focuses on processes and means that influence on the legitimacy of proenvironmental markets "

Violeta Gutiérrez Zamora
PhD researcher, University of Eastern Finland
violeta.gutierrez.zamora(at)uef.fi
"I am writing my dissertation on the power relations deployed throughout conflicts and collaborations over the management, use, and conservation of forest."

Galina Kallio
PhD (Econ.) Post Doc -researcher, Aalto University School of Business
galina.kallio(at)aalto.fi
"I study regenerative agriculture focusing particularly on socio-ecological value creation and work practices that remain mostly invisible in the official indicators and public and political discourses.”

Meri Jalonen
D.Sc. (Tech.), Postdoctoral researcher, Aalto University School of Business
meri.jalonen(at)aalto.fi
"I study the roles of experiments in societal transformation processes,
particularly in the development of sustainable living.”