Harassment is a threat to researchers and scientific freedom. New recommendations offer concrete ways to safeguard freedom of expression and develop support structures.
Research and shared memory combine to form a documentable history for Finland's LGBTQ+ community. Friends of Queer History coordinates activities and builds bridges between generations. It received the State Award for Public Information in 2024.
Art historian Leena Elina Valkeapää looked into her hometown's folk festival tradition and ended up researching the history of national costumes. She is more interested in the process of costume development than in the original styles.
The Ministry of Education and Culture has assigned the Committee for Public Information (TJNK) for the next three-year office term. The Chair of the Committee is Managing Director, Docent Liisa Suvikumpu of the Association of Finnish Foundations.
Shadia Rask received the 2024 State Award for Public Information for her contribution to current discussions on equality and equity, inequality and racism.
Oskari Onninen lets his story ideas simmer for a long time. He gathers information and waits for the right moment to write. His work earned him the Finnish State Award for Public Information in 2024.
Military scientist Ilmari Käihkö reflects on his research in our interview series presenting the recipients of the Finnish State Award for Public Information 2024.
In our series introducing the recipients of the 2024 State Awards, we now feature Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo with their work on northern boreal forests.