The Committee for Public Information (TJNK) is an expert body attached to the Ministry of Education and Culture. It follows progress in research, arts and technology and the development of knowledge in Finland and abroad.
Recorders of Queer history
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.
Safeguarding The Freedom of Expression of Researchers and Experts: New Recommendations for the Research Community
Harassment is a threat to researchers and scientific freedom. New recommendations offer concrete ways to safeguard freedom of expression and develop support structures.
State Award for Public Information goes to eight recipients – making the invisible visible
The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland grants annual state awards for information publication based on the proposal of the Committee for Public Information.
Science education recommendations
Scientific literacy changes the world. Science education recommendations (Committee for Public Information and Federation of Finnish Learned Societies 2021).
Helsinki Initiative on Multilingualism in Scholarly Communication
Research is international. That's the way we like it! Multilingualism keeps locally relevant research alive. Protect it!
Science communication recommendations
Bold communication, responsible influence. Science communication recommendations (Committee for Public Information in Finland 2018) stresses that science communication be integrated into the execution of professional research.