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The preconditions for scientific insights, 10.1.2025
A mix of material, social, and intellectual factors make scientific insights possible. Yet, the historical and social aspects of creativity often take a backseat to the idea of individual brilliance, perpetuated not least by the scientists themselves. In this discussion, we will explore examples of these preconditions and discuss how they change over time.
Crowdsourcing Finnish History of Science
The project History of science in Finland aims at a comprehensive mapping of scientific life in the republic of Finland since 1918. Senior researcher Katariina Parhi describes what happens next in the project. Data collection will continue this autumn in the form of a discussion tour, interviews and biographies.
Prize for the Humanities 2024 to Associate Professor Visa Kurki
The 2024 Prize for the Humanities, awarded by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, goes to Associate Professor Visa Kurki. The prize, worth €15,000, is awarded annually to a researcher in the field of humanities who has already achieved international recognition in the early stages of their career.
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The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters is a broad-based learned society founded in 1908 with the principal aim of promoting scientific research and acting as a bond between those engaged in advanced research.
The Academy invites academics and scientists who have distinguished themselves in their own fields to become members.
We arrange meetings, discussions and educational events. We also produce scientific publications and do issue comments on questions of research and researchers. We make proposals concerning science and those engaged in it, thus taking an active part in the long-term planning of science policy.
The Academy contributes over 2.5 million euros in grants and awards annually.
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