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Merry Christmas!
Starting from 20.12., the office of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters will be on Christmas break. We will be available once again on 3.1.2025.
We would like to wish everyone happy holidays and thank our partners, members, and everyone who attended our events this year!
The magic of the Northern Lights – The Night of Science, 9.1.2025
Join us for a deep dive into the world of the Northern Lights and the mysteries of space weather!
Professor Minna Palmroth’s lecture will among other things reveal what the Northern Lights can tell us about the current state of space. The event concludes with the documentary Fire in the Sky (2019).
The event is part of the Night of Science programme. Free admission!
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.
Open lecture / President Marcia McNutt 3.10.2024
All our members are warmly welcome to attend an open lecture by President, Dr. Marcia McNutt from National Academy of Sciences (NAS) on “Policy for Public Good: Does Science Matter?”.
President McNutt will visit Finland by the invitation of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters.
The humanities on sustainability
What is the role of the humanities in addressing the major challenges of our time? The President of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, Tuula Linna, writes about the relationship between the humanities and sustainable development.
Seminar: Satellite Positioning in Our Uncertain World, 18.9.2024
In recent years, we have seen an increasing number of cases where GNSS positioning has been disturbed, either intentionally or for natural reasons. In this seminar, we will discuss the threats and vulnerabilities of GNSS positioning and ways to detect and mitigate them. Welcome to hear and discuss the topic.
Artificial intelligence in science: From opportunities to ethical challenges
“It is important for the scientific community to define clear guidelines for the use of AI, to increase transparency and to maintain a constant dialogue on how the technology can be utilized fairly and efficiently,” writes Secretary General Pekka Aula.
“Scientific research is not detached from social values or ethical considerations.”
Office closed in July
The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters is on summer break during July. We wish all our members a happy holiday season!