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Seminar: The Europeanisation of Research and Higher Education, 29.1.2024
Recent decades have witnessed a profound transformation of the European and global research and higher education system. In this seminar, Johan Östling from the Lund Centre for the History of Knowledge (LUCK) and Marja Jalava from Tampere University will discuss the topic from the perspective of the history of knowledge.
The seminar will take place at The Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters and online on Monday the 29th of January at 17:00 to 19:00.
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Practice and place in the history of science and knowledge, 8.6.2023
As the first in a series of discussions on recent developments in the history of science and knowledge, the purpose of this afternoon seminar is to consider the challenges and promises of recent pathways in the history of science.
The recording is available on our YouTube chanel.
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Freedom of Research – Contemporary and Transnational Perspectives, 23.5.2023
Freedom of research is regarded as a fundamental condition for the advancement of scientific knowledge. But what exactly do we mean by freedom of research, and what are the factors that enable or endanger it in contemporary societies? Speakers: Eva-Mari Aro, Andrew Graan, Arto Laitinen and Johanna Vuorelma.
The recording is available on our website!
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Seminar: Chemistry in Finland – Solutions to Major Challenges, 28.4.2023
The seminar will highlight the importance of chemistry as science in solving some of the acute big challenges in the society.
The event is open to the public free of charge, registration required. Please register by April 14, 2023.
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Science-policy researchers’ gathering: From co-production to new perspectives
Welcome to the Science-Policy Interaction Researchers’ Gathering on Thursday 27th of April, hosted by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters. Please sing-in by the 24th of April.
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Quantum technology, March 13 2023
Where is the development going? What are the opportunities and risks of the field for Finland?
The panellists: Academician of Science Risto Nieminen, Professor Nina Granqvist and Professor Mikko Möttönen.
The recording is available on our website ->
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Artificial Intelligence, February 13 2023
The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters and Young Academy Finland organized an AI-themed evening in Helsinki on Monday, February 13.
The subject was introduced and discussed by Assistant Professor Riikka Koulu (University of Helsinki), Professor Petri Myllymäki (University of Helsinki), and Assistant Professor Arno Solin (Aalto University).
The recording is available on our website ->
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Media culture and the beginning of a new era, January 14 2023
How can science and journalism promote social debate during major conjunctures?
The subject was discussed by Professor Tuula Linna, Professor Roope Uusitalo, University Researcher Johanna Vuorelma, and non-fiction author, Ph.D. Tiina Raevaara. The panel was moderated by Matti Kalliokoski, Editor in Chief at Suomen Kuvalehti.
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A Night for Mathematics and Science, 12 December 2022
The 2022 Väisälä Prizes of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters were awarded to Assistant Professor Vesa Julin and Assistant Professor Katrianne Lehtipalo.
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Energy Evening, 14 November 2022
What does future energy production look like?
The subject was discussed by Peter Lund, Professor of Applied Physics at Aalto University, Paula Kivimaa, Research Professor at the Finnish Environmental Institute, and Matti Liski, Professor of Economics at Aalto University.
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A Night for Humanistic Sciences, 10 October 2022
A Nigh for Humanistic Sciences was held at the House of the Estates in Helsinki on 10 October 2022.
The Prize for the Humanities was awarded to Academy Research Fellow Carita Kiili and the Eino Jutikkala History Prize to Professor Jari Eloranta.
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Science and Ukraine Now, 12 September 2022
How is the war in Ukraine changing the way we see the recent history of Europe and history in a broader sense? How is the on-going war affecting science in Europe and the research work of individual scientists?
The Science and Ukraine Now evening was held at the House of the Estates on Monday, September 12. The subject was introduced by Professors Juhana Aunesluoma and Tapio Mappes.