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Seminar on SISU 8 May 2017

Finnish Academy of Science and Letters will organize a seminar on SISU; its meaning and effects on science and life. The speakers represent top experts of the theme. The seminar will be organaised in May 8, 2017 in Helsinki. Seminar will be held in English. The seminar is free of charge and open to the general public. Welcome!

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Human rights and the Arctic

The symposium “Human Rights and Science” discusses the human rights dimension in the Arctic studies. It is held 29 October in the House of the Estates (Helsinki, Finland). It’s the seventh Human Rights and Science Symposium. The symposium is free of charge and open to the general public; pre-registration is required. Welcome!

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Seminar “Chemistry in Centennial Finland” April 21, 2017

The Group of Chemistry of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters organises seminar “Chemistry in Centennial Finland – Solutions to Major Challenges”. The seminar highlights the importance of chemistry as science in resolving some of the acute big challenges in the society. The event celebrates, for its part, Finland’s 100th anniversary year. The seminar is free of charge and open to the general public; pre-registration is required. Welcome!

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Title of Academician of Science granted to three scientists

Members of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, Academy Professor Eva-Mari Aro, Academy Professor Markku Kulmala and Professor Emeritus Ilkka Niiniluoto have been awarded the honorary title of Academician of Science, the highest honour that can be bestowed on any individual scientist in Finland. Academy congratulates the new Academicians!

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Call for proposals open

Finnish Academy of Science and Letters is participating in a new seed funding program to initiate and strengthen bilateral cooperation in science, innovation and higher education in fields of excellence in Finland and France. Call for proposals is now open! Deadline is March, 31 2017.

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