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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!
Save the date for the science communication seminar in January 2025
The event is intended for science communicators from the Nordic and Baltic countries. Welcome to meet international colleagues, network, and discuss themes that unite us all.
The registration starts on the 20th of September 2024.
If you are interested in presenting findings, best practices etc. related to the topics of the seminar, please send in your informal proposal by the 19th of June 2024.
The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters Adopts Guidelines for the Use of AI
The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters has developed guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence. These guidelines aim to steer the utilization of AI within the Academy.
Statement: The future of Europe depends on robust, open and free science and education
The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters has signed the statement together with 27 other European Academies of Sciences. The statement is addressed to the candidates for the 2024 European Parliament elections.