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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.
The History of Science in Finland: Personal Recollections
The Finnish Literature Society (SKS) and the Society of Swedish Literature in Finland (SLS) are in the process of gathering personal narratives and recollections by scientists and researchers that either are or have been active in Finland.
The collection is part of a larger project on the history of science and knowledge in Finland since 1917. We invite as many scholars as possible to contribute with their personal recollections.
AASF 1/2023 out now
Annales Academiae Scientiarum Fennicae (AASF) is published twice a year as an open online publication on the journal.fi platform.
The first issue for 2023 has now been published! The volume offers an interesting collection of articles from different scientific disciplines.
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!
New members 2023
The scientists elected to membership of the Academy are distinguished academics. Membership of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, in common with membership of any other academy of science, is looked on as a considerable achievement in a person’s academic career.
This year, 29 new members were elected.
Academic Eva-Mari Aro selected as a Fellow of the Royal Society
Eva-Mari Aro, Professor of Molecular Plant Biology, has been invited to become a Fellow of Royal Society in recognition of her substantial contributions to photosynthesis research.
Professor Lea Pulkkinen Receives the Academy Award of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters for 2023
The 2023 Academy Award of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters was awarded at the Science Gala on 28 April 2023. The award was granted to Lea Pulkkinen, a professor of psychology.
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.
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.