Author: Riikka Hiltunen
Reflections from around the world: Science has no impact unless it is heard
In spring 2025, Veera Ehrlén, a board member of the Young Academy Finland, took part in the Building Bridges − shaping Europe’s science-for-policy landscape conference […]
Apply for membership in Young Academy Finland!
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The Year 2025 opened new avenues to the world
For Young Academy Finland the year 2025 meant significant expansions to our international networks. Previous year’s initiatives were further solidified while more established activities rolled […]
Joint call by the young academies of the Nordic–Baltic region
Today, eight young academies across the Nordic–Baltic region issue a joint call to strengthen the protection of academic freedom. Across the world – not least […]
New board elected for Young Academy Finland
A new board was elected for Young Academy Finland, eighteen new members began their term, and the membership approved the action plan for 2026 at […]
Young Academy Finland joins the International Science Council membership
Translation: Inka Rantakallio Young Academy Finland expanded its international networks considerably this summer by becoming a member of the International Science Council. The ISC is […]
Our autumn season kicks off with an expanded staff
In the picture from left to right: Kim Krappala, Anna Svenn, Riikka Hiltunen, Tommi Kärkkäinen, and Inka Rantakallio (photo: AJ Savolainen) Young Academy Finland’s autumn […]
Young Academy Finland is now member of ALLEA!
Young Academy Finland has been elected as a member of ALLEA, the European Association of Science Academies. With membership of the Young Academy Finland, ALLEA […]
European Science Academies express concerns on threats to academic freedom
European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities (ALLEA) expresses grave concern over the escalating threats to academic freedom, both in the United States and […]
Scientific community and science funding agencies commit to cooperation on accelerating the sustainability transformation
The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters has compiled a joint declaration with signatures from universities, foundations and other scientific actors, Young Academy Finland among […]
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Dear Early Career Researcher! Do you wish to be part of a multidisciplinary community that aims to promote research and strengthen the status of science […]
Joint Academy Club with the Estonian Young Academy of Sciences intensified cooperation
In November, Young Academy Finland invited The Estonian Young Academy of Sciences to a joint Academy Club. Cooperation between the sister academies started two years ago, […]
60 early-career researchers assembled tips to become a successful researcher
How do you become a successful researcher? Young academies from Nordic and Baltic countries assembled in Copenhagen in April 2024. As result of the meeting, […]
Young Academy Finland wishes you a happy summer!
The Young Academy Finland office will shut down again for July. The spring has been packed with everything from domestic public events to international networking, […]
YAF began collaborating with the Swiss Young Network for Science Policy and Diplomacy
This spring, Young Academy Finland has begun collaborating with the SYNESPOD (Swiss Young Network for Science Policy and Diplomacy) network. SYNESPOD is a project that […]
