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Kasvokuva: Maxime Grandin

Space physicist Maxime Grandin encourages researchers to change their research environment to enable personal growth and new ways of thinking

During the spring our Faces for research interview series presents Young Academy Finland’s international members. First interviewee is space physicist Maxime Grandin who has lived in […]

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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 […]

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Apply for membership in Young Academy Finland!

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Prize for Humanities awarded to our member Eliisa Kylkilahti by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters

Young Academy Finland 2021–2025 member Eliisa Kylkilahti receives notable recognition from the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters The prize, awarded annually to a researcher […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Apply for membership in Young Academy Finland!

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 […]

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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, […]

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2024 was the year of growing for Young Academy Finland

The Young Academy Finland can once again look back on the past year of 2024 with satisfaction. New openings were made in many directions. The […]