Harassment is a threat to researchers and scientific freedom. New recommendations offer concrete ways to safeguard freedom of expression and develop support structures.
Research and shared memory combine to form a documentable history for Finland's LGBTQ+ community. Friends of Queer History coordinates activities and builds bridges between generations. It received the State Award for Public Information in 2024.
Art historian Leena Elina Valkeapää looked into her hometown's folk festival tradition and ended up researching the history of national costumes. She is more interested in the process of costume development than in the original styles.
The Ministry of Education and Culture has assigned the Committee for Public Information (TJNK) for the next three-year office term. The Chair of the Committee is Managing Director, Docent Liisa Suvikumpu of the Association of Finnish Foundations.
The winners of the 2024 awards were praised for calling attention to issues that would have otherwise been sidelined, shaking up entrenched attitudes, and promoting international perspectives in the Finnish public debate.