Interviews

Talvivaara mine contributes to an increased public awareness of environmentalism and research   (31.12.12 11:17)
“The Talvivaara disaster serves as a reminder to us all that environmental change also takes place at the local level. Sometimes it seems that people have difficulties in grasping global changes and that it takes a local problem before they realise what’s going on in the environment,” says Atte Korhola , Professor of Environmental Change at the University of Helsinki.

Research knowledge to support decision-making: Communication and interaction play a key role   (11.12.12 11:40)
The Academy of Finland's report The State of Scientific Research in Finland 2012 encourages policy-makers and public administration to better take advantage of research knowledge. It also recommends activities to promote open access to research knowledge produced by means of public funding. Minister of Education and Science Jukka Gustafsson is in favour of these ideas. “Public administration...

Pay more attention to the recruitment of students and researchers   (13.11.12 15:00)
“One of the ways to raise the level and competitiveness of Finnish science is to further develop the recruitment of students and researchers at institutes of higher education and research institutes. However, the impacts of this development won’t be visible straight away, but gradually,” says Kaija Holli , Chair of Universities Finland (UNIFI) and Rector of the University of Tampere.

Physics researchers must look forward and pursue new areas   (7.11.12 12:12)
“The standard of physics research in Finland is high and covers most international lines of inquiry,” says Professor Christian Enss , Chairman of the evaluation panel of physics research in Finland. However, it is important for physics research to reinvent itself and to pursue new emerging fields.

University cooperation must be intensified   (27.9.12 14:44)
At the start of September 2012, Marja Makarow took on her role of Vice President for Research at the Academy of Finland. As an influential scientist with international experience, Makarow ensures that Finnish science policies meet a high European standard, and that the processes of the Academy of Finland are exemplary. Makarow believes that the future of Finnish universities lies in intensified...

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