During the Award Ceremony, the World Cultural Council will grant a medal and diploma  to several distinguished Finnish young scholars who have achieved outstanding performance in science and education.

The University of Helsinki is Finland’s largest and oldest academic institution and is renowned as an innovative centre of science and thought. Since 1640, it has contributed to the establishment of a more just society, which is today considered one of the most equitable in the world. The university’s multidisciplinary academic community tackles problems that affect all reaches of society and the world as a whole.

These values are fully aligned with the vision of the World Cultural Council, which seeks to contribute to a culture that inspires the inhabitants of this planet to join together towards a better world, respecting differences between people, promoting progress and celebrating the achievements of human creativity.

Since 1984 the World Cultural Council has held a yearly Award Ceremony granting prizes to outstanding scientists, educators and artists whose breakthroughs in the fields of knowledge, learning and research have contributed to the cultural enrichment of mankind. The prizes additionally commend the qualities inspired by the awardees as role models, encouraging young generations to join forces to overcome the challenges of our current civilization.

For further information on the 38th Award Ceremony, see: helsinki.fi/worldculturalcouncil2023 or contact: helsinkiunievents@helsinki.fi.

Registration for the event opens on May 2023 on this website.

We look forward to the pleasure of your company.