We invite you to participate in the event organized by the European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities (EASSH) network on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 13.30-15.00. The event will be held in a hybrid format – you can participate either on-site at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, Common Room, Fabianinkatu 24 A Helsinki (3rd floor) or remotely. The event will be held in English.
At the event, we will discuss the strengths of Finnish humanities and social sciences research in the European context, as well as how we can strengthen the funding and significance of this research in both Finland and the EU.
Program
- A brief introduction to EASSH's activities and operating models
- Discussion on the visibility of research fields, new openings, and opportunities and challenges to influence at the European level
- Dialogue with funders
The event is aimed at SSH researchers, representatives of higher education institutions, research funders, and anyone interested in the topic.
Come along to listen, discuss, and make an impact – register soon and latest 15.9.2025!
Register here: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/136155/lomakkeet.html
P.S. You are also welcome to attend an English-language panel discussion on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Maijansali room of the Oodi Library in Helsinki on the topic: Europe's future – Is sivistys/Bildung a pillar of EU competitiveness? (Click here for more details and registration information).
The European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities (EASSH) is an alliance founded in 2015 with the aim of influencing EU science policy and strengthening the position of the social sciences and humanities (SSH) in EU research activities and RDI funding programs. The network already includes more than 70 European organizations and universities. Members from Finland include the University of Helsinki, the University of Eastern Finland, Turku University of Applied Sciences, the University of Turku, and the University of Oulu.