Education & research
The Future of Academic Freedom: Nordic Perspectives on Freedom of Science
University of Helsinki, the Research Council of Finland and Hanaholmen – Swedish-Finnish Cultural Centre arranges a two-day event on academic and scientific freedom in the Nordic Region for invited guests 12-13 November 2026.

Date
12.11.2026 - 13.11.2026Time
09.00 - 14.00Location
Hanaholmen, EspooEvent type
For invited guestsLanguage
EnglishThe aim of the event is to bring together a range of critical interest groups to examine the concept of freedom within academia and research. Participants will include early career researchers, senior researchers, funders, and decision-makers, providing complementary perspectives from across the Nordic countries.
In light of the current global landscape, where discussions on academic freedom are increasingly vital, our goal is to facilitate dialogue on concrete initiatives and measures that could protect and safeguard the rights, responsibilities, and freedoms of researchers, not only in the Nordics but also within the broader European context. We aim to contribute to strengthening the Nordic voice in the ongoing discourse, with the objective of producing a joint Nordic perspective on freedom of science.
| Date | Event Details |
|---|---|
12 November | Presentations and Public Debate Partly open to a wider audience, read more here. |
13 November | Workshop Day with Facilitated Discussion Sessions For invited individuals and organisations only. |
Do you find the programme relevant from your professional perspective? For more information about participation, please contact Janne Wikström, janne.wikstrom(at)hanaholmen.fi.
Contact details


Janne Wikström
Team Manager, Programme Manager | Higher Education and Research
janne.wikstrom@hanaholmen.fi
