The award was granted by the Finnish Association of Science Editors and Journalists for pioneering and extensive work both nationally and internationally.

Science communications unit of the Arctic Centre is
one of the recipients of the Science Communications Awards granted annually by
Finnish Association of Science Editors and Journalists. 

The Finnish Association of Science Editors and Journalists (FASEJ) is a
national organization of professionals involved in science communications. The
purpose of the organization is to promote science communication activities, as well
as the exchange of science information not only within the scientific community, but
also in society.

The association, celebrating its 40th
anniversary this year, awarded two Science Journalist of the Year awards. They went
to Tiina Raevaara and Melissa
Heikkilä. In addition to the Arctic Centre, the Science
Communications Award was granted to forensic psychologist Julia
Korkman. 

Science Journalist of the Year
award is 5000 € and Science Communications Award 2000 €.

According to Markku Heikkilä, Head of Science
Communications at the Arctic Centre, the award is a great honour and addresses the
uniqueness and usefulness of the combination of research, science communication and
exhibition activities in one place. 

– This is a
wonderful recognition for the work that we do together with researchers and experts
at the Arctic Centre, Heikkilä says. 

More
information:
Markku Heikkilä, Head of Science Communications, Arctic
Centre, University of Lapland
markku.heikkila(at)ulapland.fi, tel. +358
40 484 4300