Science Communications

Markku Heikkilä

Head of Science Communications

Arctic Centre

Directing, coordinating and planning the science communication activities.
Leading externally financed development projects related to societal impact and science communications
Stakeholder and public relations, media relations.

+358 40 484 4300 markku.heikkila@ulapland.fi

Anne Raja-Hanhela

Communications Specialist

Arctic Centre

Communications planning, implementing and follow up. Websites and social media. Internal communications, media relations, events and visits.

+358 40 039 1337 anne.raja-hanhela@ulapland.fi

Marjo Laukkanen

Head of Communications

Planning and Communication Services

Editor-in-chief, University magazine Kide
Science journalist, Arktikum Science Centre exhibitions
Science journalist, Arctic research

+358 40 484 4296 marjo.laukkanen@ulapland.fi

Arto Vitikka

Information Specialist

Arctic Centre

Maps and GIS applications for research and research data management.
International cooperation (Standing Committee on Antarctic Data Management)
Application development and maintenance and websites.

+358 40 527 2436 arto.vitikka@ulapland.fi Research profile

Library and Caretaker Services

Arto Kiurujoki, Information Service Secretary

  • Information and customer services and acquisitions
  • +358 40 778 6588
  • Library

Pertti Leinonen

  • Caretaker
  • +358 40 484 4271
Last updated: 2.12.2025