Committee for Public Information

The Committee for Public Information (TJNK) is an expert body attached to the Ministry of Education and Culture. It follows progress in research, arts and technology and the development of knowledge in Finland and abroad.

News

Propose changes to the level classifications of publication channels

17.11.2025

Publication Forum invites members of the scholarly community to take part in the re-evaluation of level 2 publication channels.

Publication Forum

Committee for Public Information 2025–2027 appointed

5.2.2025

The Ministry of Education and Culture has assigned the Committee for Public Information (TJNK) for the next three-year office term. The Chair of the Committee is Managing Director, Docent Liisa Suvikumpu of the Association of Finnish Foundations.

Committee for Public Information

State Award for Public Information goes to eight recipients – making the invisible visible

18.6.2025

The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland grants annual state awards for information publication based on the proposal of the Committee for Public Information.

Safeguarding The Freedom of Expression of Researchers and Experts: New Recommendations for the Research Community

21.5.2025

Harassment is a threat to researchers and scientific freedom. New recommendations offer concrete ways to safeguard freedom of expression and develop support structures.

Events

Webinaari: Akateemisen vapauden tila Suomessa -kyselyraportin julkaisu

4.2.2026

Verkossa

Tiedonjulkistamisen neuvottelukunta (TJNK) kartoitti syksyllä 2025 avoimella verkkokyselyllä tutkimusyhteisön kokemuksia akateemisen vapauden tilasta. Esittelemme kyselyn tuloksia webinaarissa 4.2.2026 klo 10–11.