Politiikasta offers upper secondary schools, vocational institutes, and high schools the opportunity to host a social scientist to discuss current topics chosen by the students.
Our goal is to offer support in teaching of history and social studies by exploring current societal themes, strengthen students’ ability to follow societal discourse and critically assess claims, and spark interest in exploring the deeper background of timely issues.
Visits can also be held remotely, allowing participation from across Finland. All school visits are free of charge.
Visits also benefit researchers, by offering valuable experience in popularizing their own research, and a chance to engage with young people’s attitudes and interests.
Since 2017, participating researchers have already conducted around 80 school visits.
What is Politiikasta?
Founded in 2012, Politiikasta is an online magazine that publishes articles, reviews, podcasts, and accessible texts on political research. Its societal mission is to make social sciences — particularly political science — more understandable and accessible.
Politiikasta is part of TUTKITUSTI, a network of popular Finnish science publications.
The journal is published by The Finnish Political Science Association, an independent organization (est. 1935) focused on promoting political science research and discussion in Finland and participating in international scholarly cooperation.
Funding for Politiikasta activities comes from the Kone Foundation and the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation.
How to Apply
Researcher visits are open for application twice a year—in spring and autumn. Spring application period begins just after the New Year holiday.
Autumn applications open in August–September at the start of the school year. Applications are submitted via an online form available on the program’s webpage when the application period begins. Announcements about the application period are also shared through social media (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn).