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When art meets technology – New trophy for The Millennium Technology Prize
Pekka Jylhä’s Milky Way artwork embodies the spirit of the global Millennium Technology Prize by focusing on the extensive impact of technology and innovation on the well-being of societies and…Read more ›
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Alma Talent becomes Millennium Technology Prize partner
The media publisher Alma Talent has started cooperation with Technology Academy Finland (TAF) as a Millennium Technology Prize partner for 2020–2022. The partnership will boost dialogue and cooperation between the…Read more ›
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TAF Chair in The Financial Times: “Bias against black researchers harms science”
Disparity hinders our understanding of why Bame communities suffer more from Covid-19, writes Professor Marja Makarow, Chair of Technology Academy Finland in The Financial Times. One of the most shocking…Read more ›
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Markku Ellilä Appointed New CEO for Technology Academy Finland
The strategic leadership and global business expert will take the helm of the foundation behind the international Millennium Technology Prize next autumn. Dr Markku Ellilä will assume the duties of…Read more ›
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TAF Chair in The Engineer: “Academic community can unite to avoid ‘vaccine nationalism’”
Academia has provided the best chance of finding vaccines in the past. A prize fund could prevent the ugly nationalism that threatens the search for one for Covid-19, says Professor Marja…Read more ›
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TAF Chair in The Times: “Scientists have to seize their moment in the spotlight”
From President Trump’s suggestion that injecting disinfectant or exposure to UV light might treat Covid-19, to the ITV presenter Eamonn Holmes appearing to legitimise theories linking the virus to 5G,…Read more ›
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Video: Millennium Talks with innovation leaders: Vaisala
Real-time data in air quality monitoring is helping in weather observations and can provide well-being for everyone. Our host Henkka Hyppönen discusses the subject with John Liljelund, Director at Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental and industrial measurement products and services.Read more ›
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Video: Millennium Talks with innovation leaders: FIM
FIM offers investment services for investors and individuals. Ethical and sustainable investing strategy can promote positive values that impact both people and society. Our host Henkka Hyppönen and Mika Leskinen, Investment Director at FIM discuss how investing in climate change prevention can be significant opportunity to companies and increase growth in economy and provide well-being for everyone.Read more ›
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TAF Chair in The Engineer: “Brexit must take a back seat to EU UK scientific collaboration”
Despite Brexit, the coronavirus crisis should make us even more determined to ensure the UK continues to be at the heart of pan-European science collaborations writes Professor Marja Makarow in…Read more ›
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TAF CEO in Euronews: “Rising populism stokes discontent but offers few solutions to global threats like COVID-19”
Over the last five years, in particular, populist forces have swept across the world. The reasons are multi-faceted. But one indisputable factor is the growing frustration and fear of globalisation…Read more ›
