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Oulu, together with 39 partner municipalities, will be the European Capital of Culture in 2026. Cupore is conducting research and evaluation on the Oulu2026 project from 2022 to 2027.
Oulu2026 is a long-term, culture-based city and regional development project that builds on a high-quality cultural programme. The central aim of Oulu2026 is Cultural Climate Change which will foster a more open and stronger connection between people, as well as a permanently richer cultural life in the northern region. This aim is further defined by three long-term objectives for Oulu2026: a vibrant, gripping city, a balanced community and a creative region.
This report outlines the progress of the Oulu2026 activities in 2023. It is based on the baseline report report covering 2022. Progress reports will be produced annually until 2026. The final evaluation of the ECoC year will be published at the end of 2027.
Research
Project researchers
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Mervi Luonila Senior Researcher, DMus in Arts Management, Docent in cultural policy (networks, effects and leadership of cultural events) +358 50 305 3414 mervi.luonila@cupore.fi Profile -
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Minna Ruusuvirta Senior Researcher, D.Soc.Sc., MEcon. +358 50 326 8014 minna.ruusuvirta@cupore.fi Profile -
Sakarias Sokka Deputy Director, Senior Researcher, Docent in Cultural Policy, D.Soc.Sc., MA +358 50 387 2728 sakarias.sokka@cupore.fi Profile -
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