Cultural Citizenship
This research area explores the role of culture in a democratic society, examining how participation, inclusion, and agency are shaped through interactions between civil society, the public sector and private actors.
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Ongoing research
State of Cultural Policy
The State of Cultural Policy project aims to improve the overall understanding of the current state of cultural policy in Finland and to promote informed public discussion. The project has published the State of Cultural Policy 2025 report and created platforms for knowledge-based discussion through Timeout dialogues organised across Finland, as well as through the State of Cultural Policy event held for the first time in May 2026. The event also piloted the cultural policy governance barometer presented in the report.
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Ongoing research
Oulu2026 evaluation research
Oulu will be European Capital of Culture in 2026 along with 39 other municipalities from Northern Finland. Oulu2026 is a long-term, culture-based urban development project, the aim of which is cultural climate change. The purpose of the project of the Oulu2026 project is to create and bring culture, wellbeing, and vitality to our Northern region.
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Ongoing research
Evaluation on Basic Public Services
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High-Quality Basic Education in the Arts in Espoo, Helsinki and Vantaa
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Cultural wellbeing for the elderly and the operating conditions of artists
