Cultural Policy Structures and Resources
This research area examines how cultural funding, governance, and decision-making are organised and how they evolve across different levels of government and governance.
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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
State funding for culture in Finland
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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
Assessment of the Finnish Copyright System
Cupore assesses the operation of the Finnish copyright system on the basis of annually changing themes.
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Ongoing research
Cultural Activities in Municipalities
