Last week, we had the pleasure of having Tytti Sulander from ETLA lead a workshop for our researchers on the connection between academics and the media. She offered valuable insights on how scholars can enhance their presence in the media sphere. Thank you Tytti!

#JMCintheMedia

Last Friday the JMC held the annual Current Issues Seminar titled: “Abortion Politics in the U.S. and Beyond.”

Thank you to all the speakers and attendees who joined us for the seminar day!

#JMCCurrentIssues

The JMC is at the minor fair program today, right outside Publicum. Come say hi! #JMCTeaching

Please join us for the JMC Current Issues Seminar, “Abortion Politics in the U.S. and Beyond,” at the University of Turku on Friday, September 5, 2025.

To learn more, please visit: www.utu.fi/en/universit...

NEW ARTICLES by the JMC Scholars!

"Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn and the Spatial Strategy of Social Control in Texas" by Dr. Niko Heikkilä: doi.org/10.4000/14eio

“Let It Go:” Finding Possibilities for New Movement Strategies after Failure" by Ph.D. Candidate Mila Seppälä: doi.org/10.4000/14eiq

Harjoittelijan tehtävä avoinna JMC:ssä! Haku auki 11.8.2025 klo 16 asti.
Hakuilmoitus ja lisätietoja:
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Today the JMC team attended the annual US Research Day, organized by CUSPP (FIIA), where Dr. Benita Heiskanen attended a roundtable. Afterwards, Dr. Benita Heiskanen and Dr. Pekka Kolehmainen were interviewed by Tapio Pajunen for Politiikkaradio on the ongoing ICE protests in LA.

And a few more snapshots!

Dr. Benita Heiskanen was awarded the Risto Ryti Medal by the Finnish Cultural Foundation. It was a recognition for her media commentary on US politics. The event was held at the iconic Paimio Sanatorium, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto. A truly well-deserved recognition, congratulations Benita!

Congratulations to our PhD. Candidate Jaakko Dickman for the ASLA-Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow -grant!
#FINOrientation #FulbrightFinland

JMC researchers have been weighing in on big topics in the media! From the administration's banned words to broligarchs, catch the latest here: www.utu.fi/en/universit...

The COLLAPSE is here! This new project examines U.S. social movements whose response to the potentially impending collapse is to exit from society. We have a podcast, a panel in the upcoming NAAS2025-conference and other exciting things in the works, so make sure to stay tuned! #NAASpirations2025

Greetings from the Baltic Sea! The JMC team is spending the day making final tweaks for the upcoming NAAS2025-conference 🚢 Stay in the loop! #NAASpirations2025 @naas2025.bsky.social

Manolis Huuki, Chair of SAM Turku, presented Dr. Benita Heiskanen a badge of honor by The League of Finnish American Societies for her work in promoting knowledge related to the United States. Thank you for acknowledging the work that we do at the JMC!