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The new council of YKA will be elected in the autumn of 2025

YKA’s new Union Council has been elected for 2026–2029

In the Union Council election, held on 28.10–20.11, the members of Social Science Professionals elected a new Union Council for a four-year term. The turnout of voters was higher than in the last election, rising to 17.1 %. The turnout in the 2021 election was 15.4.

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Researcher and non-fiction author Timo R. Stewart named 2026 Social Scientist of the Year

1.12.2025Researcher and non-fiction author Timo R. Stewart named 2026 Social Scientist of the Year. Social Science Professionals have chosen a Social Scientist of the Year since 1999.
“Giving up is never an option for me,” says Linda Konate firmly. Konate (MA) is Country Director for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Finland and Social Scientist of the Year 2025.

Action is always an option

3.3.2025Linda Konate (MA) is Country Director for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Finland and Social Scientist of the Year 2025. She has nearly 20 years of experience in humanitarian aid.