Mariikka
Whiteman
Communications Specialist, University Communications
M.Sc
INVEST Reasearch Flagship Centre
Areas of expertise
strategic science communication
research impact
policy communication
evidence-Informed decision-making
research-to-policy translation
public engagement
media relations
Biography
Mariikka Whiteman works with strategic science communication and research impact in multidisciplinary and policy-relevant research environments. Her expertise includes translating complex research into accessible, policy-relevant formats, strengthening the societal visibility of research, and supporting evidence-informed public debate and decision-making. She works closely with researchers to position academic expertise in national and international discussions on inequality and welfare state development.
Publications
Tiedekummit – uudenlaista yhteiskunnallista vuorovaikutusta lasten, nuorten ja perheiden hyvinvoinnin edistämiseksi (2021)
Turun yliopiston blogi
(Yleistajuinen artikkeli tai blogikirjoitus (E1))