TAKUtuki prize 2025 has been awarded
TAKtuki prize has been awarded to two theses done by TAKU’s student members. The evaluation emphasized the freshness of perspectives, topical relevance and societal benefit of the selected works.
The 2025 TAKUtuki prize recipients have been chosen. The grant was awarded to two student members of TAKU who are graduating this spring. Selection criteria included the topicality and significance of the thesis subject for the fields of arts, culture and events.
A total of 45 students graduating during the 2024–2025 academic year applied for the TAKUtuki prize. Applicants represented a wide range of universities across Finland and even internationally: 29 were working on master’s theses in universities, 14 on bachelor’s theses from universities of applied sciences, and one on a thesis for a master's degree from a university of applied sciences. The applicants’ academic backgrounds reflected a broad spectrum of TAKU-related degree programs, including cultural production, literary studies, theatre studies, fine arts, art education and various disciplines within arts and cultural studies.
This year, the jury noted a remarkable number of theses addressing compelling societal topics, making the selection process particularly challenging.
The jury extends its thanks for all the excellent applications and warmly congratulates all graduating TAKU student members!
The panel of experts consisting of TAKU’s board members, decided to award (1,000 € each) following TAKU members:
Tuulia Leinonen
“Autismikirjon ihmisten työllistyminen ja työllistäminen kulttuurialalla”.
Bachelor of Culture and Art (BA). Bachelor’s thesis, Humak University of Applied Sciences 2025.
Emmi Keski-Nikkola
“Isänmaallisen kansanliikkeen laulukirja: Musiikinhistoriallinen tutkimus musiikin merkityksistä ja käytöstä oikeistopolitiikassa 1930- ja 1940-luvuilla”.
Master of Arts (MA). Master’s thesis, University of Helsinki 2025.
Best congratulations to Tuulia and Emmi!
Read more about TAKUtuki prize and get to know the awarded projects from previous years.
