​Finnish Chemical Society

Finnish Chemical Society

 

Finnish Chemical Society was founded in 1919 and it is one of the largest scientific societies in Finland. Finnish Chemical Society has nine local sub-societies geographically covering whole Finland as well as 14 sections in different fields of chemistry. The society arranges annually several meetings.

Aims and objectives

  • The central purpose of the Finnish Chemical Society is to advance the recognition of chemistry in co-operation with the operators in chemical industry and universities.
  • Finnish Chemical Society provides a strong networking opportunity to chemists and chemical engineers and supports the development of know-how among practitioners.
  • Finnish Chemical Society supports students majoring in chemistry from the freshman stage on and also provides a wide network of active members that can help the young chemists when moving to work career.
  • Finnish Chemical Society invests in the development of high quality education in chemistry on all levels.

 

Awards and stipends

Finnish Chemical Society has severals awards and stipends for university students majoring in chemistry and also for high school students.

 

Chemistry quiz brought students together

On October 30, 2025, the Finnish Chemical Society (SKS) hosted a chemistry-themed quiz night featuring participants from Kemistikilta and HYK. Thanks to their communication efforts, nearly 70 students joined the event, forming 14 enthusiastic teams. The quiz was...

Summer Meeting on 5 June 2025 in the Cultural Landscape of Tuusulanjärvi

On the fifth of June, participants of the Summer Meeting were greeted by ideal conditions: Occasional sunshine, good company, and a culture-rich program. The journey began in front of the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, and participants were already aboard the bus...

The representatives of the Board of the Finnish Chemical Society (SKS), local societies, and divisions gathered in Helsinki on June 13, 2025, for their traditional annual meeting

In June, representatives of the Finnish Chemical Society (SKS) board members, Local associations and scientific divisions, convened for a joint meeting in Helsinki, with the option to join remotely. Led by SKS Chair Miia Mäntymäki, the event featured open and...

SKS International Division: Pub Quiz Brought Together Chemistry Enthusiasts at Maxine

SKS International Division: Pub Quiz Brought Together Chemistry Enthusiasts at Maxine On June 11, the Legendary International Pub Quiz vol. 2 took place at Maxine Karaoke in Helsinki, drawing participants from both the international and local chemistry communities....

International Division: Pub Quiz 11.6.2025

International Division: Pub Quiz 11.6.2025 at 18.30Venue: Maxine Karaoke, Urho Kekkosen katu 1 00100 Helsinki (near Kamppi metro station) Join the Finnish Chemical Society: Where Bonds Aren't Just for Molecules! Expand your professional network and find your element...

Finnish Chemical Society Young Researcher Prize 2025

Finnish Chemical Society Young Researcher Prize 2025 The recipient of the Young Researcher Award is chosen among the Master Theses submitted by the Finnish Universities in the field of chemistry or chemistry engineering. Among the Theses from 2024, the Finnish...

The chemistry-themed pub quiz held in English was a success

The chemistry-themed pub quiz held in English was a success (EN) In February, history was made when the first ever English-language chemistry pub quiz was held at Bruuveri in Kamppi shopping centre. The event was the brainchild of Jan Deska, Robert Luxenhofer, Pekka...

IUPAC GWB (Global Women’s Breakfast) in in Finland 11.2.2025

The seminar was given by Associate Professor Nanna Myllys.(EN) IUPAC GWB (Global Women’s Breakfast) in Finland 2025, 11.2.2025 9-10 am, On 11 February 2025, the IUPAC GWB2025 connected 449 events in 78 countries. Held in conjunction with the International Day of Women...

Chemistry theme day at the Heureka Science Centre 6.3.2025

The Heureka Chemistry Night will take place on 6 March 2025 at the Heureka Science Centre.  The Chemistry Theme Day will again be organised at Heureka in cooperation with the Finnish Chemical Society and the Finnish ForestProducts Engineers’ Association r.y on...

Gust. Komppa Award 2024

The Gust. Komppa Award 2024 was announced on 13.12.2024 at the Christmas meeting of the Finnish Chemical Society at the National Theatre. The Komppa Prize is awarded annually for the best chemistry dissertation from the previous year. The selection committee suggested...

Membership Benefits and Advantages

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Chemistry Days

Chemistry Days (Kemian Päivät), the largest meeting of its kind in the Nordic countries is arranged semiannually by the Finnish Chemical Society together with other societies. Chemistry Days consist of seminars both for professionals and general audience as well as ChemBio Finland exhibition and other program arranged together with The Chemical Industry Federation of Finland (Kemianteollisuus ry) and Finnish Bioindustries FIB (Suomen Bioteollisuus ry).

 

Kemia-Kemi journal

Kemia-Kemi is the main Finnish journal on chemistry. It is one of the benefits for the members of the the Finnish Chemical Society. It is published several times annually both in the printed form and as an e-journal. The members of the Finnish chemical societies also receive regularly electronic newsletters.

 

Membership

For full members of the society applicants are required to have at least masters degree in chemistry while university students majoring in chemistry are eligible as young membership.

Why become a member?

• You will have the opportunity to participate in our activities.
• You will receive Kemia-Kemi journal.
• You will have the opportunity to network with other chemistry professionals.
• Get the latest news and information about chemistry and develop your professional skills.

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