Finland among top-performing OECD countries in PISA 2022 Creative Thinking assessment
The results of the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 Creative Thinking assessment were published on 18 June 2024. The assessment measured how 15-year-olds in the participating countries were able to generate solutions for problems in everyday contexts. In Finland, young people demonstrated a high level of creative thinking, girls being among the best performers. Minister of Education Anna-Maja Henriksson was delighted to hear that students performed so well and that there was little variation in creative thinking between Finnish schools.
State Awards for Public Information go to astute and fearless debaters
The eight winners of the 2024 State Awards for Public Information were praised for calling attention to issues that would have otherwise been sidelined, shaking up entrenched attitudes, and promoting international perspectives in the Finnish public debate.
Over EUR 3 million from Finland's Sustainable Growth Programme for revitalising cultural and creative industries
Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala has granted EUR 3.3 million in discretionary government grants to those operating in the cultural and creative industries. Structural support is part of the Sustainable Growth Programme and is designed to create innovative services and to devise novel production and operating procedures.
Round table discusses inclusion and leisure activities of multilingual young people
Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Sandra Bergqvist and representatives of cities, various organisations and young people met at a round table event on Wednesday 19 June to discuss the inclusion and leisure activities of multilingual young people. The aim of the event was to find concrete measures to increase multilingual young people’s inclusion and opportunities for leisure activities.
New international treaty promotes transparency in the patent system
A new international legal instrument has been adopted at the World Intelletual Property Organisation WIPO Diplomatic Conference in Geneva. The international agreementregarding a disclosure requirement related to genetic resources aims to enhance the efficacy, transparency and quality of the patent system with regard to genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its effects
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Futures work in comprehensive schools
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PISA survey
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Finnish Education System
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International Agreements and Memorandums
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Team Finland Knowledge
The Team Finland Knowledge network helps achieve a more internationally oriented position in higher education and research.
Media literacy in Finland
This page offers information and materials on media literacy and Finnish media education.
Ministry of Education and Culture
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International cooperation
In international affairs, the Ministry participates in the work of major international organisations and regional councils, implements programmes and initiatives nationally and supports cultural cooperations and expatriate activities.
International cooperation of Ministry of Education and Culture
Anna-Maja Henriksson
Minister of Education
Sari Multala
Minister of Science and Culture