Reform has opened up new continuous learning opportunities but it should not stop here

1.3.2023 11.55
The reform of continuous learning, launched under the Government Programme, has promoted the opportunities of working-age people to improve their knowledge and skills, and increased the availability of skilled labour. The final report on the reform implementation and on the next steps was submitted on 1 March 2023 to the Members of Parliament who participated in the drafting of the parliamentary policy approaches for continuous learning. 

Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators to Claire Saint-Germain

28.2.2023 12.30
Claire Saint-Germain.
Photo: Heli Sorjonen
This year, the recipient of the Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators is Claire Saint-Germain, who has successfully translated Finnish literature into French. The prize, which has been awarded since 1975, is worth EUR 15,000. The Ministry of Education and Culture awards the prize annually based on a proposal by the Finnish Literature Exchange (FILI).

Ministry of Education and Culture published outlook review of education policy and policy measures required for next government term

15.2.2023 11.02
The Ministry of Education and Culture published on Wednesday 15 February an Outlook Review of the Officials of the Ministry of Education and Culture on the Next Government Term.  In the future, too, Finland’s success, wellbeing and sustainable growth can only be based on the growth of human and social capital and innovation.

Honorary title of Academician of Science conferred to Heli Jantunen, Martti Koskenniemi and Merja Penttilä

19.1.2023 17.20
Heli Jantunen, Martti Koskenniemi and Merja Penttilä. (Photos: Kai Tirkkonen and Studio Kari Likonen Oy.)
The President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö has awarded the title of Academician of Science to three highly distinguished scientists, Professor Heli Jantunen, Professor Emeritus Martti Koskenniemi and Research Professor Merja Penttilä.

Pilvi Torsti appointed Director of the European Training Foundation

13.3.2023 12.30
Pilvi Torsti.
The European Parliament has appointed Doctor of Social Sciences Pilvi Torsti as Director of the European Training Foundation (ETF). The appointment is significant for Finland. Pilvi Torsti will take up her new post on 16 April 2023.

Finnish National Commission for UNESCO appointed

2.3.2023 13.30
Finnish National Commission for UNESCO logo
On Thursday 2 March 2023, the Government appointed the members of the Finnish National Commission for UNESCO for the four-year term from 2 March 2023 to 31 December 2026. The Finnish National Commission for UNESCO is an expert and cooperation body providing advice on matters related to UNESCO.
Ministry of Education and Culture

Ministry of Education and Culture

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Li Andersson
Li Andersson
Minister of Education
Petri Honkonen
Petri Honkonen
Minister of Science and Culture