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26.9.2018 | The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs are working together to increase the visibility of Finnish competence at four destinations abroad. The first counselors of Finnish education and research, or Team Finland Knowledge experts, have been appointed to Buenos Aires, Beijing, Singapore and Washington.https://okm.fi/en/-/finland-to-send-abroad-four-counselors-of-education-and-research
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Steering, financing and agreements of higher education institutions, science agencies and research institutes The Ministry of Education and Culture coordinates the activities of higher education institutions, science agencies and research institut...https://okm.fi/en/steering-financing-and-agreements
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26.7.2026 | The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided to inscribe the Aalto Works on the World Heritage List at its 48th session held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 19 to 29 July 2026. The property comprises 13 modern architectural sites across Finland designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto.https://okm.fi/en/-/aalto-works-inscribed-on-unesco-world-heritage-list
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Promotion of physical activity The Ministry of Education and Culture endeavours to create conditions for a physically active lifestyle for the whole population. The aim is to enable the Finnish population to be physically active to a degree that s...https://okm.fi/en/promotion-of-physical-activity
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The European Capital of Culture 2026 Based on a recommendation given by a European panel of experts, the Ministry of Education and Culture designated the City of Oulu as a 2026 European Capital of Culture. The other Capital of Culture in 2026 will...https://okm.fi/en/capitalofculture2026
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In September 2024, the Ministry of Education and Culture began monitoring the measures outlined in the action plan to promote diversity in the field of arts and culture, which was published in 2023. The Ministry has focused particularly on a cultural policy report, the promotion of constructive dialogue and the development of government grant activities from the perspective of cultural diversity. Strengthen...https://okm.fi/en/-/the-ministry-of-education-and-culture-s-measures-to-promote-cultural-diversity-in-2023-2024
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Qualifications and studies in vocational education and training The qualifications structure in vocational education and training (VET) has three levels. There are three types of qualifications: vocational upper secondary qualification, further vo...https://okm.fi/en/qualifications-and-studies_vet
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30.11.2012 | The Ministry of Education and Culture has published a report on the current status of Finlands cooperation with Latin America. The report contains a proposal for future focus areas of this cooperation in the field of education, science and culture and for the development of activities in Latin America and the Caribbean.https://okm.fi/en/-/koulutus-tiede-ja-kulttuuriyhteistyo-latinalaisessa-amerikassa-ja-karibialla
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29.11.2019 | China-Finland Year of Winter Sports Closing Ceremony will take place at Lappi Areena in Rovaniemi on 3 December 2019. First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Tuula Haatainen, Minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen and Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China Sun Chunlan will be attending the celebrations.https://okm.fi/en/-/kiina-suomi-talviurheilun-teemavuoden-paattajaiset
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24.1.2018 | In order to reform general upper secondary education, the Ministry of Education and Culture has prepared a draft government proposal for a new Act on General Upper Secondary Education in cooperation with a wide array of stakeholders. The purpose of the reform is to ensure that every student has an extensive general knowledge and is well prepared for further studies after completing general upper secondary education.https://okm.fi/en/-/esitys-uudeksi-lukiolaiksi-julki-vahvaa-yleissivistysta-tiivistyvaa-korkeakouluyhteistyota-ja-panostuksia-lukiolaisten-hyvinvointiin
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General upper secondary education General upper secondary education and the matriculation examination taken at the end of it make it possible to apply for studies in higher education institutions. The unit of the scope of studies is a credit. The ...https://okm.fi/en/general-upper-secondary-education
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Press releases RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Education at a Glance: Women make up most teachers, but remain underrepresented in education leadership Type: Press release Publication date: 29.9.2026 12.02 Making better use of prior learn...https://okm.fi/en/press-releases-and-news
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29.5.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will attend an informal meeting of EU ministers of culture in Lefkosia on 1–2 June. At the meeting, the EU ministers of culture will discuss safeguarding cultural rights in the digital era and preventing the illicit export of cultural goods. The themes have links to both the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the increasingly tense security situation.https://okm.fi/en/-/minister-talvitie-to-attend-meeting-of-eu-ministers-of-culture-in-cyprus
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The Copyright infrastructure on national, EU and global level promotes proper functioning of the copyright system in the form an open rights data framework (ORDF) for new technologies. This webpage is dedicated for the national level AI- subgroups and on EU-level the Copyright Infrastructure Task Force (CITF). See also: https://okm.fi/en/citf-enhttps://okm.fi/en/project?tunnus=OKM024:00/2024
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23.4.2026 | The evaluation of Finland’s National World Heritage Strategy (2015–2025) finds that implementation has been broad‑based and substantive. The strategy has reinforced Finland’s standing as a responsible steward of world heritage and deepened cooperation between world heritage sites. The findings and the role of the strategy were discussed at the World Heritage Forum in Vaasa.https://okm.fi/en/-/evaluation-of-national-world-heritage-strategy-successful-implementation-impact-needs-to-grow
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10.1.2019 | The year 2019 was designated as the China Finland Year of Winter Sports at the meeting of the Finnish and Chinese presidents in spring 2017. Finland is the first country with which China has agreed on this type of winter sports partnership. The thematic year and the preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing are expected to boost Chinese interest in Finnish winter sports expertise.https://okm.fi/en/-/kiina-suomi-yhteinen-talviurheilun-teemavuosi-kaynnistyi
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11.6.2026 | The Government proposes a comprehensive reform of the legislation on basic education in the arts. The aim is to clarify the structure of basic education in the arts and improve access to instruction across different art disciplines and fields. The proposal would also introduce a single syllabus and reform the criteria for central government transfers to municipalities.https://okm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-new-legislation-on-basic-education-in-the-arts
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28.5.2018 | The partner countries of the Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture (NDPC) have agreed to establish a common secretariat in Riga. The secretariat, established by an agreement signed on 28 May, will act as administrative and technical support in the implementation of the Partnership on Culture. The contracting parties are Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Russia.https://okm.fi/en/-/suomi-mukaan-pohjoisen-ulottuvuuden-kulttuurikumppanuuden-sihteeristosopimukseen
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4.6.2026 | On 4 June, the Government appointed Charlotta Collén (Lic.Soc.Sc) Director General of the Secretariat for International Relations with effect from 1 August 2026. The Director is responsible for directing the activities of the Secretariat for International Relations at the Ministry.https://okm.fi/en/-/charlotta-collen-appointed-director-of-international-affairs-at-the-ministry-of-education-and-culture
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16.4.2026 | Finland will refrain from participating in the Venice Biennale at the political level if Russia takes part in the Art Exhibition. Participation will be maintained at the level of public officials. Finland emphasises its backing of Ukraine and its commitment to European cooperation.https://okm.fi/en/-/finland-to-limit-participation-in-venice-biennale-due-to-participation-by-russia