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Strategies and policy outlines Policies outlined by the Government guide the activities of the Ministry of Education and Culture. The Ministry prepares matters based on these policy outlines. The government strategy consists of the Strategic Gover...https://okm.fi/en/strategies-and-policy
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29.3.2019 | The Ministry of Education and Culture together with the Ministry of the Environment have launched an inquiry into the future of Paimio Sanatorium, a historic building designed by architects Alvar and Aino Aalto. The inquiry will be headed by Heikki Alannen, Master of Laws trained on the bench, and Olavi Hiekka, Master of Science (Tech.). Their task will be to draw up a proposal for an economically viable model for covering the site’s maintenance and operating costs.https://okm.fi/en/-/selvitys-paimion-parantolan-tulevaisuudesta-kaynnistyy
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15.4.2026 | Riikka Pellinen, PhD., has been appointed as an expert in higher education and science policy at the Embassy of Finland in Seoul. Her three-year term begins on 1 August 2026. With this appointment, the Team Finland Knowledge network’s geographical scope is extended to South Korea.https://okm.fi/en/-/riikka-pellinen-appointed-as-team-finland-knowledge-expert-in-seoul
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30.4.2026 | The Ministry of Education and Culture, the Research Council of Finland and CSC – IT Center for Science have jointly tested the open version of the OpenAlex database as an information source for analysing Finland’s scientific publication activity and that of other countries.https://okm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-education-and-culture-endorses-national-move-towards-open-source-research-data
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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
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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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27.3.2026 | Comments on the draft vision for higher education and research can be submitted on the public consultation website until 15 April. Both organisations and private individuals can take part.https://okm.fi/en/-/public-invited-to-comment-on-vision-for-higher-education-and-research
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31.3.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie visited Ukraine from 29 to 31 March. In Lviv, she took part, at Ukraine’s invitation, in a meeting on culture that examined the state of Ukrainian culture, the protection of cultural heritage and international cooperation including practical support measures. During the visit the Minister held one-to-one discussions with Deputy Prime Minister ...https://okm.fi/en/-/minister-of-science-and-culture-talvitie-visits-ukraine
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International cooperation The Ministry of Education and Culture, together with higher education institutions and other parties working in its branch of government, promotes international cooperation in higher education, science and research. The M...https://okm.fi/en/international-cooperation
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Communicating with the Ministry of Education and Culture On this page you will find information about how the Ministry deals with the matters filed with us and how you can communicate with us. How we process matters To file a matter with the Minis...https://okm.fi/en/communicating-with-us
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25.3.2026 | The final report of the expert group appointed by the Ministry of Education and Culture examines the decline in young people’s confidence in the future. The group presents 36 recommendations to improve the situation. The final report was submitted to the Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.https://okm.fi/en/-/expert-group-young-people-are-losing-confidence-in-the-future-rebuilding-it-will-take-broad-action
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16.2.2026 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala will visit the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics between 17 and 22 February.https://okm.fi/en/-/minister-poutala-to-attend-winter-olympics
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19.2.2026 | Emerita Maija Tanninen-Mattila, Master of Arts, Museum Director, has been appointed as Director General of the Finnish National Gallery for the period of 1 March – 31 October 2026.https://okm.fi/en/-/maija-tanninen-mattila-appointed-as-interim-director-general-of-finnish-national-gallery
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4.3.2026 | A new pilot scheme will offer free open university studies to young people who have not been admitted to a higher education institution. The aim of the scheme is to give young people the opportunity to explore different fields of study and to support a faster transition into higher education.https://okm.fi/en/-/education-and-training-voucher-pilot-to-offer-young-people-new-pathways-into-higher-education-consultation-now-open
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EU and international cooperation in arts and culture The Ministry of Education and Culture is responsible for international cultural policy and participates in its development and implementation in international organisations and the European Unio...https://okm.fi/en/eu-and-international-cooperation-culture
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2.2.2026 | Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity Mika Poutala met his Estonian counterpart, Undersecretary for Sports Raido Mitt, and his delegation on Monday 2 February. At the meeting, they discussed Finnish experiences and best practices related to modern multi-purpose arenas. The visit is related to a planned multi-purpose arena in Tallinn.https://okm.fi/en/-/minister-poutala-discusses-the-construction-of-multi-purpose-arenas-with-estonian-delegation
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4.3.2026 | The 2026 Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators has been presented to the distinguished Danish translator Siri Nordborg Møller (b. 1981), whose work has greatly broadened the international visibility of Finnish literature. The EUR 15,000 award has been granted annually since 1975 by the Ministry of Education and Culture based on a proposal from FILI – Finnish Literature Exchange.https://okm.fi/en/-/siri-nordborg-m-ller-wins-finnish-state-award-for-foreign-translators
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30.1.2026 | The virtual morning session on the vision for higher education and research held on a wintery Friday on 30 January brought together more than 300 participants to discuss the future of Finnish society and the need to restructure higher education and research.https://okm.fi/en/-/finland-s-most-important-choice-is-education-culture-and-high-competence-morning-coffee-session-discussion-on-concrete-measures-for-the-vision-for-higher-education-and-research
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11.2.2026 | Under the leadership of the Ministry of Education and Culture, a vision for the comprehensive school of the future has been drawn up. Comprehensive Schools 2045: The vision for life estimates that with accelerating technological advances, an ecological crisis and social segregation, the core function of education is being challenged. Schools are not only expected to prepare young people for future changes but also equip them for life and enable them to change the world.https://okm.fi/en/-/vision-for-finnish-comprehensive-schools-2045