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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.

United Nations The United Nations (UN) works for human rights, equality, social rights, tolerance and peace. Finland became a member in 1955. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of its goals are to...

27.3.2026 | Brazilian Framework for the Responsible Use and Development of Artificial Intelligence in Education highlights national sovereignty in AI and the use of AI to strengthen inclusion and equity in education. Recommendations and policy guidelines are presented to higher education institutions related to teacher training, AI governance, use of AI in studies and research, and development of students’ AI skills.

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 ...

Statrådets utbildningspolitiska redogörelse SRR 1/2021 rd Innehåll 1 Syftet med redogörelsen, utgångspunkterna och arbetsprocessen .......... 3 2 Vision – utbildningen och forskningen fram till 2040-talet ...... 9 3 Mål och åtgärder inom utbildnin...

Persons other than those employed by a ministry may only report a breach using the reporting channel of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice . We do not cooperate with any third parties on this matter. Whistleblower protection Whistleblower pro...

Legislation The Finnish state is neutral with regard to religions and churches. However, there are close institutional and legislative links between the State and the Church. The Ministry of Education and Culture administers matters relating to th...

Student financial aid The purpose of student financial aid is to secure the livelihood of full-time students. The ministry develops the student financial aid system on the basis of educational policy objectives and drafts the necessary legislative...

27.3.2026 | In November last year, the U.S. administration launched the Genesis Mission – a large-scale effort to develop AI infrastructure for scientific research. In an executive order, the White House ordered the Department of Energy (DOE), under an ambitious timeline, to define key scientific challenges to be solved by AI tools, and to determine resources among the National Laboratories that can be harnessed for their creation.

Preparing the Programme to Develop Quality and Equality in Vocational Education and Training This programme to develop equality and quality in vocational education and training will help ensure that all students in vocational education and trainin...

27.3.2026 | The UK is positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and wants to become a leading country in quantum technologies. National AI policy is increasingly intertwined with other policies, especially quantum technology and computing, forming the basis for the next era of scientific discovery. AI and quantum are both dependent on advanced computing infrastructure. These three are...

Programmes for quality and equality in early childhood and comprehensive school education The Right to Learn development programmes aim to secure an equal start for learning by improving quality and equality in early childhood education and care (...

Education policy report The Education Policy Report paves the way for equitable and high-quality education in the 2040s in Finland, where skills requirements are growing and age cohorts are shrinking. The report outlines the target state for educa...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its effects in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Education and Culture On this page, we will update information on the impacts of the situation in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Education a...

A short history of Finnish financial aid for students 2025 From 1 August 2025 onwards, students can get a housing supplement for students. This means that general housing allowance will no longer be paid to students. The change will not apply to s...

27.3.2026 | For readers seeking a concise orientation to South Africa’s research landscape in artificial intelligence (AI), this article outlines three key parts of the system: the long‑established Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research, a set of newer AI hubs, and AI‑related research chairs. Together with a wide range of other research groups and projects across the country’s 26 public universities, t...

United Kingdom – London The specialist follows higher education and science policy in the UK, foster opportunities for cooperation, promote Finland’s visibility, and assist Finnish higher education institutions, research institutes and other innov...

Questions and answers related to compulsory education This page provides answers to frequently asked questions on the extension of compulsory education. Questions and answers related to compulsory education Free of charge Guidance and supervision ...

24.3.2026 | Norway’s digital Higher Education Landscape – a Sikt perspective Seminar on Transformation of Higher Education, Digitalization and Organizing Collaboration for HEIs Helsinki 20.03.2026 Maria Kumle, Director of Educational Services Dato Sikt – Norw...

13.2.2026 | Suomen talvimerenkulun järjestelmän historia Saara Matala Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Rautaa Politiikkaa Rahaa Kuva: Regionmuseet Skånes samlingar Politiikkaa RahaaRautaa Valta TalousTeknologia Tekniikan Maailma 27.11.2025 TM 29.11.2025 HS 11.10.20...