Finnish Lessons: What can UK learn from the educational change in Finland?
Finnish education has received a significant amount of attention in the UK, from British politicians and education experts to the general public. But what are the reasons behind the success of Finnish education and can any of these elements be adapted to the UK? Dr Pasi Sahlberg, Finland's leading policy expert, will answer these questions in a talk in London on May 17, at the House of Commons. More...
An exhibition portraying Finnish peacekeeping visitable in the web
Finland has a distinguished history of participation in numerous UN operations: in the Middle East, the Balkans and various regions of Africa. Some 50 000 Finnish men and women have served as peacekeepers since 1956. Peacekeeping Finland, an exhibition portraying Finnish peacekeeping, is now online. More...
Finland’s pop-up carnival of good taste
Invented in Helsinki and celebrating its first anniversary on May 19, 2012, Restaurant Day allows anyone to set up their own café, resto or bar for one day. It has quickly spread to other cities and become a Finnish tradition, also gaining popularity abroad. More...
