Inspiring science education

Is teaching just about giving lessons and having long holidays? This appears to be the prevailing opinion in many countries, but there’s much more to the picture, especially in Finland. The teaching standard in Finnish grade schools has been attracting considerable attention worldwide in recent years. The subject that has probably received the... Read more

Think Finland: Building a country brand

From a global branding point of view what is the worst thing that can happen when you mention the word Finland? The worst thing that can happen is that nothing springs to mind. This is why Finland has become interested in developing its country brand and image over the past few years. The country’s brand report of 2010 commissioned by the... Read more

Bioeconomy is coming to your neighbourhood

There is no real difference between bioeconomy and cleantech. Cleantech companies produce solutions that help make bioeconomy a reality.  In Finland, bioeconomy has traditionally been associated solely with biomass. At Ympäristöosaajat2025, a seminar held in April to determine the kinds of environmental professionals that will be needed in... Read more

Bio-Age Finland is a service cloud in a hybrid economy

Technological change has progressed at a rapid pace. Within a few decades, the world has become virtual while we have started to apply biotechnology and entered the Nano-Age.  All of these technologies hold similar importance to the invention of the steam engine. They have brought and will continue to bring profound changes to our economy, our... Read more

Finland is committed to balancing its public finances

The Government of Finland in March decided on its budget policy for the coming years. Compared to many other countries, Finland’s public finances are quite sound at the moment and its government bonds, for example, have been given the best possible credit rating. The state of the global economy and Finland’s growth prospects have nonetheless... Read more

Our Helsinki

Over the past few years, Helsinki has become a terrific place to live. The fine offering of summer events surpasses even your wildest dreams, and interesting workshops or other urban community activities are offered practically every week. It’s as though the city dwellers, after years of apathy, have realised that they can and should take... Read more