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Within the Finnish Government, the Ministry of Education is responsible for developing educational, science, cultural, sport and youth policies and international cooperation in these fields. The Minister of Education and Science, Ms. Sari Sarkomaa is responsible for education and science policies and the Minister of Culture and Sport, Mr. Stefan Wallin for cultural, sport and youth policies.
Work in connection with the Baltic Sea and immigrants brings state awards for the dissemination of information
The Ministry of Education has granted state awards for the dissemination of information valued at ƒ10,000 to eight private persons or groups in recognition of their achievements in the field. A life-work award was granted to Juha Nurminen, who has done substantial work as a producer of information about the history, culture and environmental condition of the Baltic Sea and its coastal areas.
In the granting of awards this year, the desire was to take into account social change in a more multicultural way. Recipients of the award included the City of HelsinkiÌs International Cultural Centre Caisa, in recognition of its production of a diverse range of information both for and from the immigrant population. The website for immigrants, www.infopankki.fi , which is maintained by Caisa and its partners, has been of special significance as an information channel. This site provides immigrants with basic information in 15 languages, concerning social activities and opportunities in Finland.
EUR 400 000 to support minority cultures and anti-racist work
(17.4.) The Ministry of Education has awarded a total of EUR 400 000 for activities and projects supporting multiculturalism and combating racism in Finland. The foremost grant recipients are immigrantsÌ and refugeesÌ own associations and activity groups, including artist associations. Other ethnic groups entitled to the support include Finland's traditional minorities. Read more
Working group: More transparent, predictable and egalitarian career for researchers
(10.4) The working group ÌRealising a Research CareerÌ put into specific terms the objectives and methods of the operational programme for developing researcher training and research careers. The presentations are based on the four-stage research career model in universities. The objective of the model is a more transparent, more predictable and more egalitarian research career.
The first stage usually consists of young researchers working on their doctoral dissertation, the second stage is the career phase of researchers who have recently completed their doctorate, the third stage consists of independent research and education professionals capable of academic leadership, and the fourth stage is that of professorship. Read more
Excellent PISA-results for Finnish students
PISA2006(4.12.) The knowledge and skills of Finnish students in science, mathematics and reading are of the highest order. In science and mathematics they are rated best in the OECD countries and in reading the second best. The main focus in PISA 2006 was science literacy.
"We are delighted that our deliberate and continued investment in education has again been rewarded with the top position in the Pisa ranking", said Minister of Education Sari Sarkomaa. "In a global economy education is key to Finland retaining its competitive edge. We will continue to focus on equipping our students to participate fully in society both in and beyond school."
The first results of PISA 2006 and other PISA material at the Ministry of Education web site.
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European Schooling to begin in Helsinki in autumn 2008
(11.4.) The Finnish Government submitted its proposal for the establishment of European Schooling in Helsinki. It would be a state school comprising a two-year pre-primary school, a five-year primary school and a seven-year secondary school. The European Schooling is projected to start in Sebtember 2008.
In the two first school years, the School would admit children of the European Chemicals Agency personnel and the School personnel. After that, admission would be open to other children. Accredited schools have been established in cities which host EU agencies. They primarily follow the European School curriculum.
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Press releases
* 04-04-2008
* Composite News Bulletin: March 2008
* 29-02-2008
* Composite News Bulletin: February 2008
* 31-01-2008
* Composite News Bulletin: January 2008
* 31-12-2007
* Composite News Bulletin: December 2007
* 04-12-2007
* OECD PISA 2006: excellent results for Finnish students
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* Connections between culture and well-being; Perspectives into applications of art
* The four-stage research career model
* Physical activity and well-being in Finland in the 2010s. A proposal for a national programme for sport and physical activity in view of public steering
* Towards inclusion
* Report of the culture voucher committee
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