Education
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences sent erroneous acceptance notifications to 46 applicants on Thursday, informing them of a study place they had not been granted. The affected individuals had applied for the Business Technologies programme during the spring joint application but had not been offered admission. Saija Sokka, Director
Education
The University of Eastern Finland has announced it will appeal the Ministry of Education’s decision to deny funding for a child welfare research project. The move follows Minister of Education Ville Rydman’s (Finns Party) rejection of nine social work research proposals, including the university’s Feedback-Informed Approach
Society
Professor Anto Leikola, a distinguished biologist, historian, and populariser of science, has died at the age of 89. Leikola passed away on 18 June in Helsinki, as confirmed by his son, author Markus Leikola, to Helsingin Sanomat (HS). Leikola was widely recognised for his ability to bridge the gap between
Politics
The National Coalition Party (NCP) parliamentary group has published an artificial intelligence (AI) report outlining proposals to criminalize harmful AI use and position Finland as a leading hub for data centers. The report, presented on Tuesday, suggests legislative measures to address risks while promoting AI-driven efficiency in public services
Education
A legislative amendment entering into force on 1 July will allow unemployed job seekers aged 25 and over to pursue open university courses without restrictions while retaining their unemployment benefits. The change, confirmed on 16 June, removes previous barriers that required labour authorities to assess the impact of studies on