Education
President Alexander Stubb was conferred as an honorary doctor of sports sciences at the University of Jyväskylä in absentia on Saturday. The university awarded the title to eleven individuals recognised for their societal influence and contributions to science and research, including Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission (Yle)
Education
The Ministry of Education and Culture has submitted a proposal to postpone the start of school summer holidays by two weeks to mid-June, while introducing a new spring break in late April. The plan, outlined in a 20-page memorandum, aims to redistribute holiday periods more evenly across the academic year
Crime
The Finnish Border Guard is investigating a suspected case of aggravated extortion involving an individual described as an "education agent" and their associates. The probe focuses on the period between 2022 and 2025, during which approximately 350 Myanmar nationals were allegedly brought to Finland under the pretext of
Education
The Finnish government has submitted a proposal for a study voucher aimed at young people who do not secure a place in higher education through the joint application process. The voucher would allow them to study free of charge in open higher education courses worth up to 30 credit points
Politics
The Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ) has postponed its planned strike at universities of applied sciences by two weeks. The 24-hour work stoppage, originally scheduled for 28 May, will now take place on 11 June. The decision to delay the strike was made by Minister of Labour Matias
Economy
A recent study by Kela reveals that Finland’s study grant system no longer covers students’ essential living expenses, forcing many to rely on student loans or additional income to make ends meet. The findings underscore a growing crisis, with students describing their financial situation as increasingly unsustainable and undermining
Education
This spring, approximately 26,500 students will complete their upper secondary education and graduate as high school graduates in Finland. The number marks an increase of around 1,100 graduates compared to spring 2025, according to Helsingin Sanomat. To qualify as a high school graduate, students must complete the required
Education
A student from Lapinlahti Upper Secondary School has been barred from participating in the matriculation examinations next autumn after being caught cheating twice. The Lapinlahti Education Board made the decision on Monday evening, disqualifying the student’s results from both the autumn 2025 and spring 2026 examination sessions. The student
Politics
The Finnish government has proposed amendments to residence permit regulations for international students, aiming to address income difficulties and prevent vulnerable situations. The draft law, circulated for public comment by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, introduces stricter requirements for family reunification, income verification, and language proficiency. The proposed
Culture
Literary scholar and professor Yrjö Varpio has died at the age of 86, Aamulehti reports. The news was confirmed to the newspaper by Varpio’s spouse, Renate Varpio (Ilta-Sanomat; Iltalehti). Varpio began his academic career at the University of Tampere in 1970, where he later served as professor of Finnish
Education
Education Minister Anders Adlercreutz (Swedish People’s Party) has requested a report from the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) regarding learning materials used in worldview subjects, following concerns over denominational content in Islamic religion textbooks. The issue centres on the Salam textbook series, which has faced criticism for including
Education
A new report by the Association of Finnish Municipalities warns that the availability of high-quality upper secondary education is at risk in many regions of Finland, primarily due to a sharp decline in student numbers. By 2040, the country is expected to have up to 21,000 fewer upper secondary