Education
Former NASA astronaut and space industry executive Timothy Kopra, who has Finnish heritage on his father’s side, visited Tampere on Wednesday as part of a NASA delegation. The 63-year-old, who last flew to space a decade ago during the Expedition 46/47 mission, spoke about the commercialization of space
Education
The Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ) has issued a strike warning affecting all universities of applied sciences, with a 24-hour work stoppage planned for 28 May if the ongoing labour dispute remains unresolved. The strike will specifically disrupt tasks related to the supervision of entrance examinations, which are
Education
This spring, approximately 26,500 upper secondary school students in Finland will receive their white caps, marking their graduation as matriculated students. The number of graduates is around 1,100 higher than last year, when 25,400 completed their studies, according to the Matriculation Examination Board (Yle, Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti). The
Education
A student at the University of Tampere has had their electronic exam rejected after leaving the exam room to use the bathroom, Aamulehti reports. The university suspects the student of violating ethical guidelines, as bathroom visits are prohibited during monitored electronic exams unless pre-approved for medical reasons. The student, whose
Crime
A teacher at an upper secondary school in Kemiönsaari, Southwest Finland, is under investigation after allegedly posting a topless photo of themselves on their Snapchat story, which was visible to students. The incident has sparked debate on social media and prompted an internal review by the municipality, while legal experts