We are a science education network of Finnish universities. Our aim is to inspire and motivate children and youth into mathematics, science and technology (STEM). To achieve our goal, we develop new methods and activities of science and technology education based on research. Furthermore, we support the life-long learning of teachers working on all levels of education from the early childhood to universities, and strengthen the development of research-based teaching.
LUMA-News
- International Recognition for the Teachers’ Climate Change Forum
The international network Regional Centres of Expertise on ESD (RCE), which promotes sustainability, has awarded a prestigious commendation in the Climate Action category to the LUMA Center Finland network’s international and community-based initiative Teachers’ Climate Change Forum (TCCF). The nomination for the award was made by RCE Helsinki Metropolitan. LUMA Centre Finland has been organizing … Read more - “No Demon, no saviour”: International white paper dispels myths about digital media
LUMA Centre Finland is a long-time member of the “International Dialogue on STEM Education” (IDoS) network. The network has published a new white paper “Early STEM Education in the Digital Age” that shows how digital tools can improve STEM education for young learners. It presents research findings and best practices from six of the world’s … Read more - LUMA Centre Finland – International cooperation and STEM-development at heart
LUMA Centre Finland has reached 100 000 kids and youth – makers of the future face to face – and over one million participants online during the year of 2023; now, the number is only growing. STEM-fields and the learning in these are at heart of the operations. The LUMA Centre Finland network – comprising … Read more - The annual Teachers’ Climate Change Forum – spreading the flame of scientific research in the world
The annual Teachers’ Climate Change Forum – organized at the Hyytiälä Forest Station in Finland – provided teachers and avid learners with opportunities to interact, learn about climate change, project learning and open data in teaching. The Forum was organized September 1st to 3rd in the fall of 2024. Teachers’ responses regarding the Forum were … Read more
The new online book describes our national and international STEM-science education activities.Following Finnish universities belong to the LUMA Centre Finland -network
