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
- The world’s first LUMA Science Ambassador recognition for Prof. Maija Aksela for her pioneering work
On December 17, 2024, the first director of the national LUMA Centre Finland was awarded the world’s first LUMA Science Ambassador recognition as thanks for her significant pioneering work in developing the network and LUMA activities since 2003, both in Finland and internationally. Prof. Aksela has developed and worked on a collaborative LUMA model. The … Read more - 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 new online book describes our national and international STEM-science education activities.Following Finnish universities belong to the LUMA Centre Finland -network
