LUMA Centre Finland

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.

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LUMA-News

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  Professor Jan Lundell is the new director of LUMA Centre FinlandMarch 17, 2025
  At the beginning of February, Jan Lundell started working as the director of LUMA Centre Finland on Kumpula campus. Half of Jan Lundell’s working hours are spent heading LUMA Centre Finland, which coordinates science and technology education in the country, and half on studying chemistry at low temperatures. Lundell returned to his seat of studying … Read more
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  Apply to join the Science on Stage festival in Lithuania and the new STEM Jobs for the Future programMarch 6, 2025
  Science on Stage Festival 2026 Science on Stage is Europe’s largest LUMA teaching event for teachers at all levels. The aim of the international fair is to share ideas, learn new things and meet international colleagues. The next festival will take place from 28 to 31 May 2026 in Klaipėda, Lithuania. From Finland, four projects … Read more
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  Teachers’ Climate Change Forum 2025 empowers educators for a sustainable futureFebruary 27, 2025
  The University of Helsinki’s Science Education (part of LUMA Centre Finland) and the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) are set to host the international Teachers’ Climate Change Forum (TCCF) 2025 in collaboration with the CLIMAte change teachers’ acaDEMY (CLIMADEMY) Conference. The event will take place from March 31 to April 3, 2025, … Read more
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  The world’s first LUMA Science Ambassador recognition for Prof. Maija Aksela for her pioneering workFebruary 10, 2025
  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

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Following Finnish universities belong to the LUMA Centre Finland -network