International cooperation strengthens – new Memorandum of Understanding signed

On Friday the 15th of February a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Ilia State University in Tbilisi, Georgia. The cooperation concerns LUMA-activity (STEM-activity) in relation to the education of teachers and research. The agreement lasts over a five-year span.

”We learn from each other during international cooperation. The Memorandum of Understanding is an important opening to develop a science based new teacher education and teaching in schools. Together we are more!” says director, professor Maija Aksela, LUMA Centre Finland, University of Helsinki.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the end of the PRESS-project, which is a part of the Erasmus+ programme.

Our international model can be found in our E-books: In Finnish and in English.

Maija Aksela an postodoctoral researcher Outi Haatainen.
Professor Dr. Maija Aksela and postdoctoral researcher Dr. Outi Haatainen train educators of teachers in sustainability matters. The training took place in Georgia.