HRMI and Finland

22/03/2018

Finnish Winter Sports - SAVAGE ICE SWIMMING CHALLENGE :)!

This is the second episode of our new four-part series MEANWHILE IN FINLAND where we bring some positive anarchy into Finnish innovations! In this episode we...

23/01/2018

Helsinki, Finland: minus 19 Celsius today! It's cold, and we have 35 cm snow. We Finns love this weather because we can ski and skate. Would Sri Lankans like this cold weather :)?

14/12/2017

Did you know that Santa Claus lives in Finland?

28/10/2017

How is internationality a part of Finnish education?

As Finland is a member of the European Union, the country participates actively in the development of education and training on the European level. Finland is also a participant in the educational …

28/10/2017

Finland has been investing significantly in health-related education, research and research infrastructures. In fact, Finland provides a mix of both high levels of R&D and highly evolved healthcare. This combination makes Finland one of the top countries in health technology.

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27/10/2017

What type of support and guidance are provided in the Finnish education system?

Finnish education is based on the principle that equal opportunities for learning, education and growth must be provided for all students. Support plays a key role in ensuring that this principle i…

26/10/2017

Finland's education system has definitely changed during the past 100 years. The system has changed, adapted, innovated and improved with the changing times. Follow the following link to read how four generations of a Finnish family have experienced Finnish education and what changes they have seen.

Four generations of a Finnish family tell about their school experiences. Over the years, Finnish education has constantly evolved, and now Finland is entering a new learning phase again.

26/10/2017

Innovation is a constant part of Finnish education. Here is an article about Finnish grandmothers and grandfathers participating in lectures to help children who are struggling with reading, as a part of an innovation project!

Reading Grandmas and Grandpas visit schools to help students struggling with reading. During the reading session, the student gets the undivided attention of a trained Reading Grandma or Grandpa and positive reinforcement.

26/10/2017

A new health tech innovation from the Finnish city of Turku could prove to be very useful for many people.

A smartphone application developed by researchers at the University of Turku can detect myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. No extra equipment is required for the app as it utilises the phone's built-in motion sensors, especially the gyroscope. Therefore, the used technology is…

25/10/2017

What is teacher education like in Finland?

Teachers are a significant and a necessary part of education, and they hold much of the power when it comes to the quality and nature of every day teaching at schools and institutes. Becoming a qua…

25/10/2017

Finnish education is already something very unique and special, and its future looks quite interesting!

Visit the Amazon during geography class? Or use a hologram to learn about the human body? In a few years, Finnish students will be able to do just that – and much more – as classrooms will have smart surfaces, allowing students to learn in a much more interactive, gamified way. Read more (p.12) http://ow.ly/UDgx30g5lZX