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Higher educated youths´ share in Finland still below OECD average
The share of young adults with a tertiary degree in Finland is 39%, which is lower than the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and…
Helsinki University condemns violence in Gaza: Rector
Rector of the University of Helsinki Sari Lindblom expressed grave concern about the situation in Gaza and condemned the use of…
Turku University temporarily expels 4 students for cheating
The University of Turku expelled four students temporarily for cheating in the examination, university sources said. The students…
YKI tests registration system changes due to rising applicants
The authority is bringing changes to the registration system of the intermediate level tests for the National Certificates of Language…
Lack of childhood friendships linked to suicidal thoughts in over-50s: study
An international University of Helsinki study has found that adverse childhood circumstances increase the risk of suicidal ideation in…
3000 students to wait for getting housing benefit for September
About 3,000 students will have to wait to get housing benefit for September, said the national social insurance institution- Kela in a…
Helsinki University ranks 94th in world´s best universities list
The University of Helsinki improved its ranking and secured 94th place in the list of the best universities in the world this year,…
Mobile phone ban kicks in for Finnish school students
As the fall semester began this week in Finnish primary and secondary schools, new legislation took effect banning the use of personal…
Drivers urged to be alert as new school session begins
The autumn school semester will bring a large number of new people to traffic, as first-graders start going to school this week.…
Helsinki takes stiffen measures against bullying at daycare
All city departments will adopt a coherent approach to prevent and address bullying when the early childhood education and pre-primary…