News and blogs from the Finnish Institute for Educational Research

The Strategic Research Council (SRC) established within the Research Council of Finland has granted a total of 29 million euros for research supporting economic growth and the future of work.

In many municipalities in Finland, the number of children will decrease significantly in the coming years, whereas in growth centres the trend is characterised by an increase in the multilingual population.

Professor Päivi Häkkinen from the University of Jyväskylä calls for more guidance, training and systematic support to teachers for the pedagogically purposeful use of technology in teaching.

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Skills2Capabilities project concludes with a final conference showcasing key insights on improving vocational education and tackling skill mismatches across Europe on 13–14 November 2025 in Maastricht

This blog post shares selected insights from the Skills2Capabilities project, illustrated through national case studies and infographics. Finland, Norway, and the UK offer examples on how they are embedding career guidance within multi-agency approaches t

This blog post shares selected insights from the Skills2Capabilities project, illustrated through national case studies and infographics. Austria and Germany offer examples of how they are reaching learners through innovative approaches to guidance, visib

This blog post shares selected insights from the Skills2Capabilities project, illustrated through national case studies and infographics. Estonia and Bulgaria offer two examples of national approaches that combine legislative change, institutional coordin

Skills2Capabilities blog: Insights from the Skills2Capabilities Workshop titled “What Can We Learn from VET and Skills Practices Across Europe?”

Skills2Capabilities blog: How Technology is Transforming VET Career Guidance Across Europe

A Nordic study highlights the need to develop structures for participation and to support the growth of children and young people as active citizens at a time when democracy is facing new challenges.

Skills2Capabilities blog: Unpacking how seven European countries fund career guidance in VET.