News and blogs from the Finnish Institute for Educational Research

News and blogs from the Finnish Institute for Educational Research.

News and blogs from the Finnish Institute for Educational Research

Who earns a PhD in Finland? Family background and equality of opportunity

Finland exhibits one of the highest levels of social mobility into PhD education, write Jouni Helin and Kristian Koerselman in science blogue.

University of Jyväskylä receives €2.4 million in strategic research funding

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.

Population change is already visible in the everyday life of schools – what does the future of basic education and equality in learning look like?

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: Technology use in teaching remains rare

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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Shaping the Future of Skills: Skills2Capabilities Project Heads to Final Conference in Maastricht

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

National Practices Supporting VET Systems: Multi-agency Collaboration

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

National Practices Supporting VET Systems: Delivery and Support

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

National Practices Supporting VET Systems: Management and Organisation of VET

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

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

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

Embracing Digital in VET Career Guidance

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

Student councils need improvement – survey reveals gap between ideals and everyday life

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.