Our goal is to inspire and encourage children and young people to study and engage with STEM subjects (mathematics, environmental studies, natural sciences, and technology) through science education activities, such as free-of-charge study visits to universities, new pedagogical innovations for teaching, and after-school activities.
We also support teachers’ lifelong learning, from early childhood education to higher education, across Finland, and strengthen the research-based development of teaching. LUMA Centre Finland has a national task from the Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland, to ensure enough STEM experts and a high level of expertise throughout the country.
News from our network
- A Dynamic Vision for Finnish STEM Education
In May 2026, LUMA Centre Finland approved its renewed Vision and Strategy 2030. It is a forward-looking roadmap that redefines how science education … Read more - Empowering Future Changemakers: LUMA Stars Camp Connects Youth with Research and Sustainability
At the beginning of June, the University of Helsinki’s Kumpula Campus hosted the first-ever LUMA Stars Camp, bringing together young people, teachers, researchers, … Read more - Towards more accessible science education – LUMA Centre Finland network reached 175 000 participants in 2025
In 2025, the activities of the LUMA Centre Finland network grew and diversified significantly, reaching approximately 175 000 children, young people, and teachers … Read more - Finland and LUMA Centre Finland at the Forefront of STEM Education Development in Europe
A recent European Commission report on STEM education in schools provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of STEM across Europe. While … Read more