We are a science education network of Finnish universities. Our aim is to inspire and motivate children and youth into mathematics, science and technology (STEM). To achieve our goal, we develop new methods and activities of science and technology education based on research. Furthermore, we support the life-long learning of teachers working on all levels of education from the early childhood to universities, and strengthen the development of research-based teaching.
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- LUMA Centre Finland – International cooperation and STEM-development at heartLUMA Centre Finland has reached 100 000 kids and youth – makers of the future face to face – and over one million participants online during the year of 2023; now, the number is only growing. STEM-fields and the learning in these are at heart of the operations. The LUMA Centre Finland network – comprising … Read more
- The annual Teachers’ Climate Change Forum – spreading the flame of scientific research in the worldThe annual Teachers’ Climate Change Forum – organized at the Hyytiälä Forest Station in Finland – provided teachers and avid learners with opportunities to interact, learn about climate change, project learning and open data in teaching. The Forum was organized September 1st to 3rd in the fall of 2024. Teachers’ responses regarding the Forum were … Read more
- Seventh Teachers’ Climate Change Forum in Hyytiälä – Explore photos and lecture materialsThe seventh international Teachers’ Climate Change Forum was held at Hyytiälä Forestry Field Station from 1 to 3 September 2024. Participants and teachers from seven countries enjoyed collaborative learning, interaction, workshops and daily lectures. This year’s topic was teacher–researcher collaboration. In traditional Finnish style, the participants had the opportunity to relax in a sauna, barbecue … Read more
- International Teachers’ Climate Change Forum is held on 2.–3. September 2024 as a hybrid eventUniversity of Helsinki Science Education, a part of LUMA Centre Finland, and the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) are again organizing the international Teachers’ Climate Change Forum 2024 (TCCF). The hybrid event is a chance for continuous professional development for teachers at all levels of education. Teachers’ Climate Change Forum is about … Read more