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Who do you think deserves the next edition of the Finland-based International Gender Equality Prize?

Do you know of someone who builds and defends equality? From October 25 to December 31, 2018, you can nominate a candidate for the next International Gender Equality Prize, a biennial award presented in Tampere, Finland.

Arts & culture Nature

The media is the mushroom: Finnish artist reveals hidden forest colours

In the forests of Finland, autumn is mushroom-picking season. Artist and photographer Saara Alhopuro is using her harvest to create colour-saturated, transient artworks.

Business & innovation Technology

Finnish AI image analysis supports better healthcare

Fimmic develops intelligent, cloud-based software solutions for digital microscopy, speeding up tissue analysis and enabling better patient care.

Life & society Cuisine

Finnish baking tradition combines cinnamon, cardamom, sugar and love

It tastes divine, goes great with coffee or tea, and forms part of the fabric of Finnish society. To experience the best that Finland has to offer, you really have to try a korvapuusti.

Business & innovation Technology

Combining Finnish educational expertise and artificial intelligence

Claned Group combines AI with Finnish educational expertise and data analytics to provide a personalised online learning platform.

Arts & culture Innovation

Delivering Finnish design on demand

Autumn leaves starting to fall in the Finnish capital are a sure sign that it’s time for Helsinki Design Week. In 2018, you can order design items for immediate delivery as easily as you order food online.

Business & innovation Education

Finnish author Linda Liukas teaches kids the poetry of coding

Helping kids bravely embrace technology is the mission of Finland’s pioneering edutech guru Linda Liukas.

Arts & culture Webpick

Maija Kauhanen combines modern beats with folklore elements and powerful singing

In her live shows she invites people to join her musical universe for a while.

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