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Finland’s greatest asset: Talented R&D engineers

Rapid structural change in the Finnish telecom industry has created a unique opportunity for companies looking to hire high-class engineering talent. Today, Finland is a perfect place to set up a research and development unit.

Life & society Education

The truth about Finnish schools

In autumn 2016 Finland’s comprehensive schools adopted a new core curriculum that has in some critical circles been described as the downfall of the world’s best education system. Educational experts respond to these claims, to explain if there is any truth in them.

Business & innovation Innovation

Solving the big problems

The University of Helsinki’s science competition winners are no soft touches for emotionless communications and threats to biodiversity.

Business & innovation Cleantech

Eliminating waste in a circular economy

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Business & innovation Climate

Finnish weatherman for the world

Foreigners in Finland are often amazed to find that everything still seems to work here even in the worst Nordic winter weather. One key factor behind this miracle is the expert forecasting work done by the Finnish Meteorological Institute.