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Innovative space technology from Finland

Iceye, from Finland, is creating real-time radar imaging delivered from space via microsatellites. The technology has global potential.

Life & society Sports

Finnish star Markkanen makes mark in America

Lauri Markkanen is making his NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls. This is the story of how he got there.

Business & innovation Arctic

Cold is the new hot in Finland

Finland is filled with supercool Arctic skills. Learn about Arctic snow-how and know-how!

Business & innovation Health

Finnish scientists: Pine-bud bacteria may help cure humans

Researchers at the University of Oulu have discovered that bacteria found in pine buds may hold the key to new treatments for conditions including Alzheimer’s and macular degeneration.

Business & innovation Universities

Pop the scientists’ bubbles!

Helsinki University is using a competition, the Helsinki Challenge, to develop and fund scientific research. The winners will receive €375,000.

Life & society Education

Finnish universities among global elite

Times Higher Education names seven Finnish universities for world-class excellence. We visit the newest one on the list.

Life & society Language

Aalto’s foreign lecturers learn Finnish

Foreign professors at Helsinki’s Aalto University attend courses in Finnish language and culture. It’s useful – and fun.

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