Helsinki’s Cutting-Edge Learning Environments
The delegation of the Tallinn University on behalf of the SHAREE project visited the University of Helsinki to explore their innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Hosted by our partners at the Food, Culture and Learning research group, part of the Maker@STEM community, we gained valuable insights into how home economics is taught and studied in both formal and informal settings.
We were especially inspired by the modern, purpose-built learning environments at the Institute of Education, which provide flexible, collaborative spaces for teaching practicum courses in home economics and crafts. These facilities not only foster creativity and cooperation but also support interdisciplinary learning and research.
At the Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, we visited ChemistryLab Gadolin, the oldest research center in the Finnish LUMA network. This unique lab brings science to life through interactive experiments, like exploring the carbon footprint of ice cream to teach chemistry, climate change, and sustainability.
With over 8,800 student participants in 2024, Gadolin is inspiring the next generation of scientists. Master’s students also lead workshops, giving them valuable teaching experience. Nearby, the new Helsinki Upper Secondary School for Natural Sciences (HELLU) strengthens the link between schools and the university.