Natural sciences and mathematics form the foundation for technological expertise, innovation activities, promotion of sustainable development, circular economy, and responsibility. Developing fundamental skills in technology is essential to ensure that Finland remains competitive and innovative in a global environment.
FITech offers courses on the basics of technology, such as mathematics, data and statistical science, as well as general engineering skills. These are often closely linked to courses focusing on topics like ICT and energy.
MaTech (FITech Mathematics)
MaTech is a development project for mathematics education that aims to enhance the appeal of mathematics and technology education and to motivate students to study mathematics as part of their studies. The project promotes the content development of mathematics education, curriculum and teaching collaboration, university profiling, and the reduction of unnecessary overlaps in basic studies. All FITech universities, as well as the University of Helsinki, are involved in this project.
- Funding: The Ministry of Education and Culture
- Duration: 2025–2026
- More information: MaTech project page
Thematic steering group
The thematic steering group of science and engineering skills develops collaboration within the network related to these topics.
Members of the thematic steering group:
- Nuutti Hyvönen (Aalto University)
- Risto Korhonen and Lasse Heikkinen (University of Eastern Finland)
- Lassi Roininen (LUT University)
- Pekka Salmi (University of Oulu)
- Simo Ali-Löytty and Erja Sipilä (Tampere University)
- Ville Leppänen (University of Turku)
- Otto Ellonen (University of Vaasa)
- Mikko Helle (Åbo Akademi University)
- Antti Aarnio (Technology Industries of Finland)
The convenor and content preparer of the meetings is Jaakko Hyytiä (FITech team).
