Start learning Finnish this September!

Aug 24, 2022 | Events

Words in Finnish written on post-its stuck on a window
05.06.2022

Do you want to learn the secrets of the Finnish language? Our autumn semester starts on the 12th of September and we’ll be offering online courses for all levels. You can find all the information you need on our Finnish Courses page.

Registration is now open!

Would you like to know more about the course content? Not sure which level you need to join? Or, perhaps you’d like a chance to meet some of the teachers and other students face-to-face. Then join our Open Doors Event on the 5th of September, 17:30-19:00 CET.

Nähdään pian (See you soon)!

Finnish Courses Open Doors Event Poster

The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux draws the red line for Gaza

The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux joins a collective call for justice in Gaza. On 15 June in Brussels, cultural organisations demand a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and EU action. Culture cannot stay silent—join us and wear red.

Johanna Råman appointed new Director of the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux

Johanna Råman has been appointed as the new Director of the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux. Råman begins her four-year term on 1 October 2025, succeeding Laura Boxberg, who has served as Director of the Institute and led its operations since 2021.

Policy and accountability: Finnish cultural and academic institutes gather in Brussels

We are excited to host the annual Spring Days in Brussels, where all 17 Finnish cultural and academic institutes are gathering to explore policy, accountability, and collaboration from 4–6 June 2025. We will be joined by experts, and policymakers.

Michelangelo Miccolis joins professionals programme organised by Hangö Teaterträff, Kiasma Theatre and Performing Arts Centre – Eskus

We are thrilled to support Belgium-based Michelangelo Miccolis’s participation to the professionals programme at URB Festival taking place this June in Helsinki, Finland.

Leading international curators from the Benelux, Sandrine Colard and Gabi Ngcobo, visit Helsinki Biennial Preview

International curators Sandrine Colard and Gabi Ngcobo to visit the Helsinki Biennial Preview as part of Frame’s visitor programme at the Helsinki Biennial, organised in partnership with HAM Helsinki Art Museum.