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Doctoral defence of Roman Calpe, MSc, 12.12.2025: Engineering coherence of light with nanostructures: modulation and generation

4.12.2025
Postdoctoral Researchers Emilia Happonen and Antti Luikku received grants from the Foundations' Post Doc Pool

3.12.2025
Recent changes to EU chemicals legislation are rarely reflected in the EU pharmaceutical sector

3.12.2025
Faster data transfer with graphene – UEF hosted the HERMES project’s kick-off meeting

3.12.2025
New regional manager for Neurocenter Finland’s Kuopio Brain & Mind network

3.12.2025
University of Eastern Finland invests in the commercialisation of innovations through regional investment funds

2.12.2025

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Elli Hartikainen, M.Sc. (Health Sciences): Doctoral defence in Health Economics, Kuopio
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2025

Mariia Beliaeva, MSc: Doctoral defence in Chemistry, Joensuu
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2025

Henri Oikarinen, MSc: Doctoral defence in Applied Physics, Kuopio
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2025

Temitayo Olatoye, MA: Doctoral defence in English Language and Culture, Joensuu
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2025

SYLI – Living Biobank – Cancer Laboratory Project Kick-off
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Dec

2025

UEF Global Development Day 2025

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The story of Astuvansalmi rock paintings continues – imaging technology may reveal new paintings

Astuvansalmi in Ristiina, Finland, is home to the largest collection of rock paintings in the Nordic countries. Thanks to imaging methods that are based on computer science, entirely new images may yet be discovered on the rock face.

Hearing care also helps protect memory – hearing and brain researchers join forces

“Investing in hearing care can also help prevent memory disorders,” Professor Aarno Dietz pointed out in a workshop organised by the Hearing Valley project and the UEF Brain Research Unit.

Old and new traditions meet in modern-day Midsummer celebrations

“A woman is always insufficient and incomplete” – social media shapes our perceptions of wellness

A wellness-oriented lifestyle finds fascinating yet contradictory manifestations on social media.

The gut in the lab may reveal what gut microbes do in real time

What we eat affects our gut microbes, and now researchers can follow both good and bad changes step by step.

Successful treatment involves collaboration between the dentist and the patient

What’s your mindset like when arriving for your dental appointment? What happens next? A good dentist listens to and works in agreement with the patient.

Forest damage caused by global warming can be predicted

Global warming is contributing to increasing forest damage in Finland and elsewhere in the world.

Theology of Well-being as a tool for fundamental encounters between people

Suvi-Maria Saarelainen is building a new discipline for which there is a great demand in society.

AI has become a cornerstone of cancer research

The 16th FCI Symposium brought together world-renowned clinical experts and researchers to discuss the latest advances in the fight against cancer.

Dental care can have an impact on the brain

Oral diseases starting with gingivitis double the risk of stroke already in working-age people, while intact molars can help keep the mind sharp.

Meet our new professors

Jonna Koponen appointed as Professor of Marketing

Digital transformation has the potential to reform sales management, says Jonna Koponen, the University of Eastern Finland’s newly appointed Professor of Marketing.

Timo Leppänen appointed as Professor of Biomedical Engineering, especially sleep analytics

With early monitoring and identification of symptoms, sleep disorders could be treated more effectively.

Tiina Sotkasiira appointed as Professor of Social and Public Policy

Information and its reliability play a crucial role in shaping people’s sense of security and capacity to act in various crises and conflicts, says Tiina Sotkasiira, the University of Eastern Finland’s newly appointed Professor of Social and Public Policy.

Michael Ristaniemi appointed as Professor of Practice at the University of Eastern Finland

The newly appointed Professor of Practice will strengthen the link between European corporate law and sustainability.

Elisa Tiilikainen appointed as Professor of Social Work

Seeing people with care needs as a burden dominates the discourse around older adults, Professor Elisa Tiilikainen says.

Marja Härkänen appointed as Professor of Nursing Science

Patient safety incidents and near misses are a reality in patient care. “With people, there’s always the possibility of human error. But we can learn from our mistakes”, says Professor of Nursing Science Marja Härkänen.

Mikko Karttunen appointed as Professor of Computational Engineering

"AI is a bigger change than the internet," Karttunen says. He will start as Principal Investigator at the ELLIS Institute Finland and as Professor and PS Fellow at the University of Eastern Finland in September 2025.

Taru Peltola appointed as Professor of Naturecultures Studies

The relationship with water is becoming problematic in Finland, and this is evident across society, Professor Taru Peltola says.

Tuomas Räsänen appointed as Professor of Environmental History

Historians could offer new perspectives to the discussion on environmental change.

Heta Tuominen appointed as Professor of Educational Science

Research into motivation and well-being can provide ways to shape the learning environment in a less performance-oriented direction.

Juhana Hakumäki appointed as Professor of Clinical Radiology - Increasingly accurate imaging promotes better treatment

Thanks to the rapid development of imaging methods, diseases can now be detected and diagnosed earlier and more accurately than ever before.

Ivana Kholová appointed as Professor of Pathology: Cell and tissue samples can tell us more and more

"Pathologists work mostly with living people," Professor Ivana Kholová points out.

Kaari Mattila appointed as Professor of Practice at the University of Eastern Finland

The new Professor of Practice will promote understanding of human rights, democracy and the rule of law among students of social sciences, while also enhancing their professional skills in these themes.

Harri Hyppölä appointed as the first Professor of Public Health Medicine at the University of Eastern Finland

“We should roll up our sleeves to strengthen primary healthcare. Specialised healthcare cannot make up for what’s lacking in statutory basic public services,” says Professor of Public Health Medicine Harri Hyppölä.

Merja Kokki appointed as Professor of Anaesthesiology

A mother giving birth may need pain relief even before going into full labour. “This is being increasingly acknowledged,” says Merja Kokki, Professor of Anaesthesiology.