UEF in English - old | Areas of Expertise and Strengths in ResearchNatural Sciences and New technologiesThe natural sciences and related technologies are the key factors behind the future financial prosperity of Finland. The high standard of basic research in natural sciences at the University of Eastern Finland serves as a foundation for developing new technologies and applications in biotechnology, information technology, materials technology and nanotechnology. Strengths in Research:
Teacher training, education and cultureLife-course management skills, access to education and intercultural competence are essential elements that are necessary for individuals to cope in our society, which is becoming increasingly knowledge intensive. The strong expertise in cultural and behavioural sciences at the University of Eastern Finland rests on its research into cultures, education, teaching, learning and the human life course. Strengths in Research:
borders, european border areas and russiaGlobalisation, on the other hand, is posing great challenges for the welfare state. The development of European fringe areas and border regions, their differences in levels of prosperity and interaction with Russia are among the topical themes of research at the University of Eastern Finland. Moreover, the university is actively involved in European and global research networks addressing research and education in the humanities, theology and social sciences. Strengths in Research:
health sciences, molecular medicine and welfare research
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environmental research and renewable natural resources
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emerging fieldsThe emerging fields involve disciplines that have gained recognition in the international research evaluations and thus have the potential to evolve into areas of expertise. The emerging fields are supported by strategic funding, and further investments in the emerging fields are tied to their compatibility with the profile and strategic outlines of the university.
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Health and well-being are the cornerstones of all human activity. The University of Eastern Finland provides training for a variety of social welfare and health care professionals and researchers. Furthermore, molecular medicine and clinical research are used to develop disease diagnostics and new treatment methods. The prevention of chronic national diseases rests on the university’s strong expertise in health sciences.
The extensive research conducted by the University of Eastern Finland on forests and other renewable natural resources, the human habitat, climate and water systems in the natural sciences, health sciences and social sciences underscores the sustainable use of natural resources and constitutes an internationally unique research cluster in the field.