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Valentina Eremina, MSc, explored how light interacts with advanced nanomaterials: carbon nanotubes, perovskites, and two-dimensional semiconductors.

A study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland and Fimea found that the Finnish news media has given GLP-1 agonists used to treat obesity, such as semaglutide, a great deal of attention while many other new medicines have been ignored.

A recent study found that newspaper images of home care tend to paint a picture of efficient care workers in a hectic work environment, while portraying older clients as passive recipients of care.

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.

Professor of Education Sonja Kosunen has received Starting Grant funding from the European Research Council (ERC) for theoretical development of research on teacher segregation.

The development of education and impact of research were among the themes addressed at the Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2025–2026 of the University of Eastern Finland.