News University of Eastern Finland succeeded in an international sustainability ranking 5.12.2023 Open science as part of researcher assessment 5.12.2023 Research Council of Finland grants funding for research infrastructure – UEF participates in five projects 5.12.2023 New deep learning challenge to estimate breast density from mammograms 5.12.2023 Doctoral defence of Eveliina Korhonen, MSc, 15 Dec 2023: New insights into inflammasome activation in age-related macular degeneration 5.12.2023 New Academy Project to enhance the treatment of glioma 4.12.2023 All news Subscribe to RSS Events 8 Dec 2023 Juha Mehtonen, MSc: Doctoral Defence in Molecular Medicine, Kuopio 8 Dec 2023 Iñaki Urzainki, MSc: Doctoral defence in Forestry, Joensuu 11 Dec 2023 Rijal Ramdani, MPA: Doctoral Defence in Environmental Policy, Joensuu 13 Dec 2023 Dmitrii Lepilin, MSc: Doctoral defence in Forestry, Joensuu 14 Dec 2023 Frontiers in Health Sciences Webinar 15 Dec 2023 Mervi Rantsi, MHS: Doctoral Defence in Health Economics, Kuopio All events Subscribe to RSS Doctoral dissertations Dissertation press releases and public examinations of doctoral dissertations. Science events The University of Eastern Finland organises several science events each year. Expand your horizons with our long reads The UEF 10 mire is a treasure trove for researchers In 2020, the University of Eastern Finland celebrated its 10th anniversary and marked the occasion by setting up a private conservation area in the Ylpässuo mire in Kiuruvesi, eastern Finland. Today, this conservation area is one of the seven Open Labs included in the European REWET project. The essence of an apple Scientific research offers different perspectives to the fruit – here’s how experts of biology, nutrition, history and theology approach the essence of an apple. Happiness – it’s not about the money for Finns Looking into factors explaining people’s happiness in Finland, researchers found that when it comes to money, having enough is more important than having a lot. New tools for tackling breast cancer New drugs are constantly being developed for breast cancer. In the future, artificial intelligence will be used to assess individual risk for cancer. Liquid biopsy, on the other hand, reveals the risk of cancer recurrence. The foundations of science capital are laid already in school Having shared science capital promotes justice and equality in society. The foundation for this is laid already in school. A Finland of forests and peatlands is a carbon sink For half a century, Finland's forest resources have grown steadily. In recent years, however, this growth has plateaued due to increased fellings. What will happen to our carbon storage? One university, a thousand stories Did you know that more than 3,000 people work at the University of Eastern Finland, employed under 225 different professional titles? This story sheds light on who they are, where they come from, and what they do. Open science is facing some headwind In Finland, a national policy for open science and research is under way. At the same time, open access to knowledge challenges the business logic and appreciation of traditional scientific publishing. Wood chemicals interest researchers and industry The composition of wood chemicals is very complex, which complicates their extraction and further application. Diet can support the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders Psychobiotics may have the potential to affect mood, and the ketogenic diet is being tested as part of the treatment of severe mental health disorders. New evidence on how nutrition impacts the mind keeps on mounting. Meet our new professors UEF Distinguished Professor Frank Sobott brings cutting-edge mass spectrometry expertise to the University of Eastern Finland The recruitment of the university’s first UEF Distinguished Professor at the Department of Chemistry is a new opening to boost international collaboration and strategic research. Sanna Salmi appointed as Professor of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases Professor Sanna Salmi's research focuses on a constellation of diseases comprising asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis and NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease. Harri Kokkola appointed as Professor of Aerosol-Cloud Interactions “I’m optimistic about how political actors and the business community already have promoted green technology,” Professor of Aerosol-Cloud Interactions Harri Kokkola says. Seita Romppanen appointed as Professor of Environmental Law, especially sustainability transition According to Professor of Environmental Law Seita Romppanen, the sustainability transition poses challenges to law both as a system and as an academic discipline. Henrik Heräjärvi appointed as Professor of Wood Products Technology For the environment, building something new is almost always the worst solution, Henrik Heräjärvi, Professor of Wood Products Technology, says. Leo Kärkkäinen appointed as Professor of Embedded Systems Artificial intelligence and automation are changing the world much like the industrial revolution did, Professor of Embedded Systems Leo Kärkkäinen says. Annakaisa Haapasalo appointed as Professor of Molecular Neurodegeneration A working-age person’s strange behaviour may be a sign of frontotemporal dementia – patient-derived cells now provide new insights into the disease. Annakaisa Haapasalo’s interest in the disease was sparked by its complex nature and strong hereditariness. Anna-Maija Castrén appointed as Professor of Sociology "Family forms have become increasingly diverse – a change that sometimes escapes attention in Finland,” Professor Anna-Maija Castrén says. Erkko Sointu appointed as Professor of Special Education Teachers’ broader expertise in special education would benefit teaching and studying also in higher education institutions. At best, it could even affect employment. Sonja Kosunen appointed Professor of General Education Sonja Kosunen, new professor of general education, has studied the relationship between social class and school in Finland. The topic evokes many emotions but offers an important perspective on the discussion on education policy. Tomi Mäki-Opas appointed as Professor of Social and Public Policy New indicators and methods are constantly being developed to assess the effectiveness of measures taken to promote well-being and health. Tommi Hakala appointed as Professor of Experimental Nanophotonics According to Professor Tommi Hakala, nanophotonics is a field of science that aims at smaller optical devices and diverse harnessing of light for technology. Jussi Laine as appointed as Professor of Multidisciplinary Border Studies The narrative relating to the fence to be built on Finland’s border with Russia is manipulative – and one that has become hegemonic in Finland, says Professor Jussi P. Laine. Marjut Roponen appointed as Professor of Toxicology of Environmental Exposures The focus of Professor Marjut Roponen’s research has always been on inhaled exposures and, in particular, on their impact on children’s health. Studies concerning exposures during pregnancy are still rather limited. Kati Launis appointed as Professor of Literature Studying 19th century fiction can uncover details hidden in the margins of history that are enough to rewrite the whole story. Services for media Looking for an expert? UEF Connect helps you to find our research groups and researchers. Subscribe to our newsletter Interested in research at and current news from UEF? UEF's mediabank Visit our media bank for photos and official logos of the University of Finland. UEF in the media Check out the media news about the University of Eastern Finland. 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