News University of Eastern Finland and University of Namibia expand collaboration to social sciences 12.8.2022 Warming in the Arctic region has been four times faster than the global average 12.8.2022 AI algorithm that detects brain abnormalities could help cure epilepsy 12.8.2022 Kasvu environmental artwork in the Länsikatu-Siltakatu roundabout is now ready 11.8.2022 Vitamin D supplementation seems to alleviate depressive symptoms in adults 11.8.2022 Doctoral defence of Shih-Yun Wu, M.V.Sc., 26.8.: New study sheds light on animal welfare legislation and how it influences on society in Taiwan 11.8.2022 Mental stress factors are associated with sleep problems among older employees 10.8.2022 Doctoral defence of Anam Fayyaz, MSc, 18 Aug 2022: Experimental data enables the development of predictive computational models for ocular drug development 10.8.2022 All news Subscribe to RSS Read our long articles 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. When nothing is enough – constant dissatisfaction burns out the perfectionist student A study conducted with university students uncovered new information about students prone to perfectionism and the impact of remote learning on students’ well-being. People with dementia and the right to independent life Experiences of people with dementia and their family members show researchers how a progressive illness affects the realisation of the fundamental rights, and how the status of people with dementia can be improved. 50 years of research into articular health Bone and cartilage research in applied physics initially started as pioneering research. Today, it is recognised as cutting edge all across the globe. Making different worldviews and religions part of education The Creating Spaces for Diversity of Worldviews in Early Childhood Education project aims to enhance teachers’ competence on worldview education and to develop early childhood pedagogy that recognises diversity. A balance between agriculture and emissions can be found by managing the water table level of peat soils The mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture is one step in Finland's way towards carbon neutrality. In agriculture, emissions are released by animals and soil. Researchers and decision-makers are particularly interested in peat soils. Acknowledging the past, looking to the future Sustainability transitions call for swift action, but the identity and history of past livelihoods should also be acknowledged. Microbial therapy for fatty liver You, too, could be suffering from fatty liver – even if you don’t drink any alcohol. Often, weight gain causes fat to build up in the liver, but also genes, gut microbes, and even environmental chemicals play a role. Distance learning skills are learnable Distance learning requires students to have a strong ability to self-manage and adopt new ways of doing things. Social contacts and the right amount of leisure time are also part of the daily life of distance learning. Learn about our new professors Pirkko Pussinen appointed as Professor of Translational Dentistry at the University of Eastern Finland Oral inflammatory diseases have been linked to, e.g., cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. “The significance of the oral microbiome is of great interest right now," says Professor of Translational Dentistry Pirkko Pussinen. Olli Sippula appointed as Professor in Emissions of Combustion Processes “Combustion processes generate air pollution that has an impact on human health and the environment everywhere around the world,” Professor in Emissions of Combustion Processes Olli Sippula says. Jari Laukkanen appointed as Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Eastern Finland “When we know more about the interactions between genes and lifestyles, it is possible to strive for increasingly individualised risk assessment and better targeted treatment of cardiovascular disease,” Professor Jari Laukkanen says. Ecosystem modelling reforms forest management “Ecosystem modelling is a highly topical field of science. Modern forest management requires that several forest ecology issues be considered at once,” Professor Annamari (Ari) Laurén says. Aku Seppänen appointed as Professor of Inverse Problems and Uncertainty Modelling Inverse problems refer to mathematical problems that cannot be solved in a straightforward manner; instead, solving them requires a broad range of methodological expertise, says Professor Aku Seppänen says. Inari Sakki appointed as Professor of Social Psychology Researchers working in a currently ongoing European research project have found that the reasons behind people’s support for populist movements are complex. Terhi Saaranen appointed as Professor of Nursing Science, especially Health Pedagogy The need for pedagogical expertise in health care grows as the focus is shifting to health promotion, says Professori Terhi Saaranen. Reino Pöyhiä appointed as Professor of Palliative Medicine at the University of Eastern Finland In Finland, not everyone has access to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. “Unfortunately, the level of care depends on where the patient lives. Furthermore, certain patient groups are left outside adequate palliative care,” says Professor of Palliative Medicine Reino Pöyhiä. Antti Haapala appointed as Professor of Wood Materials Science and Technology Following in the footsteps of his father, Professor of Wood Materials Science and Technology Antti Haapala entered the wood processing sector at the age of 16, when he started working in a UPM paper mill in Kajaani. Sanna Vehviläinen appointed as Professor of Career Counselling Sanna Vehviläinen started as Professor of Career Counselling on 1 January 2022. Events 18 Aug 2022 Doctoral defence of Anam Fayyaz, MSc, Drug Research, online 19 Aug 2022 Doctoral defence of Chonticha Chantakeeree, MSc, Nursing Science, Kuopio and online 21 Aug 2022 NUAS 2022 Facilities & Environment Conference 2022 23 Aug 2022 9th Kuopio Alzheimer Symposium and 3rd Nordic Memory Clinic Conference 25 Aug 2022 35th Finnic Phonetics Symposium 26 Aug 2022 Doctoral defence of Shih-Yun Wu, MVSc, Criminal Law and Judicial Procedure, online 31 Aug 2022 Doctoral Defense of Annika Lonkila, MSc, Environmental Policy, Joensuu 8 Sep 2022 Opening ceremony of the Academic Year 2022-2023 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. News archive News, press releases and web articles published by UEF. Events archive Learn more about past events organised at UEF. 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. Contact UEF Communications and Media Relations Petri Hynynen Director of Communication Services petri.hynynen@uef.fi +358504078996 Maj Vuorre International Communications Coordinator maj.vuorre@uef.fi +358504303880 Risto Löf Head of Communications risto.lof@uef.fi +358503421958 Sari Eskelinen Communications specialist sari.eskelinen@uef.fi Ulla Kaltiala Communications specialist ulla.kaltiala@uef.fi +358407456463 Marianne Mustonen Communications specialist marianne.mustonen@uef.fi +358447162394 Nina Venhe Communications specialist nina.venhe@uef.fi +358505930160 Varpu Heiskanen Photographer varpu.heiskanen@uef.fi +358504338264 Raija Törrönen Visual Designer raija.torronen@uef.fi +358403553294 Show more