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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

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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.

Zheng Yu taking measurements on peatland field.

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.

Student with headphones sitting by a window.

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.