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Eino Solje starts as director of the Brain Research Unit of the University of Eastern Finland

25.1.2023
Doctoral defence of Ondřej Haluska, MSc, 28.1.2023: The cases of dissolved heavy metal removal and Li-ion battery anodes

25.1.2023
YUFE European university alliance launches its 2023 Challenge Teams

24.1.2023
Doctoral defence of Shekh Emran, MSc, 27.1.2023: Novel bioimpedance spectroscopic methods for examination of oral mucosal tissues

23.1.2023
The development of a nasal COVID-19 vaccine continues – the administration method brings substantial benefits to combating the disease

20.1.2023
Katja Kanninen appointed as Professor of Cellular Neurobiology

19.1.2023
Degree programmes taught in English at UEF attract a record-breaking number of applications

19.1.2023
Real4Reg promotes the use of real-world data in decision-making related to the regulation of medicinal products

18.1.2023

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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.

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.

Learn about our new professors

Katja Kanninen appointed as Professor of Cellular Neurobiology

“In Alzheimer's disease, the olfactory mucosa is affected by similar changes as those occurring in the brain,” Katja Kanninen says.

Jani Saastamoinen appointed as Professor of Business Studies

Finland’s unique and extensive sets of register-based data provide researchers with the opportunity to explore people’s risk-taking behaviour in a genuine market environment.

Jari Vauhkonen appointed as Professor of Forest Planning

Appointed as Professor of Forest Planning at the University of Eastern Finland this November, Jari Vauhkonen says that collaboration between forest owners should be incentivised.

Päivi Pihlaja appointed as Professor of Educational Science

Newly appointed Professor of Educational Science Päivi Pihlaja calls for more versatile journalism on inclusion in education.

Marja Sorvari appointed as Professor of Russian Literature and Culture

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has given new perspectives to Russian literature research, while also making it extremely relevant.

Katri Hämeen-Anttila appointed as Professor of Social Pharmacy, especially Pharmaceutical Policy, at UEF

The extensive reform of pharmaceutical matters in Finland may bring clarity to how pharmacies implement medication counselling.

Sirpa Lappalainen appointed as Professor of Sociology at the University of Eastern Finland

The current perception of Finland as a model country for equality often prevents us from seeing not only structural inequalities, but also various more subtle forms of discrimination and exclusion.

Pekka Metso appointed as Professor of Practical Theology

The roots of Orthodox theology education in Joensuu don’t date back very far, but thanks to persistent efforts, theology at UEF today is an academic, research-oriented discipline.

Jonne Naarala appointed as Professor of Radiation Biology

“In radiation research, new technologies come with new challenges,” says Jonne Naarala, Professor of Radiation Biology.

Minna Stolt appointed as Professor of Nursing Science

“Many foot health problems go untreated. Too often, people think that a little pain and discomfort is normal. In reality, they are a sign of the feet not being well,” Professor Minna Stolt says.

Mia Hoffrén appointed as Professor of Civil Law at the University of Eastern Finland

Courts see only the tip of the iceberg of disputes related to housing transactions between private individuals, as most cases get settled outside court rooms.

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.