Finding solutions to the complex problems of our changing world calls for an ability to think and combine things in a novel way. The University of Eastern Finland is building a responsible and sustainable future through a high standard of research and education. Our strategic research is focused on four profile areas:
- Ageing, lifestyles and health
- Environmental change and sustainable use of natural resources
- Cultural encounters, mobilities and borders
- Diversifying learning and interaction
Learn more about our research communities
Research carried out by our strategically significant Research Communities (RCs) is international and of a high scientific standard, generating interdisciplinary research knowledge and solutions to global challenges. It also lays a foundation for the education we offer.
Find our research and researchers
UEF Connect is our expert search service where you can find information about our research groups and researchers. In UEF CRIS research information system you can search publications and other research activities.
See also our regional development projects funded by EU structural funds.
The research topics and themes of the university departments, institutes and schools are presented on their websites, which you can find through the organisation of the university.
Research Excellence
UEF researchers are part of several Finnish Research Flagships and Centres of Excellence and lead projects funded by the Strategic Research Council. Many of our researchers have been awarded highly competed ERC grants by the European Research Council. UEF also coordinates several other Horizon Europe research, innovation and researcher training projects.
Read moreDoctoral education and research careers
The University of Eastern Finland offers advanced scientific education through doctoral programmes and Researcher Training Services.
Our university provides a good working environment and a clear career model for researchers and is committed to the constant development of research careers.
Research environments
Our versatile research environments enable a high standard of scientific research at the University of Eastern Finland. We provide our researchers and partners access to comprehensive library and information services as well as to a high-level research infrastructure, which comprises research equipment, devices, materials and services that are recognised at the national and international levels alike.
Impactful research
Our research is based on openness, impact and responsible conduct of research.
The university’s Research Council, Research Services and Entrepreneurship and Innovation Services, as well as the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity, support the evaluation and development of our research, research funding and innovation activities.
