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A recent study shows that this interest cannot be explained by a single factor; instead, the phenomenon is linked to a broader search for meaning, community and identity.

Finnish members of the Board of Directors of the Fulbright Finland Foundation are appointed by the Ministry of Education and Culture, and their term lasts four years.

The Eastern Finland University Group summit brought together a wide range of key actors to discuss the deepening of collaboration and the continuation of the negotiations.

The international QS World University Rankings by Subject evaluates universities worldwide across academic subjects.

UEF awarded a record number of degrees in 2025. The number of doctoral degrees, 206, was particularly significant, as this is clearly higher than in previous years.

Saara Rissanen’s doctoral research grew into a health technology startup, Daniel Turkia’s fishing hobby led him to create his own lure brand, and Eeli Hautakangas developed a business idea that matches roommates with student apartments.

Ghadeer Hamed, a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Eastern Finland, talks about how she got interested in YUFE activities and eventually became a representative of the YUFE Student Forum.

Data-driven research is currently being strengthened at the University of Eastern Finland, with social media offering enormous opportunities for it.

The multidisciplinary thematic areas offer new perspectives for developing professional competence.

The COVID-19 pandemic was a major health crisis that challenged citizens’ information management routines. Epistemic ideals guided how people searched for information and adapted their behaviour accordingly.