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Sonja Kosunen, new professor of general education, has studied the relationship between social class and school in Finland. The topic evokes many emotions but offers an important perspective on the discussion on education policy.

The University of Eastern Finland presented awards to accomplished teachers in the university’s Learning Environment Seminar on Tuesday, 22 August.

There is a growing need for English-language education in Finland – already now, the Open University at UEF offers 100 courses taught in English.

At the beginning of next year, there will already be some 60 doctoral researchers working in UEF’s shared doctoral researcher position system.

The more a student follows news about the war, the more depressive symptoms and interfering thoughts they have.

When a Finnish municipality wants impressions, likes and shares on social media, English is the language of choice.

The pilot of seven research institutes and the University of Eastern Finland includes 28 open doctoral researcher positions.

UEF's carbon footprint has shrunk, according to a recent calculation. The university’s overall carbon footprint in 2022 accounted for 86% of the 2019 emissions.

The transformation of our environmental perception is being studied across Europe in the multidisciplinary and international DigiFREN project.