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Although increasing attention is being paid on participatory research methods, they still remain underused in research addressing older people’s learning.

Awards were presented to Researcher Andrew Agbaje, Professor Larisa Leisiö, Postdoctoral Researcher Piritta Torssonen and the Karelian Institute.

In 2017–2018, the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Turku organised a Bachelor’s and a Master’s programme for fifty Namibian teachers. The teachers have found good employment in Namibia.

For pupils and teachers spending a large part of their day in the school, the school soundscape is an important factor of well-being.

Kone Foundation has selected 13 research projects from UEF for funding, which amounts to a total of 2.6 million euros.

User-centered translation offers many methods, which may be adapted for translators, language service providers, and translator training.

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

The work of the University of Eastern Finland’s teacher education and teacher training schools on the international eTwinning platform has received recognition.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Director of North Savo Wellbeing Services County Marko Korhonen, Doctor of Social Sciences, has been selected as the Alumnus of the Year of the University of Eastern Finland.

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