Philosophical Faculty - News

A special duty to revive the Karelian language was assigned to the University of Eastern Finland in the beginning of 2021, and funding for the work has been granted for two years.

The University of Eastern Finland has appointed new Deans for its faculties for a term of office stating at the beginning of 2022.

Tuuli Ahonen and Glyd Jun Aranes have been selected as new student representatives of the University of Eastern Finland to the Young Universities for the Future of Europe, YUFE, network.

The study examines variation in the use of the active past participle in Border Karelian dialects.

The purpose of MA Tuomas Kervinen's doctoral dissertation is to develop a framework of reading and interpretation based on René Girard’s mimetic theory.

Several projects are underway at the University of Eastern Finland that seek to help embrace a gentler and more accepting approach to food and eating in food education. 

In order for children to have an uncomplicated relationship with food, it is good to start building a balanced food relationship in already in early childhood education.

The University of Eastern Finland will use its strategic funding to support applicants to Academy Research Fellow positions in the autumn 2021 call through a number of measures.

Last year, the University of Eastern Finland launched a research project that promotes learning and teaching in a new way.