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Fifteen doctoral researchers will be recruited to the University of Eastern Finland’s new multidisciplinary doctoral programme.

The university contributes to the international innovation forum with its multidisciplinary expertise, supporting the prestigious technology award.

Associate Professor Kajar Köster and University Lecturer Ilia Moshnikov, with their working groups, received grants of over 200,000 euros for research in forest sciences and linguistics.

Pasi Tuunainen, the University of Eastern Finland’s new Professor of Modern History, points out that although technology and surveillance capabilities relating to the northern regions have evolved over the decades, geography still matters in warfare.

For the first time in its history, the university surpassed the milestone of more than 200 doctoral degrees awarded.

Fiia Söderholm, Lejish Vettikkat Parameswaran, Milla Rosenlund and Eloi Schmauch received the Doctoral Researcher Awards. Professor Anne-Mari Souto was recognised with the Doctoral Supervisor Award.

The new unit will provide expert services to support the university’s research and strategic leadership.

Applications were received evenly across all of the university’s programmes. The majority of applicants, over 90 per cent, came from outside Europe.

The study examines the underexplored adaptive and resilience-building roles of artisanal and small-scale mining.

The University of Eastern Finland has taken on the role of coordinator for the Finnish University Partnership for International Development, UniPID, effective from the beginning of 2026.