Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies - News

A long-term study spanning more than 50 years illustrates how the beavers that have returned to the Evo region in southern Finland have increased habitat biodiversity.

Talks by Po-Yi Hung and Mei-huan Chen showed how maritime borders and island infrastructures remain dynamic sites of cooperation and contestation. The Taiwanese researchers’ visit was an opportunity to kick off a new collaboration, under the BorderLink Project.

The project aims at enhancing the development and sustainability of the social work profession in Nepal.

Rector Tapio Määttä has appointed the Heads and Deputy Heads of Departments and Schools of the faculties. The Head and Deputy Heads of UEF Law School was appointed by Vice Rector Jussi Pihlajamäki.

The relationship with water is becoming problematic in Finland, and this is evident across society, Professor Taru Peltola says.

An autoethnographic study explored how communication and encounters with healthcare professionals influenced one patient’s sense of control during her treatment journey.

The Excellent Teaching Practitioner 2025 Awards were presented at the UEF Learning Environment Seminar on 19 August.

The UEF Business School has earned business accreditation, issued by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The degree programme consists of studies in sociology and social policy.

Novel study examines how West African states can strategically harness intellectual property regulation to advance their economic and trade interests.