Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology - News

The next doctoral conferment ceremony of the University of Eastern Finland will be held in Joensuu in early June.

Explore the story of Tamalika Sarkar at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), driven by a passion for environmental science. From selecting UEF for its outstanding courses to relishing hands-on lab experiences, Tamalika highlights her favorite moments, including a memorable revelation about tap water in Finland. She emphasizes Finland's commitment to sustainability and the unique appeal of Kuopio.

Researchers from the Aerosol Physics Research Group at UEF participated in a study that investigated the formation of aerosols from forest emissions, their climate effects and the performance of atmospheric models in describing these.

MSc Nicola A. Kokkonen's research shows that specialized peatland plant species are threatened by gradual drying and that the impact of climate change on peatlands may be accelerated by the stress of seasonal droughts.

The Ministry of Education and Culture has allocated a total of 225 million euros to universities for pilot projects in doctoral education. The University of Eastern Finland is involved in 11 pilots now selected for funding.

Associate Professor Miina Porkka's ERC-funded research project AQUAGUARD investigates how human actions modify the water cycle and how these changes affect life on Earth.

Seven people applied for the post by the deadline. The Rector will be elected from among five candidates, as two of the candidates do not meet the eligibility criteria.

MXenes are new and very promising nanomaterials that are being intensively explored in many fields of science and technology.

FM Tanja Turunen's research relates to human infertility and provides new insights into sperm function in different microenvironments.

Interestingly, diet quality appeared to modify several associations of particulate matter exposure with cardiometabolic health.