Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology - News

The Amazon rainforest has been degraded by a much greater extent than scientists previously believed with more than a third of remaining forest affected by humans, according to a new study, published in Science.

Master of Agriculture Xiaoqian Xu's research could reflect the decision-making of farmers on growing crops and spatial management of the crop plantations.

The focus of Professor Marjut Roponen’s research has always been on inhaled exposures and, in particular, on their impact on children’s health. Studies concerning exposures during pregnancy are still rather limited.

Neurocenter Finland seeks to promote national and international research collaboration in order to contribute to innovations related to the promotion of brain health, diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation.

The Kuopio Health "metro map" introduces the key organizations in the health ecosystem.

MSc Ondřej Haluska's doctoral thesis proposed one possibility of utilisation of barley husks, a by-product after grain processing, according to circular economy approaches.

Shekh Emran developed new Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) based measurement and analysis techniques for the next-generation assessment of oral mucosal health.

The Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes taught in English at the University of Eastern Finland attracted an impressive 10,730 applications for admission.

Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland are currently studying whether group-based digital gaming can improve the prospects, well-being and life management of young people at risk of social exclusion in the North Savo region.

The Academy of Finland has granted 9.5 million euros of funding to the University of Eastern Finland to strengthen the university’s research profile.