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UEF awarded a record number of degrees in 2025. The number of doctoral degrees, 206, was particularly significant, as this is clearly higher than in previous years.

GLP-1 medications were associated with a reduced need for hospital care and sickness absence due to psychiatric reasons in a large register-based study.

Researchers have created maps identifying forest stands where bark beetle damage is more likely to occur.

The awards were presented to Heidi Linnanmäki, Immi Kovanen, Julia Lempola, Pinja Räisänen and Veera Korhonen.

The university recognised Niina Gråsten and Tiina Juurela as advocates for greater awareness and understanding of neurodiversity.

Saara Rissanen’s doctoral research grew into a health technology startup, Daniel Turkia’s fishing hobby led him to create his own lure brand, and Eeli Hautakangas developed a business idea that matches roommates with student apartments.