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University of Eastern Finland climbs in THE Impact Ranking

2.6.2023
Saastamoinen Foundation grants for year 2023 awarded

1.6.2023
YUFE Alliance meets on the Joensuu Campus on 12–16 June 2023

1.6.2023
Pfizer becomes a member of Kuopio Health

1.6.2023
Bicycle parking will be reformed on the Kuopio Campus during summer 2023

1.6.2023
Academy of Finland grants nearly 800,000 euros of funding for research projects in the field of culture and society

31.5.2023
School of Pharmacy secures MSCA funding for the development of nano-carriers for ocular drugs

31.5.2023
Academy of Finland grants funding to 12 Academy Projects in biosciences, health and environmental research at UEF

30.5.2023

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New tools for tackling breast cancer

New drugs are constantly being developed for breast cancer. In the future, artificial intelligence will be used to assess individual risk for cancer. Liquid biopsy, on the other hand, reveals the risk of cancer recurrence.

The foundations of science capital are laid already in school

Having shared science capital promotes justice and equality in society. The foundation for this is laid already in school.

A Finland of forests and peatlands is a carbon sink

For half a century, Finland's forest resources have grown steadily. In recent years, however, this growth has plateaued due to increased fellings. What will happen to our carbon storage?

One university, a thousand stories

Did you know that more than 3,000 people work at the University of Eastern Finland, employed under 225 different professional titles? This story sheds light on who they are, where they come from, and what they do.

Open science is facing some headwind

In Finland, a national policy for open science and research is under way. At the same time, open access to knowledge challenges the business logic and appreciation of traditional scientific publishing.

Wood chemicals interest researchers and industry

The composition of wood chemicals is very complex, which complicates their extraction and further application.

Diet can support the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders

Psychobiotics may have the potential to affect mood, and the ketogenic diet is being tested as part of the treatment of severe mental health disorders. New evidence on how nutrition impacts the mind keeps on mounting.

When nothing is enough – constant dissatisfaction burns out the perfectionist student

A study conducted with university students uncovered new information about students prone to perfectionism and the impact of remote learning on students’ well-being.

People with dementia and the right to independent life

Experiences of people with dementia and their family members show researchers how a progressive illness affects the realisation of the fundamental rights, and how the status of people with dementia can be improved.

50 years of research into articular health

Bone and cartilage research in applied physics initially started as pioneering research. Today, it is recognised as cutting edge all across the globe.

Learn about our new professors

Tommi Hakala appointed as Professor of Experimental Nanophotonics

According to Professor Tommi Hakala, nanophotonics is a field of science that aims at smaller optical devices and diverse harnessing of light for technology.

Jussi Laine as appointed as Professor of Multidisciplinary Border Studies

The narrative relating to the fence to be built on Finland’s border with Russia is manipulative – and one that has become hegemonic in Finland, says Professor Jussi P. Laine.

Marjut Roponen appointed as Professor of Toxicology of Environmental Exposures

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.

Kati Launis appointed as Professor of Literature

Studying 19th century fiction can uncover details hidden in the margins of history that are enough to rewrite the whole story.

Hille Janhonen-Abruquah appointed as Professor of Home Economics

Home economics helps our everyday life in a changing world.

Katja Kanninen appointed as Professor of Cellular Neurobiology

“In Alzheimer's disease, the olfactory mucosa is affected by similar changes as those occurring in the brain,” Katja Kanninen says.

Jani Saastamoinen appointed as Professor of Business Studies

Finland’s unique and extensive sets of register-based data provide researchers with the opportunity to explore people’s risk-taking behaviour in a genuine market environment.

Jari Vauhkonen appointed as Professor of Forest Planning

Appointed as Professor of Forest Planning at the University of Eastern Finland this November, Jari Vauhkonen says that collaboration between forest owners should be incentivised.

Päivi Pihlaja appointed as Professor of Educational Science

Newly appointed Professor of Educational Science Päivi Pihlaja calls for more versatile journalism on inclusion in education.

Marja Sorvari appointed as Professor of Russian Literature and Culture

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has given new perspectives to Russian literature research, while also making it extremely relevant.

Katri Hämeen-Anttila appointed as Professor of Social Pharmacy, especially Pharmaceutical Policy, at UEF

The extensive reform of pharmaceutical matters in Finland may bring clarity to how pharmacies implement medication counselling.

Sirpa Lappalainen appointed as Professor of Sociology at the University of Eastern Finland

The current perception of Finland as a model country for equality often prevents us from seeing not only structural inequalities, but also various more subtle forms of discrimination and exclusion.

Pekka Metso appointed as Professor of Practical Theology

The roots of Orthodox theology education in Joensuu don’t date back very far, but thanks to persistent efforts, theology at UEF today is an academic, research-oriented discipline.

Jonne Naarala appointed as Professor of Radiation Biology

“In radiation research, new technologies come with new challenges,” says Jonne Naarala, Professor of Radiation Biology.

Minna Stolt appointed as Professor of Nursing Science

“Many foot health problems go untreated. Too often, people think that a little pain and discomfort is normal. In reality, they are a sign of the feet not being well,” Professor Minna Stolt says.