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The Eastern Finland University Group summit brought together a wide range of key actors to discuss the deepening of collaboration and the continuation of the negotiations.

The study found that companion animals and horses experience a wide range of experiences related to transportation and interpreted by humans, which appear entangled with human activities.

The international QS World University Rankings by Subject evaluates universities worldwide across academic subjects.

A new study led by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and Lakehead University provides the first comprehensive scoping review and research agenda dedicated specifically to Via Ferrata tourism and recreation.

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.

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.

A recent study among senior IT industry managers shows that video meetings have a dual impact on remote leadership.

Research offers increasingly accurate tools for identifying anti-democratic rhetoric and disinformation.