Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology - News

After a three-year contract as a doctoral researcher, it will be possible to apply for two-year, transitional postdoc funding.

New analysis shows that the global freshwater cycle has shifted far beyond pre-industrial conditions.

Coordinated by the University of Eastern Finland, the Doctoral Education Pilot for Mathematics of Sensing, Imaging and Modelling, DREAM, will be training doctors in the thematic field of the FAME Flagship.

Magnetic resonance imaging can be used to visualize plant structures and examine internal damage.

The YUFERING project of the YUFE University Alliance has developed ways for universities to diversify researcher assessment.

For the alumni of the University of Eastern Finland, the year 2024 kicked off with a webinar where leading experts of their respective fields talked about their careers. Nearly 400 alumni had registered for the event.

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.