Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology - News

Nine leading Finnish quantum science and technology institutions signed the InstituteQ Collaboration Agreement, thus establishing a new, larger InstituteQ membership base.

In Finland, forest stands damaged by the European spruce bark beetle tend to concentrate in groups and form clusters, especially in mature Norway spruce forests close to previous infestations, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

The Research Council of Finland granted funding to promote research utilisation.

Dr Angeliki Rigos, a leadership educator at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, shared her insights with staff and students at the University of Eastern Finland.

MSc Fitsum Deriba's key findings show Multi-modal Large Language Models (MLLMs) enhance software students' accessibility awareness and skills.

Sidra Tul Muntaha, MSc, developed integrated photonic devices for compact, high-resolution LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems directly fabricated on silicon chips.

The Research Council of Finland has selected 11 Centres of Excellence for the 2026–2033 programme period.

Chahira Zerouki, MSc, studied the genomic and metabolomic adaptation of two fungal pathogens, Phacidium infestans Karsten DSM 5139 and Colletotrichum salicis strain SimOT6.

Teollisuusneuvos Heikki Väänänen Fund awards grants for wood-related scientific research at the University of Eastern Finland.

Astuvansalmi in Ristiina, Finland, is home to the largest collection of rock paintings in the Nordic countries. Thanks to imaging methods that are based on computer science, entirely new images may yet be discovered on the rock face.