Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology - News

The CI research group led by Professor Pekka Toivanen has received a total of 2.8 million euros in funding from the European Commission and Business Finland for two major EU projects.

The Research Council of Finland’s Scientific Council for Biosciences, Health and the Environment has granted 6.6 million euros of funding to five new Academy Research Fellows, one Clinical Researcher and seven new Academy Projects.

Photonics Finland is proud to announce the appointment of seven new Honorary Members.

FM Joonas Kosonen investigated how overloading and inflammation affect cartilage cell responses.

Nine Academy Projects and four Academy Research Fellows secured funding.

A newly published study reveals that the Saimaa ringed seal is evolutionarily more differentiated than previously known.

MSc Yeray Manuel López-Gómez's thesis explores alternatives to conventional wood preservatives by examining bio-based treatments for solid wood and engineered wood products.

Published in Heredity, a recent study led by the University of Eastern Finland explored sexual selection in humans by investigating whether female odour based mating preferences could predict how compatible male and female gametes are.

This year, the event will focus on drug and vaccine development, health data and health technology solutions. There will also be a Pitch & Match session for investors and start-ups.

A total of 180 doctorates and 15 honorary doctorates were conferred in the main event of the doctoral conferment ceremony at Kuopio Music Centre on 6th of June. The festivities also offered a novel take on how science meets art.