School of Forest Sciences - News

The assessment of forests' structural biodiversity is a timely topic as forests play a significant role in biodiversity-related decision-making, says Janne Toivonen, MSc (Agr & For).

In the future, the photosynthesis of microalgae found in peatlands could compensate for up to 14 per cent of the carbon dioxide emissions of peatlands.

The University of Eastern Finland’s ranking in Medicine improved in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Bark beetle-infested spruce trees begin to dry out already before any visible signs of tree mortality appear, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

Climate change poses a particular risk to pine trees growing in dry areas, a new University of Eastern Finland study conducted in an urban recreational forest in Helsinki shows.

The strategic partnership agreement is aimed at promoting internationalisation and university-business collaboration, as well as developing joint advocacy and increasing regional appeal.

FM Kaisa Vainio's dissertation examines the diverse relationships between people and trees in everyday environments.

MSc Marta Cortina-Escribano's research highlights the successful cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum using Finnish wood by-products as substrates.

Ten research projects at the University of Eastern Finland secured a grant from Kone Foundation.

The EBU Alliance was established in 2019 by Europe's leading universities engaged in bioeconomy research and education.