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Older speakers are more disapproving of Americanisms, while younger speakers employ more American linguistic features and are less ambivalent towards multiple co-existing linguistic norms.

Although swearing may seem like a light topic for academic research, profanity analysis could help identify fake profiles and those who intentionally spread dis-/misinformation on social media.

Unclear speech can have long-term effects on an individual’s life. Research is helping to find new methods of rehabilitation.

Music connects Inuit in Greenland and in diaspora and can provide a space for Inuit to communicate. These are particularly important in Greenlandic society given that many Inuit are reluctant to share their emotions.

Many companies in North Karelia are interested in collaborating with Ukrainian companies and organisations, as well as contributing to the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Rector Tapio Määttä has appointed the Heads and Deputy Heads of Departments and Schools of the faculties. The Head and Deputy Heads of UEF Law School was appointed by Vice Rector Jussi Pihlajamäki.

The Excellent Teaching Practitioner 2025 Awards were presented at the UEF Learning Environment Seminar on 19 August.

The Research Council of Finland’s Scientific Council for Social Sciences and Humanities has granted 2.8 million euros of funding to four new Academy Projects and one new Academy Research Fellow at the University of Eastern Finland.

A wellness-oriented lifestyle finds fascinating yet contradictory manifestations on social media.