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The university is inviting applications to a total of 20 early stage researcher positions in all fields and doctoral programmes of the university.

Victor Nyange has graduated from the Master’s Degree Programme in Public Health at the University of Eastern Finland.

Heli Huhtamaa defended her doctoral dissertation at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Bern in 2017. Now, she is working at the prestigious Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research, studying the effects of past volcanic eruptions.

A student exchange in Kuopio changed the course of Noël Barengo’s career. What was meant to be a temporary visit turned into three university degrees and a passion for public health.

Veli-Pekka Leppänen, CEO of Nanocomp Ltd., has been selected as the University of Eastern Finland’s Alumnus of the Year.

“By studying chemistry, and especially by acquiring a dual qualification, one can ensure one’s employment opportunities in the midst of global challenges. I myself am a good example of this,” says Johanna Puukilainen, who is both a qualified chemist and a teacher.