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Alumni story: Katarzyna Wiśniewska

27.3.2025
Student story: Family bonds and academic pursuits of Reza Saberi

26.3.2025
Doctoral defence of Vincent Biard, MSc, 11.4.2025: New insights into the behavioural ecology of the Saimaa ringed seal

25.3.2025
The Board of the University of Eastern Finland approved the university’s Code of Conduct

24.3.2025
Elderly neurological patients are open to in-home remote monitoring

21.3.2025
New Minna Canth Prize to be awarded year 2026 – UEF involved in collaboration

20.3.2025

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Events

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Mar

2025

Kuopio Brain & Mind´s Translational Research Networking Event
10

Apr

2025

FinTomo Seminar 2025
10

Apr

2025

Implementing community pharmacy services – what evidence do we need?
11

Apr

2025

Vincent Biard, MSc: Doctoral defence in Biology, Joensuu
16

Apr

2025

Finnish Cancer Center FICAN webinar: Losing adhesions to promote prostate cancer
24

Apr

2025

Seminars in Health Sciences

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Doctoral dissertations

Dissertation press releases and public examinations of doctoral dissertations.

Tutkija luenno yleisölle kauppakeskuksessa.

Science events

The University of Eastern Finland organises several science events each year.

Expand your horizons with our long reads

The essence of an apple

Scientific research offers different perspectives to the fruit – here’s how experts of biology, nutrition, history and theology approach the essence of an apple.

The gut in the lab may reveal what gut microbes do in real time

What we eat affects our gut microbes, and now researchers can follow both good and bad changes step by step.

Successful treatment involves collaboration between the dentist and the patient

What’s your mindset like when arriving for your dental appointment? What happens next? A good dentist listens to and works in agreement with the patient.

Forest damage caused by global warming can be predicted

Global warming is contributing to increasing forest damage in Finland and elsewhere in the world.

Theology of Well-being as a tool for fundamental encounters between people

Suvi-Maria Saarelainen is building a new discipline for which there is a great demand in society.

AI has become a cornerstone of cancer research

The 16th FCI Symposium brought together world-renowned clinical experts and researchers to discuss the latest advances in the fight against cancer.

Dental care can have an impact on the brain

Oral diseases starting with gingivitis double the risk of stroke already in working-age people, while intact molars can help keep the mind sharp.

Biomaterials research moves forward despite the shadows cast by the war in Ukraine

MXenes are new and very promising nanomaterials that are being intensively explored in many fields of science and technology.

Research on consumer behaviour through all senses

The new SenseLab at the University of Eastern Finland opens up new opportunities for research into consumer behaviour in a multisensory research environment.

The UEF 10 mire is a treasure trove for researchers

In 2020, the University of Eastern Finland celebrated its 10th anniversary and marked the occasion by setting up a private conservation area in the Ylpässuo mire in Kiuruvesi, eastern Finland. Today, this conservation area is one of the seven Open Labs included in the European REWET project.

The essence of an apple

Scientific research offers different perspectives to the fruit – here’s how experts of biology, nutrition, history and theology approach the essence of an apple.

The gut in the lab may reveal what gut microbes do in real time

What we eat affects our gut microbes, and now researchers can follow both good and bad changes step by step.

Successful treatment involves collaboration between the dentist and the patient

What’s your mindset like when arriving for your dental appointment? What happens next? A good dentist listens to and works in agreement with the patient.

Forest damage caused by global warming can be predicted

Global warming is contributing to increasing forest damage in Finland and elsewhere in the world.

Theology of Well-being as a tool for fundamental encounters between people

Suvi-Maria Saarelainen is building a new discipline for which there is a great demand in society.

AI has become a cornerstone of cancer research

The 16th FCI Symposium brought together world-renowned clinical experts and researchers to discuss the latest advances in the fight against cancer.

Dental care can have an impact on the brain

Oral diseases starting with gingivitis double the risk of stroke already in working-age people, while intact molars can help keep the mind sharp.

Biomaterials research moves forward despite the shadows cast by the war in Ukraine

MXenes are new and very promising nanomaterials that are being intensively explored in many fields of science and technology.

Research on consumer behaviour through all senses

The new SenseLab at the University of Eastern Finland opens up new opportunities for research into consumer behaviour in a multisensory research environment.

The UEF 10 mire is a treasure trove for researchers

The essence of an apple

Scientific research offers different perspectives to the fruit – here’s how experts of biology, nutrition, history and theology approach the essence of an apple.

Meet our new professors

Alina Solomon appointed as Professor of Neuroepidemiology

“It’s never too late for brain health promotion,” Professor Alina Solomon says. Her research covers a wide range of aspects related to brain aging, brain health promotion, risk assessment and risk reduction, with a special focus on dementias.

Kaari Mattila appointed as Professor of Practice at the University of Eastern Finland

The new Professor of Practice will promote understanding of human rights, democracy and the rule of law among students of social sciences, while also enhancing their professional skills in these themes.

Harri Hyppölä appointed as the first Professor of Public Health Medicine at the University of Eastern Finland

“We should roll up our sleeves to strengthen primary healthcare. Specialised healthcare cannot make up for what’s lacking in statutory basic public services,” says Professor of Public Health Medicine Harri Hyppölä.

Merja Kokki appointed as Professor of Anaesthesiology

A mother giving birth may need pain relief even before going into full labour. “This is being increasingly acknowledged,” says Merja Kokki, Professor of Anaesthesiology.

Tuija Keinonen appointed as the School of Pharmacy’s first Professor of Practice

The newly appointed Professor of Practice will build bridges between scholars and students of pharmacy, and business and industry.

UEF Distinguished Professor Sui Huang: Approaching the era of phenomics

Sui Huang, an esteemed Professor at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), has started as a new UEFDiPro Professor. One focus of the project is plasma proteomics, which offers a clinically novel and useful window to systems health and disease states.

Ville Männistö appointed as Professor of Gastroenterology

As many as one in three adults in Finland have steatotic liver disease. “This threat should be addressed properly, as there are ways to alleviate the situation,” says Ville Männistö, Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Eastern Finland.

Mikko Nissi appointed as Professor of Medical Physics and Engineering

Mikko Nissi appointed as Professor of Medical Physics and Engineering.

Jenni Alisaari appointed as Professor of Education

A linguistically responsive teacher fosters pupils with extensive language skills.

Jaana Kolu appointed Professor of Swedish

The linguistic autobiographies of Finnish and Meänkieli-speakers in Sweden include painful memories, but also pride in their Finnish and Tornedalian roots.

Siegfried Schobesberger appointed as Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry

According to Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry Siegfried Schobesberger, a lot can still be learned about the upper levels of the atmosphere.

Joonas Sirola appointed as Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

What kind of treatment for osteoarthritis or back pain is effective and helps patients cope with their daily life? According to Professor Joonas Sirola, answers can be found in register data.

Anni Lehmuskero appointed as Professor of Practice in Optical Design

Anni Lehmuskero, a newly appointed Professor of Practice in the field of photonics, seeks to update the university’s optical design education and facilitate university-business collaboration.

Annalisa Savaresi appointed as Professor of International Environmental Law

Annalisa Savaresi, newly appointed Professor of International Environmental Law, has seen the change in how students see the future.

Jaakko Pohjoismäki appointed as Professor of Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics

Jaakko Pohjoismäki is an expert in cellular and molecular biology as well as in genetics, and he employs methods familiar from biomedicine to study biodiversity phenomena.

Alina Solomon appointed as Professor of Neuroepidemiology

Kaari Mattila appointed as Professor of Practice at the University of Eastern Finland

Harri Hyppölä appointed as the first Professor of Public Health Medicine at the University of Eastern Finland

Merja Kokki appointed as Professor of Anaesthesiology

A mother giving birth may need pain relief even before going into full labour. “This is being increasingly acknowledged,” says Merja Kokki, Professor of Anaesthesiology.

Tuija Keinonen appointed as the School of Pharmacy’s first Professor of Practice

The newly appointed Professor of Practice will build bridges between scholars and students of pharmacy, and business and industry.

UEF Distinguished Professor Sui Huang: Approaching the era of phenomics

Ville Männistö appointed as Professor of Gastroenterology

Mikko Nissi appointed as Professor of Medical Physics and Engineering

Mikko Nissi appointed as Professor of Medical Physics and Engineering.

Jenni Alisaari appointed as Professor of Education

A linguistically responsive teacher fosters pupils with extensive language skills.

Jaana Kolu appointed Professor of Swedish

The linguistic autobiographies of Finnish and Meänkieli-speakers in Sweden include painful memories, but also pride in their Finnish and Tornedalian roots.

Siegfried Schobesberger appointed as Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry

According to Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry Siegfried Schobesberger, a lot can still be learned about the upper levels of the atmosphere.

Joonas Sirola appointed as Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

What kind of treatment for osteoarthritis or back pain is effective and helps patients cope with their daily life? According to Professor Joonas Sirola, answers can be found in register data.

Anni Lehmuskero appointed as Professor of Practice in Optical Design

Anni Lehmuskero, a newly appointed Professor of Practice in the field of photonics, seeks to update the university’s optical design education and facilitate university-business collaboration.

Annalisa Savaresi appointed as Professor of International Environmental Law

Annalisa Savaresi, newly appointed Professor of International Environmental Law, has seen the change in how students see the future.

Jaakko Pohjoismäki appointed as Professor of Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics

Jaakko Pohjoismäki is an expert in cellular and molecular biology as well as in genetics, and he employs methods familiar from biomedicine to study biodiversity phenomena.