(IN BRIEF) A new study highlights the severe impact of deforestation on African montane forests, where the loss of tree cover has led to significant increases in temperature and cloud levels, threatening water resources and biodiversity. The research underscores the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Africa, biodiversity, Climate Change Impact, deforestation, Montane Forests, partnership, Prof. Petri Pellikka, sustainability, University of Helsinki, water resources
(IN BRIEF) New research demonstrates that combining genetic diversity data with demographic information provides a more accurate prediction of extinction risks in natural populations. The study, conducted on the Glanville fritillary butterfly, shows that while genetic diversity is important, its … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Helsinki and HUS Helsinki University Hospital have developed a groundbreaking technique to control cell proliferation, enhancing the safety and efficacy of cell therapies. Published in Molecular Therapy, the study details how modified stem … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged cell therapies, Controlled Proliferation Cells, Docent Kirmo Wartiovaara, HUS Helsinki University Hospital, partnership, Rocio Sartori Maldonado, safety, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) A recent study led by the University of Helsinki reveals a concerning link between periodontitis and stroke risk in individuals under 50 years old without known predisposing factors. The severity of periodontitis correlates with the severity of stroke, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Jukka Putaala, oral health, periodontitis, Pirkko Pussinen, stroke, Susanna Paju, University of Helsinki, wellness, Young Adults
(IN BRIEF) Associate Professor Linda Mannila assumes the inaugural Swedish-language professorship in computer science at the University of Helsinki, funded by seven Swedish-language foundations. Her research focuses on the societal impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly addressing ethical considerations and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the University of Jyväskylä, and the University of Manchester suggests that mental disorders could be transmitted between individuals within social … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Finland, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Christian Hakulinen, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, mental disorders, Social Networks, transmission, University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä, University of Manchester
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki undertook a thorough evaluation of all its bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs during the 2023–2024 academic year, led by a group chaired by University Chancellor Kaarle Hämeri. Highlighting education as a crucial strategic asset, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Finland, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Education Quality, Jenna Sorjonen, Kaarle Hämeri, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the University of Helsinki have discovered that modern weather models accurately predict the energy emitted and reflected by the Earth, affecting the movements of low Earth-orbiting … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR), Modern Weather Models, partnership, Sanam Motlaghzadeh, Satellite Movement Predictions, sustainability, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted at the University of Helsinki under the DyslexiaBaby project reveals that infants’ neural responses to speech sounds can predict their later development of language and literacy skills. Stronger neural responses in the left side of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Helsinki’s Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) conducted a study in Finland’s Siikaneva peatland, revealing significant insights into pre-industrial aerosol formation processes. The investigation highlighted the release of highly oxygenated organic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Three Mushketeers, a startup founded by Emmi Korjus, Emma Kynkäniemi, and Ida Nikkilä, is revolutionizing the use of surplus mushrooms by creating a mushroom powder that enhances the taste of vegetarian dishes. The powder, currently in its second … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki has initiated a doctoral education pilot, sponsored by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, offering three-year positions for doctoral researchers. With 236 vacancies across 11 sectoral pilots, the application period runs until April … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent study by the University of Helsinki and the University of Tampere suggests that Lewy body disease, the second most common brain degenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, may be more prevalent in middle-aged individuals than previously believed. Utilizing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Helsinki, in collaboration with partners from the University of Tartu, University of Madeira, and MARE-Madeira, ARDITI, are pioneering the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sensor technologies to revolutionize marine data collection. By … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI, ARDITI, MARE-Madeira, Marine Data Collection, Ocean Conservation, partnership, Petteri Nurmi, sustainability, University of Helsinki, University of Madeira, University of Tartu
(IN BRIEF) In early 2024, Europe’s medical and research communities announced major breakthroughs in cancer care, highlighting new treatments like AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s datopotamab deruxtecan for lung and breast cancer, and AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso for EGFR-mutated lung cancer. Diagnostic advancements … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Germany, Healthcare, Insurance, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged accessible cancer solutions, AstraZeneca, Aviva, BioNTech, breast cancer, breast cancer screening, cancer care, cancer diagnostics, cancer prevention awareness, cancer research, cancer treatment, colorectal cancer, Daiichi Sankyo, datopotamab deruxtecan, Duality Biologics, Eckert & Ziegler, EMA, FDA, genetic risk information, Inspirna, lung cancer, Merck KGaA, multi-cancer early detection, neuroendocrine neoplasms diagnostics, Novartis, ompenaclid, oncology, polygenic risk score, preventive healthcare, Professor Tim Maughan, ReSisTrace methodology, Stage III EGFR-mutated lung cancer, Swiss Re Institute, Tagrisso, treatment-resistant cancer cells, University of Helsinki, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) A recent genetic study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki suggests that genetic risk information could revolutionize breast cancer screening, potentially benefiting one in ten women. The study indicates that a comprehensive genetic risk profile could … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged breast cancer, Dr. Nina Mars, Genetic Study, Samuli Ripatti, screening, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Anu Haapala, Doctor of Philosophy in Education, has been named the new director of development for the University of Helsinki’s Teaching and Learning Services sector, effective April 1, 2024. With a background spanning over a decade in research … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A study led by Dr. Andrea Soriano-Redondo and researchers from the University of Helsinki proposes leveraging online digital data, including social media posts, news articles, and image-sharing platforms, to complement traditional biodiversity monitoring efforts. Published in the journal … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent study from the University of Helsinki sheds light on the behavior of quadruply quantized vortices in superfluids, demonstrating that these vortices can split in three distinct ways depending on temperature. Led by doctoral researcher Xin Li, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent study published in Nature Communications by researchers at the University of Helsinki introduces a groundbreaking methodology called ReSisTrace, designed to identify and trace pre-existing treatment resistance in cancer cells. By labeling cancer cells with genetic barcodes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Anna Vähärautio, cancer cells, Jun Dai, Professor Jing Tang, ReSisTrace, Shuyu Zheng, therapies, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to assessing the hereditary risk of colorectal cancer. By analyzing genetic data and health records of over 450,000 Finns, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged assessment, colorectal cancer, Dr. Nina Mars, Genetic Information, Max Tamlander, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki’s international master’s programs for 2024 received an impressive 12,665 applications from 10,662 applicants. The Master’s Program in Computer Science was the most sought after with 1,402 applications, followed closely by the Master’s Program in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers in Finland have conducted a study to understand why some chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) patients can safely discontinue their daily medication. CML is a type of blood cancer, and targeted drugs have significantly improved patient outcomes. However, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science
Tagged Aalto University, Cancer, Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, HUS Helsinki University Hospital, Jani Huuhtanen, Medication Discontinuation Success, partnership, patients, Satu Mustjoki, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) An international research group conducted a study to understand which plants honeybees prefer when collecting nectar and pollen. Contrary to the perception of honeybees as generalists, the research found that they are selective in their choices. Honeybees’ selection … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Finland, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, Science
Tagged agriculture, Helena Wirta, Honeybees, nectar, pollen, Selective Pollinators, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Nina Kopola, Director General of Business Finland, has expressed support for the Finnish government’s commitment to increasing investment in research, development, and innovation (RDI). She highlights the importance of maintaining high standards across the entire RDI chain and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged Business Finland, digitalization, Financial, Nina Kopola, partnership, RDI Chain, society, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of Helsinki sheds light on the evolutionary adaptations of proboscideans, including ancient relatives of modern elephants, in response to dietary changes triggered by vegetation shifts and climate variations over the last 26 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Finland, Management, News, Science
Tagged choerolophodonts, Climate, Dietary Changes, East Africa, Elephants, Environment, evolution, Juha Saarinen, Proboscidean Teeth, study, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Helsinki have conducted extensive research into the personality traits and behaviors of cats, shedding light on various factors that impact the well-being of both cats and their owners. The research led to changes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Finland, Healthcare, Management, News, Science
Tagged Cat Behaviors and Traits, Feline Personalities, Professor Hannes Lohi, University of Helsinki, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) A recently completed doctoral thesis suggests that parents should sing to their stable preterm infants during kangaroo care, as it promotes brain development in infants and improves maternal wellbeing. The study found that singing during kangaroo care helped … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Healthcare, Management, News, Science
Tagged brain development, Kaisamari Kostilainen, kangaroo care, Maternal Wellbeing, Preterm Infants, Singing, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) The Max Planck l University of Helsinki Center for Social Inequalities in Population Health, known as MaxHel, has launched its research initiative to investigate the factors that contribute to health inequalities. The center, located in Helsinki and Rostock, … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Healthcare, Management, News, Science
Tagged Max Planck, MaxHel, Mikko Myrskylä, Pekka Martikainen, Population Health, RESEARCH, social inequalities, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) A study by the Moralities of Intelligent Machines research group investigated people’s moral views on rescue situations, comparing human rescuers with robots specifically designed for the task. The study asked participants to decide whether to save one innocent … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged behaviour, decisions, humans, Jukka Sundvall, Michael Laakasuo, moral views, rescue situations, robots, study, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Finnish universities are developing a draft scoring model to improve the country’s certificate-based admission system, which admits around half of all new university students. The proposed model aims to ensure that the opportunities of certificate-based admission applicants are … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Finland, Management, News
Tagged Certificate-Based Admission, Entrance Exams, Marja-Leena Laakso, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Brain Repair laboratory at the University of Helsinki have investigated whether a protein called cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor (CDNF) has potential as a treatment for intracerebral haemorrhage, a condition where bleeding into brain tissue causes … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Healthcare, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science
Tagged brain hemorrhage, cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor (CDNF), Dr. Vassileios Stratoulias, intracerebral haemorrhage, Mikko Airavaara, Parkinson's disease, protein, protein therapy, researchers, treatment, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Valio, A-Rehu, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), and the University of Helsinki are collaborating on a project called ‘Climate smart feeding solutions for Finnish milk production sector’, which is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Environment, Finland, Food & Beverage
Tagged A-Rehu, Bovaer®, climate warming, dairy cow feed, dairy farm, DSM, feed additive, Juha Nousiainen, Marketta Rinne, methane, methane emissions, Milja Heikkinen, milk production, Natural Resources Institute Finland, ruminal methane emissions, Tuomo Kokkonen, University of Helsinki, Valio
(IN BRIEF) A study by researchers at the University of Helsinki’s Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research found that using ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVGI) to disinfect indoor spaces with UV lamps can lead to increased concentrations of gases and … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, has announced that it has received 19 applications for the position of rector. The rector’s term of office is … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Management, Science
Tagged academic world, doctoral degree, education policy, leadership, rector, research policy, University of Helsinki
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, has announced that a new study has revealed that biodiversity may play a crucial role in safeguarding bird communities under a … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Finland, News, Science, Society
Tagged Aleksi Lehikoinen, biodiversity, bird communities under, changing climate, Climate-change ecology, Community ecology, Ecological modelling, Emma-Liina Marjakangas, Macroecology, negative climate change impacts, study, University of Helsinki
(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 2-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced a new five-year cooperation with the University of … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 7-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, has announced a joint study together with the University of Turku, the third largest university in Finland, which finds that … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Healthcare, News, Society
Tagged cardiovascular, cardiovascular risk factors, cognition, dementia, dementia prevention, education level, educational background, Eero Vuoksimaa, High blood pressure, high cholesterol, late-life cognition, lower educational attainment, Paula Iso-Markku, University of Helsinki, University of Turku
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 31-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, has announced that Professor of Urban Ecology Jari Niemelä, currently on sick leave from his position as rector of the … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 27-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, and University Hospital Helsinki, Finland’s largest provider of healthcare services, have announced a new study that investigates the connection between … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Healthcare, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Acta Neuropathologica Communications, Alzheimer, Alzheimer’s disease, APOE4 allele, cerebral microhaemorrhages, FinnGen project, genetic homogeneity, Helsinki University Hospital, Johanna Hästbacka, Liisa Myllykangas, memory disorders, mental fatigue, RESEARCH, study, University of Helsinki, ε4 allele
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