University of Helsinki

Modern Weather Models Revolutionize Satellite Movement Predictions

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the University of Helsinki have discovered…

2 weeks ago

Infant Brain Responses to Speech Predict Later Language Development, Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted at the University of Helsinki under the DyslexiaBaby project reveals that infants' neural responses to…

3 weeks ago

University of Helsinki Study Uncovers Pre-Industrial Atmosphere Insights from Finnish Peatland

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Helsinki's Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) conducted a study in…

4 weeks ago

Three Mushketeers: Transforming Mushroom Surplus into Culinary Gold

(IN BRIEF) Three Mushketeers, a startup founded by Emmi Korjus, Emma Kynkäniemi, and Ida Nikkilä, is revolutionizing the use of…

4 weeks ago

University of Helsinki Launches Doctoral Researcher Positions Pilot Funded by Finnish Ministry

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki has initiated a doctoral education pilot, sponsored by the Finnish Ministry of Education and…

4 weeks ago

Study Reveals Higher Prevalence of Lewy Body Disease in Middle-Aged Population

(IN BRIEF) A recent study by the University of Helsinki and the University of Tampere suggests that Lewy body disease,…

1 month ago

Harnessing AI for Enhanced Marine Data Collection: A Step Towards Ocean Conservation

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Helsinki, in collaboration with partners from the University of Tartu, University of Madeira,…

2 months ago

What’s new in cancer care across Europe in early 2024 (1 Jan – 5 Mar 2024): Advancements, Innovations, Research, Awareness

(IN BRIEF) In early 2024, Europe's medical and research communities announced major breakthroughs in cancer care, highlighting new treatments like…

2 months ago

Genetic Study Reveals Potential for Tailored Breast Cancer Screening

(IN BRIEF) A recent genetic study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki suggests that genetic risk information could…

2 months ago

Anu Haapala Appointed Director of Development for University of Helsinki’s Teaching and Learning Services

(IN BRIEF) Anu Haapala, Doctor of Philosophy in Education, has been named the new director of development for the University…

2 months ago

Harnessing Online Data to Combat Biodiversity Crisis: University of Helsinki Study

(IN BRIEF) A study led by Dr. Andrea Soriano-Redondo and researchers from the University of Helsinki proposes leveraging online digital…

2 months ago

New Method Traces Pre-existing Resistance in Cancer Cells, Opening Doors for Targeted Therapies

(IN BRIEF) A recent study published in Nature Communications by researchers at the University of Helsinki introduces a groundbreaking methodology…

3 months ago

University of Helsinki Study: Advancing Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment with Comprehensive Genetic Information

(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach…

3 months ago

Record Number of Applications Received for University of Helsinki’s International Master’s Programs in 2024

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki's international master's programs for 2024 received an impressive 12,665 applications from 10,662 applicants. The…

4 months ago

Finnish Researchers Investigate Medication Discontinuation Success in Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Patients

(IN BRIEF) Researchers in Finland have conducted a study to understand why some chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) patients can safely…

6 months ago

Honeybees Are Selective Pollinators, Influencing Their Health and Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) An international research group conducted a study to understand which plants honeybees prefer when collecting nectar and pollen.…

7 months ago

Business Finland Director General Emphasizes Importance of Collaboration in RDI Chain

(IN BRIEF) Nina Kopola, Director General of Business Finland, has expressed support for the Finnish government's commitment to increasing investment…

7 months ago

Study Reveals Evolution of Proboscidean Teeth in Response to Climate and Dietary Changes

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of Helsinki sheds light on the evolutionary adaptations of proboscideans, including ancient relatives…

9 months ago

Unlocking Feline Personalities: University of Helsinki’s Study Offers Insight into Cat Behaviors and Traits

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Helsinki have conducted extensive research into the personality traits and behaviors of cats,…

9 months ago

Singing to Preterm Infants Boosts Brain Development and Maternal Wellbeing, Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A recently completed doctoral thesis suggests that parents should sing to their stable preterm infants during kangaroo care,…

10 months ago

Max Planck and University of Helsinki Launch Center to Investigate Social Inequalities in Population Health

(IN BRIEF) The Max Planck l University of Helsinki Center for Social Inequalities in Population Health, known as MaxHel, has…

10 months ago

Study examines moral views on rescue situations involving humans and robots

(IN BRIEF) A study by the Moralities of Intelligent Machines research group investigated people's moral views on rescue situations, comparing…

1 year ago

Finnish Universities Developing Certificate-Based Admission Process to Complement Entrance Exams

(IN BRIEF) Finnish universities are developing a draft scoring model to improve the country's certificate-based admission system, which admits around…

1 year ago

Researchers discover new approach to treating brain hemorrhage with protein therapy

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Brain Repair laboratory at the University of Helsinki have investigated whether a protein called cerebral…

1 year ago

Bovaer® Feed Additive Could Help Reduce Methane Emissions from Dairy Cows by 30%

(IN BRIEF) Valio, A-Rehu, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), and the University of Helsinki are collaborating on a project called…

1 year ago

University of Helsinki Study Reveals Indoor Air Quality Concerns with UVGI Disinfection Robots

(IN BRIEF) A study by researchers at the University of Helsinki's Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research found that…

1 year ago

Rector Search Underway at Finland’s Oldest University

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in…

1 year ago

New study shows functional diversity key in bird community resilience to climate change

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, has…

1 year ago

Neste and the University of Helsinki to support a groundbreaking research on the link between the state of the seas and climate change

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 2-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation…

2 years ago

New study by universities of Helsinki and Turku underlines the importance of higher education in dementia prevention

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 7-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland,…

2 years ago

Professor of Urban Ecology Jari Niemelä at University of Helsinki will step down as of 1 February 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 31-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland,…

2 years ago

New study looks into the link between the genetic variant APOE4 allele and the severity of COVID-19 in Finland

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 27-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland,…

2 years ago

University of Helsinki and University Hospital Helsinki: Very positive start for the correction of genetic alterations in the cultured patient cells

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 30-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland,…

2 years ago

YIT selected for the renovation of the Main Building of the University of Helsinki

HELSINKI, 06-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — YIT has signed an alliance contract for the renovation of the Main Building of the University…

6 years ago

University of Helsinki: neuroprotective protein CDNF entered clinical trials on Parkinson’s disease patients

HELSINKI, 14-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With the help of the two-year Therapeutic Idea Award from the US Department of Defense professor…

7 years ago

University of Helsinki meta-analysis on zinc acetate and zinc gluconate lozenges efficacies shortening the duration of common colds

HELSINKI, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — There is no significant difference between zinc acetate lozenges and zinc gluconate lozenges regarding their efficacy…

7 years ago

University of Helsinki: Finland still one of the top countries in the world in terms of press freedom

HELSINKI, 17-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — According to researchers, the tension between the public and the secret is significant, and stems from…

8 years ago

University of Helsinki ranked 71st in the international National Taiwan University ranking

HELSINKI, 17-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Helsinki ranked 71st in the international National Taiwan University ranking. Last year, the…

8 years ago