(IN BRIEF) Artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly significant role in our daily lives, from automated home appliances to digital assistants and even therapeutic robots. While AI can optimize tasks and make life more efficient, ethics researchers from the University … Read the full press release
(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
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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
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