University of Helsinki

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Un estudio realizado por investigadores del Instituto de Investigación Atmosférica y del Sistema Terrestre de la Universidad de Helsinki encontró que el uso de radiación germicida ultravioleta (UVGI) para desinfectar espacios interiores con lámparas UV puede conducir … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) HELSINKI, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Helsinki, die älteste und größte akademische Bildungseinrichtung in Finnland, gab bekannt, dass sie 19 Bewerbungen für die Position des Rektors erhalten hat. Die Amtszeit des Rektors beträgt fünf Jahre, beginnend am … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) HELSINKI, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, la institución de educación académica más antigua y más grande de Finlandia, ha anunciado que un nuevo estudio ha revelado que la biodiversidad puede desempeñar un papel crucial en la … Read the full press release →