The University of Helsinki is Finland’s largest and oldest academic institution and an innovative centre of science and thinking. Since 1640, we have contributed to the establishment of a fair and equal society that is considered one of the best in the world. Today, our multidisciplinary academic community solves problems that affect us all – with the power of knowledge, for the world.
Rooted in Finland, making an impact on the world.
We have been an integral part of the birth of the Finnish national identity and our welfare state since 1640. During the years, our academic community has grown into 40 000 people scattered into 11 faculties on four campuses. Now, our research and education set global benchmarks, and we believe that the search for new knowledge and boundary-breaking research can lead to solutions that have a real, global impact on the future.
Our strategic plan currently emphasises four research themes: wellbeing for humans and our environment, a humane and fair world, a sustainable future for our planet, and the possibilities that limitless curiosity opens up – a universe of ideas and opportunities.
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Learning about the discourse on sustainable development and analytical thinkingCoffee, coffee cake, the price of petrol, a used smartphone, and what’s it like to be a girl or a woman in today’s world. By scratching the…
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Scent dogs detect coronavirus reliably from skin swabs
A recent study by the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital confirmed that scent detection dogs can be taught to identify…
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Images of black hole in Milky Way achieved – Heino Falcke will give a lecture at the Kumpula Campus on 30th May
Professor Falcke will tell about the latest findings of the Event Horizon telescope, as well as the scientific impact of the new images of …
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New avenues opening up in the educational sciences for higher education collaboration in African countries
The Faculty of Educational Sciences of the University of Helsinki promotes collaboration between Finnish higher education institutions and …
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University of Helsinki joined a Coalition to Advance Finland’s 6G Competitiveness
The most relevant Finnish research institutes and companies have founded a national coalition, 6G Finland, to advance Finland’s competitive…
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COVID-19 seminars: Next seminar 24.5. at 12
The seminars bring together Finnish researchers who are active in COVID-19 research and the general audience who are interested in COVID-19…
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With the theory of securitisation, it is possible to investigate security threats from wars to climate change
Professor Ole Wæver has explored what happens when we turn traditionally non-military issues into security threats.
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A multinational doctoral programme investigates solar activity
Professor Emilia Kilpua heads a multinational network project in heliophysics, which educates doctoral researchers in the field. The projec…
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COVID lockdowns increased burning in globally-important protected areas
During the early months of the pandemic, when on-site management activities were on hold due to lockdowns, fires inside protected areas in …
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Are new carbon sinks appearing in the Arctic?
Global warming can result in the spread of peatland vegetation in the Arctic. An international research group has discovered signs of ‘prot…
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Space is the new Wild West: It needs rules and sheriffs
Humans are filling the sky with satellites and tempted by the ore in asteroids. Will we destroy the final frontier?
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A healthy lifestyle helps to prevent gestational diabetes in those at highest genetic risk
Researchers have developed a genetic-risk score for identifying individuals who would benefit the most from lifestyle counselling to preven…
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Towards the earlier diagnosis of cancer
In addition to improving the diagnosis of cancer, Malin Sund wishes to better predict the effects of cancer therapies.
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How can everyday trouble caused by hearing impairment or speech difficulties be overcome?
Minna Laakso investigates the effect of various communication disorders on everyday conversational situations and the effectiveness of inte…
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Food culture has to become more sustainable, but why is the transition so rigid?
Mari Niva investigates meat consumption, novel protein sources, veganism and other phenomena related to the consumption of food from a soci…
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Transforming the food system is tricky – Carbon credits could be one solution
Consumers have a high demand for scientific evidence in sustainable diets, Xavier Irz says.
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Precision planning makes menopausal hormone therapy more effective and safer
Tomi Mikkola investigates the pros and cons of menopausal hormone therapy.
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A strong saline solution can boost the delivery of morphine and other drugs to the spinal cord
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki investigated how the glymphatic system of the brain can be utilised in the delivery of morp…
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Well-meaning multicultural education alone is not enough to dismantle inequalitiesA recently completed doctoral thesis on multicultural education posits that immigrants and Finns are seen as opposites.
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Aleksi Vuorinen receives the Magnus Ehrnrooth Foundation science prizeProfessor of Theoretical Physics Aleksi Vuorinen from the University of Helsinki was presented the award (prize sum €20,000) by the Magnus …
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New applications for quantum computing sought in hackathons
Quantum computing may gain a significant status in the future, and many businesses have already become involved in quantum hackathons. Amon…
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ERC awards five-year grant for research on the construction of scientific knowledge
In her project ‘Medical Electricity, Embodied Experiences, and Knowledge Construction in Europe and the Atlantic World, c.1740–1840’, Post…
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A single course of antibiotics affects the gut microbiota of infants
A study indicates that antibiotics, which kill bacteria, boost the abundance of gut fungal microbiota. The phenomenon can be a contributing…
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This year, the Student Union of the University of Helsinki places a cap on Havis Amanda – A celebration three years in the making
The celebration on 30 April, the eve of May Day, begins at the Market Square in the centre of Helsinki at 16.00. As per tradition, a white …
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