Tag: University of Eastern Finland
HS: Anneli Auer’s children retract the evidence presented against their mother
The court found that crimes had been committed against all four of Auer’s children. Helsingin Sanomat reported on Friday that it had seen footage of the eldest child, who claims in an interview that no crimes have really taken place, which his three siblings have confirmed. The children said that they made up their stories […]
The best engineering and technology theses of the year selected
But these award-winning works go further and show that top research is being done at Finnish universities. With these awards, we want to present the talents of the future who would otherwise not receive media coverage. Congratulations to the winners”, says Juhani Nokeladirector of public administration, Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK FM Mahafugur […]
The Karelian language society obliged to pay back 325,000 euros of misused state funds
The minority language has continued to be supported by the state with funding for the Karelian language and culture of the University of Eastern Finland.
YLE: The decades-long growth of Finland’s forests is slowing down and threatening climate goals
Luke stated a year ago, the growth has slowed down to 103.5 million cubic meters per year, which is a drop of a couple of percent from its previous estimate. Statistics Finland, on the other hand, revealed earlier this year that land use, land use change and forestry seem to have become a source of […]
EU sanctions do not target ordinary Russians, the European Commission tells HS
Helsingin Sanomat asked the European Commission whether the bloc of 27 countries could make a joint decision to suspend the issuance of tourist visas to Russia, which has recently received a lot of support in Finland. Many Finns have complained that Russians can travel to Finland and other parts of Europe while Russia continues its […]
Mursu’s visit causes a stir in the southern Finnish city
The seaside town of Hamina received a very unusual visit from a walrus that crawled onto the beach until it returned to the water under its own power on Friday. The animal, which was watered by rescue workers to prevent dehydration, was found lying between rowing boats on the shore of the Salmenvirta River, a […]
Analyzes of the relationship between human mobility and the spread of SARS-CoV-2 revealed three groups of countries
“A pandemic has begun for more than two years that has changed the lives of many of us. Current developments in the spread of SARS-CoV-2 suggest that this chapter in history, called COVID-19, may hopefully fade to an end. However, much remains to be learned. Reflecting on our response to the pandemic could help us […]
Follow-up research confirms the health benefits of the Nordic diet
A recent follow-up study has confirmed that a regular Nordic diet reduces health risks, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to the researcher. Hanna-Mari Tertsunen, University of Eastern Finland. A separate previous study highlighted the effectiveness of the Nordic diet in preventing strokes. The study examined the links between good health and the […]
Survey: One-third of Russian-speaking Finns believe Russia has violated Ukraine’s sovereignty
Slightly more than a third of Russian-speakers in Finland said they believed that Russia had violated Ukraine’s sovereignty by attacking the country. This is evident from Yle’s recent study on the attitudes of Russian speakers in Economic Research. According to the survey office, 33 percent of Russian-speakers living in Finland believe that Russia’s attack on […]
Eating problems are common among elderly home care clients
The study is part of the University of Eastern Finland’s Nutrition, Oral Health and Medication (NutOrMed) study, the results of which were reported in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. The study sample included 250 home care clients aged 75 and over living in Eastern Finland. Participants were interviewed at their home by […]
TS: Gang members are looking for work as prison guards
Members of the criminal gang have tried to infiltrate the Finnish prison staff, says Turku Sanomat. Dozens of people who took part in organized criminal groups have applied for jobs in penitentiaries, it says. It is still unclear whether they have succeeded. The Criminal Sanctions Agency (Rise), which manages 26 prisons, relies on background checks […]
Start-up entrepreneurship became a goal in post-Nokia Finland: In the dissertation
In recent years, startups have become familiar to Finns thanks to the Slush startup event and successful Finnish companies such as Rovio, Supercell and Wolt. Startup entrepreneurship seems to many to be a passionate, creative technology entrepreneur who is renewing the Finnish economy and entrepreneurship. However, Henri Koskinen’s dissertation in the field of sociology shows […]
Finland wants to expel Wolt’s courier "earn too much"
The Finnish Immigration Service refused to apply for a residence permit from private contractor Muhammad Musah this spring because his income as a food courier was not "credible." According to the agency, Musah’s Wolt earnings were suspiciously high, with his average monthly turnover as a self-employed food courier last year averaging € 5,632. Musah, a […]
The Finnish THL is extending the recommendation to the fourth vaccination
THL on Thursday said The fourth injection, which can be given no earlier than three months after the third, is an attempt to increase and extend the level of protection against severe forms of coronavirus disease, especially fatal ones. Just over half (51%) of those aged 80 and over have received four doses and 87.5% […]
Monday’s newspapers: Finland’s NATO Dating, school strike and brown fat
Finland’s security policy debate is advancing at an accelerating pace, and in recent weeks high-level figures have risen in favor of NATO membership. The opposition Finns’ council announced its accession to NATO over the weekend, but Iltalehti has a bigger bucket. Paper reports that president Sauli Niinistö May 12 approves Finland’s NATO membership. Niinistö has […]
Finnish universities are static in global rankings
According to the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), the University of Helsinki is the 120th best university in the world. Out of 100 possible points, the institution received 81. Ranking has the top 2,000 universities in the world, but a total of about 20,000 universities are included in the ranking. The evaluation criteria […]
The ministry is considering allowing police to use passport fingerprints to investigate crimes
In the spring, the Ministry of the Interior launched a study on whether fingerprint data from passports and identity cards can be used in the investigation of serious crimes. The previous survey of fingerprint data by the Ministry of the Interior was completed in 2014. However, the working group noted that the use of fingerprints […]
Research: Kela-sponsored psychotherapy pays for itself
A large-scale study in rehabilitative psychotherapy has found that a nationwide subsidized program would have a positive impact on labor market outcomes, such as employment and wage increases. The research project compared the experiences of those who received rehabilitative psychotherapy supplemented by Kela with those whose applications were rejected due to limited funding. "We found […]
Finnish units offer study places to 2,000 Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion
Finnish universities are preparing to provide study facilities for about 2,000 Ukrainians who have fled the Russian invasion. Study places are offered to Ukrainians who are already in their home universities and want to continue their studies in Finland. The effort began at the request of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Vice Rector of […]
The Helsinki Court of Appeal overturned Aarnio’s murder sentence
Ünsal died in controversy over his involvement in the June 2002 robbery at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm. The Helsinki District Court sentenced Aarnio to life imprisonment after finding that he had known about the murder consortium in advance and had failed in his professional duty to prevent it. It also dismissed the charge of murder […]
Experts disagree with the vaccine passport: would cause problems, would make vaccinations more effective
Earlier this week, the Finnish government asked experts to comment on whether the passport should be redesigned so that it would only be available to those who were fully vaccinated and possibly recently recovered from Covid-19. Preparatory work has only just begun and little detail has been revealed about the government’s approach. However, it is […]
Yle is reviewing the climate change statements of activists, politicians and stakeholders
False news is spreading rapidly and opinions about the climate crisis are often dominated by fact-based statements, so fact-checking can be a useful tool both in educating the general public and in monitoring public figures. Yle has therefore factually reviewed a number of statements on climate change made by politicians, activists, pressure groups and other […]
