Tag: University of Turku
A new study shows that language skills and social relationships are key to the integration of immigrant early childhood educators in Finland
social relations at the workplace as well as the acceptance and recognition of the work community are directly related to how well early childhood educators with an immigrant background feel that they belong to the kindergarten’s work community. In Haanpää’s study, the views of early childhood educators with an immigrant background, as well as Finnish-born […]
Astronomers discover a mysterious perfect circular explosion in space
Researchers from the University of Turku were involved in an international collaboration led by astrophysicists from the University of Copenhagen, which led to the discovery. The study has just been published in the journal Nature. Kilonovas are massive explosions that occur when two neutron stars orbiting each other eventually collide. Kilonovae are responsible for creating […]
Heli Jantunen, Martti Koskenniemi and Merja Penttilä will receive the honorary title of Academician of Science
and research professor Merja Penttilä has expertise in biotechnology and synthetic biology. They are all respected scientists and researchers with pioneering experience in their respective fields of research. Their work has wide-ranging importance in different sectors of society and thus helps to solve global challenges. A maximum of 16 distinguished Finnish scientists can have the […]
Good sleep quality is related to the good quality of life and work ability of Finnish public sector employees
Occupational stress also had a strong connection with poorer work ability. Quality of life can be the most comprehensive concept that defines human well-being. A positive effect on the quality of life is now also seen as an important indicator of the quality of healthcare. The ability to work is also of great importance to […]
Experts demand equally progressive income and capital income taxation in Finland
They explained that due to the non-progressive nature of the capital gains tax, the richest 1% pay proportionally less tax than middle income earners. While the wealth of the top percentile thus increased fivefold between 1987 and 2019, the wealth of the bottom nine deciles grew only marginally, by 3.6 percent. The differences have only […]
CRC: Finland violated children’s rights in al-Holi
The decision came after investigating a case filed on behalf of six children detained in al-Holi, a relocation camp for the families of so-called Islamic State fighters in Syria. According to the committee, Finland has both the responsibility and the power to protect Finnish children from immediate danger to their lives. “The situation of children […]
The Covid-19 pandemic sharply reduced student exchanges in Finland
Although the Covid-19 pandemic is the biggest single reason for the decrease in student exchanges in the last couple of years, the number of student exchanges at higher education institutions was in a slightly downward trend even before the pandemic. Samu SeitsaloDirector of international affairs and influence at the Norwegian Board of Education (OPH). “One […]
The growing literacy gap among the Finnish population
Studies by the International Student Assessment Program (Pisa) have shown that the difference between high and low performing students in Finland has grown over time. The survey measures students’ performance in the fields of natural sciences, mathematics and reading skills. By Johanna KaakinenAssociate Professor of Psychology at the University of Turku, the reason for this […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises shops not to sell luxury goods to Russian tourists
Finnish companies have started to limit the sale of forced products to Russian tourists. This especially applies to the sale of tax-free goods from shops, as it is easier to track their intended use. Before making a purchase, the merchant must see the customer’s passport. However, this does not violate anti-discrimination laws. The EU sanctions […]
Allergy symptoms should be treated carefully, the expert warns
Although pollen levels have so far remained moderate in Finland this summer, allergy symptoms should still be treated so that they do not develop into a year-round problem. Katariina IjäsAllergy, Skin and Asthma Association expert. Many people believe that allergies don’t need treatment because they’re supposed to last only a few weeks, Ijäs said, adding […]
The fate of the Walrus is causing outrage online
The death of a walrus that made headlines in Finland for several days has sparked controversy on social media, which has led to harsh criticism of those responsible for helping the animal. The news of the rare occurrence of a walrus on the shores of southern Finland first surfaced last week, when the animal washed […]
Niinistö: The memorandum with Turkey was about invitation, not ratification
“We have to take it one step at a time, that’s the situation we are in,” he added. “Ratification is another matter or another operation.” Finland, Sweden and Turkey signed a tripartite memorandum on Tuesday after nearly four hours of negotiations in Madrid in connection with the NATO summit in Spain. According to Article 10 […]
The activity of ticks is increasing in the south, fading after Midsummer in the Oulu region
During the spring and early summer, more than 36,000 tick observations have been reported to the University of Turku. Punkkilive website. These point to particularly high concentrations of parasitic spiders on the south coast, as well as many observations from the Oulu region. "The predominant species in Oulu is taiga, which makes up about 98 […]
UN goose care team meets in Helsinki to discuss population trends and joint measures
The meeting will discuss the latest information on the development of the goose population and decide on possible follow-up measures for the stocks within the mandate of the European Goose Management Platform. In the case of white geese, the effects of exempted shooting on the development of different populations are being discussed. In the case […]
Rydman’s allegations of harassment subjugated NCP’s leadership "high pressure"the parliamentary expert says
The leadership of the Opposition Party (NKP) is under strong pressure to clearly state what kind of behavior the party accepts from its own MPs, a researcher at the University of Turku Markku Jokisipilä said Yle Radio 1’s Ykkösaamu program on Monday morning. Jokisipilä’s comments come after Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday published an article contains […]
The Fourth Walking and Cycling Forum focuses on promoting and informing walking
The Walking and Cycling in Finland forum will be held as an online event on 18 May 2022. The forum, organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom and the Finnish Transport Agency, supports the goals of national operations. A program to promote walking and cycling. The event […]
Finland’s last statue of Lenin is a heated debate
A larger-than-life bust of Lenin stands in a hidden park in the southeastern city of Kotka – but after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the monument is suddenly at the center of a national debate. The sculpture was given as a gift in 1979 from the Estonian twin city of Kotka in Tallinn, which was […]
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 […]
Report: The Finnish shipping market is functioning well
The ministry commissioned a report to get an overview of the shipping market. The report has mainly been prepared by the Maritime Business & Policy Research Group of the University of Turku School of Economics. Cost – effective transport services For Finland in particular, maritime transport is an important and necessary part of functioning foreign […]
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 realization of the social rights of illegal immigrants varies greatly in Finland
The realization of illegal social rights, such as basic subsistence and care, varies greatly from municipality to municipality. – This seems to be partly related to who is defined as illegal and directing social services and thus the more widely estimated number of illegal people in the municipality, says the researcher. Anitta Kynsilehto From the […]
Finland’s first science satellite, Foresail-1, is ready for space: Aalto University
The satellite’s journey from Otaniemi, Espoo, will begin in a few days. The first stop is Berlin, Germany, where the satellite will be integrated into the launch adapter. German launch service provider EXOLaunch will supply Foresail-1 for its designated rocket. In the summer, the satellite will be launched with the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: NATO or not, Covid still deadly, Finland’s aging population
The country’s largest daily circulation, Helsingin Sanomat writes Most signs now point in the direction that Finland is likely to apply for NATO membership this year. One of the signs mentioned by the magazine is the rapid change in the attitudes of the nation’s citizens. For the first time in Finland’s history, the majority of […]
The University of Turku offers free study places to Ukrainian students
Turku’s Åbo Akademi University has announced its intention to offer course places to Ukrainian students fleeing the war in their home country. The university said in a statement that students who have been suspended due to the conflict may take “additional courses” for free. Although Ukrainian students are granted study rights, they cannot graduate from […]
YLE: Finnish professors and legislators question Russia’s support for a nuclear power project
The Russian state-owned nuclear power company Rosatom, which is also responsible for the development and production of nuclear weapons, is not only the plant’s supplier but also the project’s largest single stakeholder through its Finnish subsidiary RAOS Voima. About two-thirds of the project is owned by Voimaosakeyhtiö SF, a consortium owned by Finnish energy and […]
Varnish seeds have a significant antimicrobial effect against MRSA
Amount of refractory wound infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA is increased. HUS Helsinki University Hospital, VTT, the University of Turku and the Hospital Universitario Principe de Astúrias, together with the Spanish research institute Fundación Jiménez Díaz, are studying the effectiveness of compounds fractionated from berries against wound-causing microbes. infections. Ellagitannins, compounds fractionated […]
Turnout in the provincial elections is a grim sign of democracy, the researcher estimates
However, the comparison with previous elections is challenging due to the unprecedented nature of the provincial elections, which select delegates to the provinces who will take responsibility for organizing social, health and rescue services in their territory in January 2023. “It’s dark for democracy that most people chose not to vote.” Sami BorgElection researcher at […]
A turnout of less than 50 percent would raise problems of legitimacy, the historian warns
When candidates and party leaders stumbled on the last day of campaigning on Saturday before Finland’s first provincial elections, a parliamentary expert warned of the risks of low turnout. Lack of public enthusiasm or understanding for the new type of election combined with the pandemic could lead to a record low turnout on Sunday. Markku […]
Finnish dubbing on Netflix divides opinions
Actor Jaana Pesonen can rightly claim to be "Meryl Streep From Finland". Pesonen gives a Finnish voice to the character of the legendary Hollywood actor President Janie Orlean, In a Netflix sci-fi disaster comedy movie Don’t look up. The sound artist told Yle that he went to the Finnish casting of the film without knowing […]
THL’s Salminen would replace quarantines with longer self-reported sick leave
“We should, quite frankly, already give up contact tracing. I’m talking specifically about the mild cases of vaccinated people and tracing their contacts,” he explained to the broadcaster. The health care staff assigned to tracing the contact information should be transferred to the actual care tasks, he added, stressing that many social and health care […]
Finnish research: The third vaccine gives working-age people good protection against omicron
“It is important that immunity develops after the third dose of the vaccine. Presumably, it also protects against infection and, of course, serious disease. Ilkka Julkunen, a professor of virology at the University of Turku, told Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday. Julkunen is one of the factors in the pending peer review. More than a third […]
