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Education

Finland is internationally renowned for its educational system. The University of Helsinki is actively involved in researching and developing the field of education.

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13.3.2019

Life science news

Drugs that put less strain on the environment and the human body – Nanocellulose from wood to be used in drug therapies

Environmentally friendly and non-toxic nanocellulose is compatible with the human body, giving it potential to be used for a range of medical...

12.3.2019

Data science news

Data science may soon expose fake news

Nikolaj Tatti, a recently appointed associate professor in data science, believes that in the future, businesses specialised in information...

8.3.2019

Life science news

Online service for the threat assessment of Finnish species now open

The threat assessment of Finnish species has been carried out for the fifth time. The Red List for Finnish species includes an assessment of the...

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18.3.2019

Higher education & science policy

Sally Mapstone: Other countries are watching what happens to research in Finland

18.3.2019

Society & economy

Mannerheim was awarded a doctor honoris causa degree at the first academic conferment ceremony in the newly independent Finland 100 years ago

18.3.2019

Higher education & science policy

Tomi Mäkelä nominated Executive Officer of the iCAN flagship

13.3.2019

Higher education & science policy

A statement by the cities and institutions of higher education in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area

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