Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences

The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences provides solutions for challenges in the fields of the sustainable use of natural resources, food production and health care.

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News from the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and in the field of biological and environmental sciences.

10.4.2019

Teaching & studying at the University

Almost a graduate? You still have time to graduate before the transfer of all students to the new degree programmes in 2020

If you are studying in accordance with the previous degree requirements and have completed almost all of the required studies, you still have...

5.4.2019

Sustainability news

How can we slow down the decline of insects? The Entomology Team at the Finnish Museum of Natural History answers

News about the decline of insects has caused widespread concern. Experts explain what we can do to alleviate the situation.

5.4.2019

Life science news

A new protein structure that helps viruses with lipid membranes enter cells discovered

The evolution of viruses with lipid membranes has produced more structural variety for infection of cells than previously thought. The atomic...

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RESEARCH FROM MOLECULES TO LARGE SCALE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

Our research extends from the study of molecular-level structures to major ecosystem-level questions. Our internationally prestigious research and researcher education are mirrored in the number of our national centres of excellence as well as the number of our doctoral graduates.