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Renovations in the commercial premises on the 1st floor of Kaisa House – temporary noise disturbance expected in the library

Renovation work has begun in the commercial premises on the 1st floor of Kaisa House. The noise disturbance caused by the work will be at its peak from Friday, 6 February, 2026. Renovation work is ...
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Gradufest on Wednesday 11 February 2026 13.00-19.00 at Kaisa House’s 7th floor – see the programme!

Are you currently writing a thesis or planning to start it? Welcome to Gradufest, where you will receive tips and support for your thesis. All bachelor’s and master’s students, as well as doctoral ...
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New Nordic research collaboration to reveal linked mechanisms of age-related fatty liver and muscle loss

A highly competitive award of over 2 million euros from the Novo Nordisk Foundation will support a new research collaboration focused on uncovering the shared metabolic mechanisms linking age-related ...
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Kaisa House open on Sundays in 1 February - 26 April, 2026

During spring semester 2026, from 1 February to 26 April, the Main Library will be open on Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. The Main Library Kaisa House is open on Sundays from 1 February to 26 April. With ...
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Ancient DNA shows the Sámi and Finns share identical Siberian genes

An abundance of genes has journeyed all the way from Siberia to Finland, a recent study indicates. As late as during the Iron Age, people with a genome similar to that of the Sámi people lived much ...
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The fast and the furious: Research shows that owners of high-status cars are on a collision course with traffic

Why do BMW and Audi owners often seem to drive like idiots? Is it the car that makes them behave aggressively behind the wheel, or are specific types of people drawn to such cars as well being more ...
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Elements of AI has introduced one million people to the basics of artificial intelligence

The online course designed by the University of Helsinki and a learning company MinnaLearn is free and open for everyone. It provides easy-to-understand information and practical examples on the topic ...
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Early DNA lineages from Finland shed light on the diverse origins of the contemporary population

A new genetic study carried out at the University of Helsinki and the University of Turku demonstrates that, at the end of the Iron Age, Finland was inhabited by separate and differing populations, ...
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Microplastics disrupt gut microbiome and fermentation in farm animals: study reveals new risks to animal health and food safety

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles pervasive in agricultural environments, interact with and disrupt the microbial ecosystem in the rumen – the first stomach chamber of cattle, reveals an ...
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Streams and events open to the public in the Aleksanteri Conference 2025

In the Aleksanteri Conference of 2025, there are sessions and plenaries open to the public without a fee. Welcome! Schedule of the streams and events open to the public Please find below the links to ...
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University of Helsinki to recruit top international researchers with €10 million in funding from the Research Council of Finland

The University is strengthening its research in environmental policy, international law, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, and zoonotic virology through new international recruitments. The ...
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Efficient method to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere developed at the University of Helsinki

The method is based on a recyclable filtration fluid consisting of a superbase-alcohol compound. One gram of the new compound can absorb 156 milligrams of carbon dioxide. A new method to capture ...