University of Helsinki

In 2023 the University of Helsinki’s operating result (the result without taking investment activities and fundraising into account) was €16 million in deficit after taxes. The surplus from fundraising, investment and financial…

Researchers at the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the University of Helsinki have found that modern weather models can accurately predict the energy that Earth emits and reflects into space, which directly…

An extensive study carried out under the DyslexiaBaby project at the University of Helsinki found that stronger neural responses measured in the brain in infancy to changes in speech sounds were associated with better pre-reading skills,…

Bird feeding is a common hobby in many Western countries and has been studied extensively. Nevertheless, birdfeeders have been studied less, despite being a crucial material part of bird feeding practices. The researchers noted four…

Aarno Palotie has undertaken a lengthy and highly successful career in genetic research. His decades-long career encompasses genetic discoveries pertaining to rare and common diseases, the development of diagnostic techniques, the…

Kari Rummukainen from the Faculty of Science and Jason M. Silverman from the Faculty of Theology have received Advanced Grants from the European Research Council (ERC). The grant sums are approximately €2.5 million each. Professor Kari…

Metformin is a widely prescribed drug for managing type 2 diabetes. In recent years, indications of its potential anticancer properties have emerged in research. In a newly published study conducted at the University of Helsinki, it was…

When we buy mushrooms from the shop, we get beautiful unblemished balls of similar size. Slightly damaged, too large or small mushrooms, as well as their stems, are kept away from consumer packaging as the food industry considers them…

The Open University’s new online course, Me and My Dog, explores the canine genome, history, breeds, and behaviour as well as dog–human companionship. You can start the online course and proceed independently at your own pace between 2…

An international group of researchers has uncovered significant insights into pre-industrial aerosol formation processes through a study conducted in a pristine Finnish peatland. The investigation aimed to understand atmospheric particle…