University of Helsinki

The Helsinki Health Study at the University of Helsinki investigated the development of insomnia symptoms in midlife and their effects on memory, learning ability and concentration after retirement. The follow-up period was 15–17…

The rapid and accurate identification and isolation of patients with coronavirus infection is an important part of global pandemic management. The current diagnosis of coronavirus infection is based on a PCR test that accurately and…

This spring, the master’s level Geographies of Inequalities course is being organised already for the third time.“The central goal of the course is to learn to take an analytical approach towards the discourse on sustainable development…

Aerosol particles have an impact on both human health and the climate. This impact on the climate is particularly notable in the upper troposphere (approximately 10 km above ground), as the particles serve as the nuclei for cloud droplets…

University Researcher and Docent Hanna Posti-Ahokas works in the Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning GINTL.“For instance, the manifestations of the differentiation of teaching and active learning are very different in…

The year 2021 marked the first year of the University’s ten-year strategy period. The University’s strategic choices (Knowledge and learning are for everyone, Openness enhances scientific research and collaboration, Our University is the…

As part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (MSCA ITN), the Space Weather Awareness Training Network (SWATNet) is a project funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. – Our research focuses on…

Professor Ole Wæver is famous for his research on language and security that is at the core of securitisation theory, known as the Copenhagen School of security studies. During spring 2022, Ole Wæver is working at the Helsinki Collegium…

Madagascar is world-famous for its biodiversity, and for the ongoing loss of its forests and the unique species contained there. “When the pandemic hit in March 2020, we were worried that lockdowns would interrupt protected area…

As part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (MSCA ITN), the Space Weather Awareness Training Network (SWATNet) is a project funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. – Our research focuses on…