Researchers at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland have shown that bodily sensations related to emotions are altered by the neurological disorder Parkinson's disease.
The partnership between Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University and the University of Turku has spanned over five years. Throughout this time, the collaboration, aimed at improving teaching and learning practices for the academic community, has evolved and led to notable advancements in pedagogical approaches and educational outcomes.
University of Turku Professors Johanna Ivaska and Lauri Nummenmaa have received significant research funding from the European Research Council ERC. Ivaska received funding for a project that aims to discover how the biological limits of a healthy body influence cancer progression. Nummenmaa’s project examines the link between a person’s negative emotions and their physical well-being.
In the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Turku was ranked among the world's best universities in four broad subject areas and 12 disciplines.
AI4HOPE, a groundbreaking initiative funded by Horizon Europe, is leading the charge in transforming dementia care through cutting-edge digital health interventions. With a mission to revolutionise support for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, AI4HOPE aims to reduce distress and anxiety while enhancing the overall quality of life.
The research rooms in Feeniks Library can be applied for by the researchers of the University of Turku.
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The new technology, which was created at the University of Turku and developed by the company CardioSignal, uses a smartphone to analyse heart movement and detect heart failure. The study involved five organisations from Finland and the United States.
The University of Turku is establishing two new English-language bachelor's degree programmes: Information and Communication Technology within the Faculty of Technology, and Sustainable and Social Entrepreneurship within Turku School of Economics. The first intake for both programmes will be in 2025, with application period in January 2025.