Researchers have developed a unified theory of microcavity OLEDs, guiding the design of more efficient and sustainable devices. The work reveals a surprising trade-off: squeezing light too tightly inside OLEDs can actually reduce performance, and maximum efficiency is achieved through a delicate balance of material and cavity parameters.
Laura Elo at University of Turku is awarded the Leif C. Groop Award for outstanding research on type 1 diabetes. Elo has developed methods which have helped increase the understanding of how type 1 diabetes develops at molecular level.
Oral cancers with a high risk of recurrence can be identified at an early stage by examining the lymphatic vessels of the tumour. Finnish researchers have discovered for the first time that the surface cells of the lymphatic vessels in oral cancer contain proteins that indicate cell division and strongly predict disease progression and mortality.
Thin-film all-solid-state batteries are particularly well suited as power sources for small electronic devices. Compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries, they offer improved durability and safety. However, challenges related to manufacturing have so far limited their wider adoption. In M.Sc. Arman Hasani’s doctoral research, thermal spray and laser post-processing techniques were investigated as potential manufacturing routes for these next-generation batteries.
An ongoing research project investigates how urban environments influence the behaviour of carnivores, such as red foxes, badgers and raccoon dogs. The study is conducted through behavioural experiments on private gardens and forest patches in southern Finland. New experiment sites are now being sought for next summer’s experiments, which will document the animal species visiting residential areas and examine their behaviour.
An international team of researchers has found that the use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes and early adaptation problems in newborns, even after taking maternal depression into account. The study also discovered that taking SSRI medication during pregnancy may reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight.
The University Board of the University of Turku has selected Deputy Director-General Ilkka Salmi as its chair and CEO Anne-Mari Virolainen as its vice chair.
In the first joint application round of spring 2026, approximately 4,700 applications were submitted to the University of Turku’s international Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes.
Oskari Lahtinen, Senior Researcher at the INVEST Research Flagship Centre at the University of Turku in Finland, has developed validated tools for studying ‘woke’ attitudes on both the political left and the political right.
A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain reward functions. By combining several brain imaging methods, the research provides new biological insight into the disorder and may point to promising directions for treatment development.