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A new study shows that two neighbouring populations of Finnish white-tailed eagles—one around the Baltic Sea coast and one in inland Arctic Lapland—are recovering at similar rates, but with some important differences in how various age groups contribute to that recovery. The findings support future monitoring and management of large raptors and offer insights for protecting other long-lived species.

The goal is to promote the collaboration between the higher education institutions in education, research, RDI activities, and infrastructures, thereby impacting the vitality of the Satakunta region.

New multi-material metal 3D printing infrastructure in Finland opens the way to producing complex components that combine different metals in a single part. The infrastructure creates opportunities for combining different material properties in component production and for studying manufacturing processes and component design, for example, in future fusion energy production and aerospace propulsion.

On 29–30 October 2026, the University of Turku will celebrate two milestones in Asian research and education: the 30th anniversary of the Finnish University Network for Asian Studies and the 20th anniversary of the Centre for East Asian Studies. The celebrations include an international conference open to the public on 29 October.

The Swedish Karolinska Institutet repatriated 82 human skulls to Finland in 2024. Research has revealed that some of the individuals originate outside of Finland.

Neutrophils are white blood cells that form part of the body's first line of defence. Researchers have now demonstrated for the first time that neutrophils are found in many tissues during embryonic development, and that they can perform the same functions as adult neutrophils. The findings warrant further study on the role of embryonic neutrophils in tissue development and in responding to infections in fetuses and newborns.

Interactions between insects and vertebrates are extremely diverse, and go well beyond insects being an important food source, according to a new study.

The University of Turku is preparing a pilot project that develops new ways of strengthening competence in natural sciences and streamlining the education path between different levels of education. An extensive multidisciplinary research project will also be launched alongside the pilot project. 

Snakes have not always been legless, but have lost their limbs through evolution. Professor Laura Elo from the University of Turku is part of an international research project that investigates the reasons why snakes lost their limbs.

Doctoral dissertation research investigated how the family environment in childhood affects health in midlife. The study showed that only children have a more unfavourable profile of risk factors for cardiovascular disease throughout their lives. Furthermore, exposure to parental smoking had a negative impact on cardiovascular health and cognitive performance even in middle age.