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Extinction Threatens the Boreal Owl

10.12.2012

Half a century ago, the Boreal owl was the most numerous predatory bird in Eurasian boreal forests. However, during the last twenty years the Boreal owl population has diminished noticeably. This is because of the vanishing old-growth boreal forests, explains the new book by researchers of the University of Turku.

Nobel Winner Lee Knows the Power of Zest

10.12.2012

Professor David M. Lee from the Physics and Astronomy department of Texas A&M University collaborates with the experts of the University of Turku.

PhD Student Vainio and Professor Lee in the physics lab, where the magic happens.

We Only Learn to Speak Properly as Adults

10.12.2012

The Department of Phonetics and LAB-lab, University of Turku, organized a multidisciplinary symposium that addressed the human ability to learn and adopt.

-You can easily find the coffee room of the Phonetics. Just follow the laughter and loud noises, Docent Maija S. Peltola guides.

Cooperation with the University of Namibia

10.12.2012

University of Turku and University of Namibia (UNAM) are tightening their collaboration. You can learn about the Africa linked projects and research in an Africa workshop.

The Arctic Research Receives Recognition from the European Commission

09.12.2012

The Kevo Research Station of the University of Turku is part of the INTERACT (International Network for Terrestrial Research and Monitoring in the Arctic) project, which the European Commission has defined as a success story.

The Kevo research station is situated in the commune of Utsjoki, the northernmost municipality in Finnish Lapland.