The Academy of Finland has granted a continued funding of over 9 million euros to the Inequalities, Interventions and New Welfare State Flagship INVEST. The funding period extends until 2026. The international review panel which completed a mid-term review of the Flagship found its activities excellent and very successful while also considering its plans for the future promising.
The University of Turku has significantly improved its position in Psychology in the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2022. Psychology is now ranked 151–175th, last year 201–250th.
Researchers have wondered about the function of dreaming for a long time. Interest in dream contents has increased during the corona crisis.
The centre functions in the field of learning and instruction as a multidisciplinary, nationally and internationally high-level basic and applied research unit and post graduate training unit.
The centre fulfils also service function in the university and in the society at large by offering graduate and in-service training, educational technology services, as well as producing publications and applications in the field of learning research.