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”The openness of the professors was a positive surprise at the University of Helsinki. Although I have experience in the industry, I lack experience in the laboratory. Not one professor denied me the opportunity to go to their labs to see what they were working on and to ask for internship possibilities.” Victor Manuel González Ramos is a student in the International Mas­ter's Pro­gramme in Mi­cro­bi­o­logy and Mi­cro­bial Bi­o­tech­no­logy at the University of Helsinki. The programme gives you an understanding of the global significance of microbes as remodelers and processors of life and the environment. You learn what type of research techniques are used to study viruses, bacteria and other microbes and how to apply that knowledge in medicine, industry and food production. Apply to our International Master’s Programmes before 11 January 2019.

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There are approximately 90,000 Nordic citizens living in Great Britain. How will Brexit affect their lives? A research project is investigating the experiences of Nordic migrants in London. #helsinkiwelfare #brexit #norden @sockom1943 @FinInstLondon https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/nordic-welfare-news/nordic-welfare-model-what-will-become-of-nordic-highly-skilled-migrants-living-in-post-brexit-london-a-study-examines-their-experiences?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social_owned&utm_campaign=news

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“This must be Hell,” Vincezo Cerullo noted to a physician on the cancer ward for small children after his 1-year-old developed cancer. “Far from it. This is one of the few places where miracles still happen,” the physician responded. Cerullo’s son is now a healthy 9-year-old, and Cerullo himself develops new treatments for cancer as a professor of biological drug development. The experience reinforced Cerullo’s faith in Finland and Finnish healthcare. “I still find it hard to believe how good and competent the treatment was that we received through the public healthcare system, without breaking the bank to boot.”

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As the whole world is in the grips of change, research broadens perspectives based on one’s own personal experience and that of friends, helping people understand society better. – In addition to maintaining equal opportunities for citizens to take part in joint decision-making, the duty of research is to ensure high-quality education to students, says professor Anu Kantola. #Researchmatters #Siksitiede

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Migrants’ integration into a host community involves a trade-off between gaining increased social status and having fewer children, reveals an extraordinarily comprehensive population-wide dataset detailing the lives of over 160,000 World War II evacuees in terms of integration. The results have important implications for understanding the migrant experience today and can be useful background knowledge for policy makers desiring to promote social cohesion.

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Practising new or dangerous working situations beforehand and visiting places that are on the other side of the planet – virtual technology already helps students and researchers in many ways. ”There is a game-like element of play to virtual reality, which makes the experience more interactive. The issues being learned leave a stronger memory trace when the learning features more stimuli,” says Jani Holopainen, postdoctoral researcher and head of the Mixed Reality Hub team at the University of Helsinki.

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To many, losing a child is too traumatic an experience to process. Yet many parents feel that fetal death is downplayed. “In part, this originates in the fact that over centuries and millennia, stillborn children have been seen as ‘freaks’ in many cultures around the world." says Juha Itkonen, a grief researcher and pastor. Itkonen has created a four-pronged coping model for those who come into contact with people experiencing a crisis.

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Which emotions do dogs experience? You can’t ask a dog to tell you how it is feeling. It’s possible to interpret some of its emotions from behaviour and body language, but not all of them. That's why Canine Mind research group is studying the minds of dogs with an algorithm that might someday help the pet owners to cope with behavioural problems.

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Three weeks ago almost 250 students with over 50 nationalities joined the Helsinki Summer School 2018, organised by the University of Helsinki. The past weeks have been full of challenging courses, new friendships and exploring the city of Helsinki and Finland. A big thank you from the HSS team to every student, teacher and course coordinator who made this year’s Helsinki Summer School another unforgettable experience! We hope that you enjoyed your time here at the University of Helsinki and wish to see you soon again! The next Helsinki Summer School will take place on 6-22 August 2019. Interested in participating? To keep updated, visit our website at www.helsinkisummerschool.fi