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Developed by researchers, the Green Path route planner helps users avoid busy streets and still reach their destinations as quickly as possible. The recommendations are based on real-time air quality data and noise level measurements conducted throughout the city.

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The goal of the MegaSense project is to create a global monitoring system that can provide exact, real-time data on air quality and harmful substances in the air.

University of Helsinki posted on Facebook

Did you know that you can based on your academic performance on the Helsinki Summer School course Air Quality in China apply to the Master’s Programme in Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Helsinki in a separate application process?

University of Helsinki posted on Facebook

A recent study indicates that in the everyday life of nursing homes, even brief contact is significant. The presence of nurses affects the quality and efficiency of nursing, but this requires realigning the perspective to humans.

University of Helsinki posted on Facebook

Join us at University of Helsinki’s Slush meet & greet at the heart of Helsinki. Make Think Corner your smart after-Slush destination on Tuesday December 4th. Our top speakers are David Wallerstein, Senior vice-president of Tencent, Anni Sinnemäki, Deputy Mayor of Helsinki and Sasu Tarkoma, Professor of Computer Sciences, University of Helsinki. Easy mingling, mixing science and business people. Quality talks on stage, meeting area downstairs. The event is free and open for everyone. Welcome!

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“One of the best features of the University of Helsinki is that there is no hierarchy between the students and professors. Questions are more than welcome and professors are interested in their students’ thoughts and opinions.” Anna Nikandrova is a doctoral student at the University of Helsinki and as part of her studies, she teaches in the Master’s Programme in Atmospheric Sciences (ATM-MP). It’s a vast field for all natural scientists that deals with matters of global concern like climate change, urban air quality and extreme weather. The programme gives you the knowledge and skills to find innovative solutions in the field of environmental sciences, climate change and weather forecasting. You can apply to our International Master’s Programmes as of 3 December 2018 until 11 January 2019.

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The presence of sticky, aggregation-prone LDL in circulation is an independent predictor of cardiovascular death, shows a recent study conducted at the Wihuri Research Institute and University of Helsinki. However, there is also good news: the study showed that the quality of LDL particles can be improved by cholesterol-lowering medication or by healthy diet.

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Let's celebrate the breadth of the University’s excellent Life Science research and establishment of HiLIFE with a full week of events at the Campuses! HiLIFE Helsinki Institute of Life Science is a new joint institute established in 2017 that supports high quality life science research across the University of Helsinki campuses and faculties. HiLIFE builds on existing strengths and new recruits and partnerships to create an attractive international environment for researchers to solve grand challenges in health, food, and environment. PROGRAM OF THE WEEK ERC Sup­port­ing ex­cel­lent Life Sci­ence re­search - Spot light on Life Science ERC grantees Monday October 30, 2017 at 11:30 am – 4:30 pm Biomedicum Helsinki helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-of-life-science/erc-supporting-excellent-life-science-research-0 Huippututkimuksesta hyvinvointia - Public lecture in Finnish Monday October 30, 2017 at 4:30 – 7:00 pm Think Corner Helsinki tiedekulma.fi HiLIFE Goes Busi­ness - HiSTAKES project promotes societal impact and commercial possibilities of academic projects in the area of Life Science Tues­day Oc­to­ber 31, 2017 at 10 am - 12 noon Ter­kko Health Hub Helsinki helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-of-life-science/hilife-goes-business PhD Kick-off - Inside Doctoral Studies - Orientation and networking reception for doctoral candidates of University of Helsinki Tues­day Oc­to­ber 31, 2017 at 4 - 7 pm City Hall, Helsinki helsinki.fi/fi/tutkimus/phd-kick-off-inside-doctoral-studies Sci­ence in Life –Build­ing tools for life sci­ences In­ter­dis­cip­lin­ary HiLIFE re­search in Kum­pula cam­pus Wed­nes­day Novem­ber 1, 2017 at 1-4 pm Physicum en­trance hall, Helsinki helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-of-life-science/science-in-life-building-tools-for-life-sciences HiLIFE re­search in Viikki cam­pus Details to be announced Thursday November 2, 2017 HILIFE GRAND OPEN­ING The opening week culminates in the Grand Opening with Mayor Jan Vapaavuori and Rector Jukka Kola (Please register by Oct. 29th: lyyti.fi/reg/HiLIFE_Grand_Opening) Opening words Keynote speakers: Professor Mary M Power: "Science, society, and species interactions" Professor Fiona Watt: "Stem Cell Revolution" Panel discussion Our bright hosts of the afternoon are ERC awarded researchers Anna-Liisa Laine and Vince Cerullo! Friday 3 November at 3-5 pm University of Helsinki Great Hall Celebrations continue at Think Corner at 5 pm Follow the updates on this Facebook event and on helsinki.fi/hilife