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Understanding human-nature interactions can help researchers to find solutions for nature conservation. Social media platforms are one way to study human actions. Spatial information added by users can be used to analyze, for example, the most popular places in a national park, the location of species observations, or the regional reactions of an emotional event.

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Researcher Panu Pihkala has studied environmental emotions and how to cope with anxiety about the future of the environment. What are his tips?

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“The field needs to reach a point where we study and understand the city before we plan it. Our Master’s Programme, combining empirical research to solution-based planning, aims to educate professionals capable of doing exactly this.” Mia Puttonen is a doctoral student at the University of Helsinki and coordinates the International Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning. The programme prepares students to excel as professionals capable of understanding and addressing complex urban development challenges. You can specialise in Urban Planning and Design, Urban Ecologies and Systems or in Urban Life, Economy and Cultures. You can apply to our International Master’s Programmes as of 3 December 2018 until 11 January 2019.

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"Language is everywhere in our society, and that means we need more experts who understand the different aspects of language from linguistic diversity to language technology.” Matti Miestamo is the Programme Director for the International Master's Programme in Linguistic Diversity in the Digital Age at the University of Helsinki. The programme gives you an understanding of the nature and diversity of human language and the theoretical and technological tools for working with language material. If you are interested in languages but can't decide which one you want to study, this programme could be the right choice for you! You can apply to our International Master's Programmes as of 3 December 2018 until 11 January 2019.

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Innovations never come out of nothing. They require multi-layered knowledge and understanding of the big picture, which are both products of science, says Reetta Kivelä, one of the inventors of pulled oats, food prepared from oats, broad beans and peas.

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Fresh archaeological evidence rewrites our understanding of how far south ancient Sámi people lived in Finland. DNA finds match present Sámi, who now live far from the site.

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Laughing gas has been shown to rapidly relieve symptoms of depression. A study links these effects to the ability of the gas to evoke molecular mechanisms associated with synaptic plasticity. The way this happens may be the key to understanding how rapid-acting antidepressants generally work.

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The advances in DNA techniques have helped to determine the formation of complex food webs better than ever before. This is revolutionising our understanding of the world. DNA can now show, who eats whom, which species decompose edible mushrooms and which pollinators visit what plants.

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Our understanding of the genetics of cancer is constantly increasing. At the same time, we are accumulating more information, which will allow for the development of more effective treatments. These four breakthroughs were achieved by the University of Helsinki’s cancer researchers during the past year.

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European and Nordic Studies student Arim had read lots about Finnish society in while living in South Korea, but studying and living in Helsinki greatly enhanced her critical thinking skills. Now, she truly understands how this Northern region works. Learn more about European and Nordic Studies 🔗 bit.ly/2xyn943 📣 Applications for all our International Master's Programmes to commence in autumn 2020 are open from December 3rd to January 10th.

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“The programme gives students the tools to see how Europe has become Europe, and how there can be different, even conflicting perspectives. The contemporary and historical role of Europe in the world is viewed from the standpoint of political, cultural and historical research – all in the same programme." Lotta Lounasmeri is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for European Studies and a lecturer in the International Master’s Programme in European and Nordic Studies at the University of Helsinki. The programme gives a multidisciplinary insight to the Nordic countries from a European perspective and to Europe from a Nordic perspective. You will learn to understand what lies behind the tensions, challenges and possibilities that are manifesting themselves today. You can apply to our International Master’s Programmes as of 3 December 2018 until 11 January 2019.

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The Finnish basic income experiment had only minor effects on employment. However, there's great variance in how the experiment affected participants’ lives. University of Helsinki researchers contributed with a study to understand the differences.

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"Wait a moment, I'll take a snapshot of my dish...📸🍽️" is a common interruption while enjoying dinner with friends. This phenomenon, among others, interests Master’s student Ansung Kim. She wants to understand how social media affects our food choices. We talked to Ansung Kim and university lecturer Riitta Freese about studying in the Master's Programme in Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour. The applications are open for this and our 34 other International Master’s Programmes. Apply before 10 Jan 2020.

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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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Finland is challenging the entire world to understand AI by offering a completely free online course. 90 000 people from 80 countries have already enrolled. The first goal of the initiative was to educate one per cent of Finns (about 54 000 people).

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According to Academy Research Fellow Aku Visala, the development of artificial intelligence will change the way we understand humanity. He believes a decline in human interaction may become a problem.

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How is meaning created in social interaction? The internationally high standard of expertise in interaction research at the Faculty of Arts drew German professor Arnulf Deppermann to Helsinki.

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In Finland, university-level teacher education ensures that teaching is linked with the most up-to-date research. “In teacher education, we discuss carefully and thoroughly what is important with regard to pupils, their learning and backgrounds,” says professor Auli Toom.

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A new, more detailed model shows that even in the best-case scenario, permafrost in the Arctic will reduce at least one third by year 2050. Greatest changes will happen in areas where current soil temperatures are low.

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“The future of humanity is largely dependent on plants and plant production. That is why we have to understand these organisms by starting from the basic levels of what plants are, what they do and how we can utilise them in a sustainable way.” Johannes Enroth is the Programme Director for the International Master’s Programme in Plant Biology at the University of Helsinki. The programme gives you expertise in how plants communicate, actively adjust to their circumstances and interact with other organisms and their physical and chemical environment. Plants will help you to understand how life works and in what ways humanity can profit from this understanding. You can apply to our International Master’s Programmes as of 3 December 2018 until 11 January 2019.

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"You need to have a broad understanding how society works really to understand it, so you need breadth in your Master's studies, which our courses give you. However, you also need in-depth knowledge of particular areas of contemporary societies and the programme gives you that too." David Inglis is Professor in the International Master's Programme in Contemporary Societies at the University of Helsinki. The multidisciplinary, research-based programme focuses on the key themes in the dynamics of contemporary societies, both in a European and a global context. You can specialise in Sociology, Social and Public Policy, Social Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology or Development Studies. You can apply to our International Master’s Programmes as of 3 December 2018 until 11 January 2019.

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Long-term ecological monitoring schemes increase our understanding of the impacts and predictability of climate change. Utilising mathematical models, researchers were able to show that the overall decline in the Glan­ville fritil­lary butterfly population size was predictable due to the extreme drought in the summer of 2018.