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The latest science and education news from the University of Oulu, blog posts, and information on upcoming events and thesis defences.

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31.03.2026

Risk of burnout even before starting work – researchers concerned about student teachers’ growing cynicism

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31.03.2026

Sleep cleans the brain – University of Oulu researchers develop a fast, non-invasive way to measure the process

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02.04.2026

Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation awards over €1 million for research on cancer drug resistance

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30.03.2026

Project for the new Teacher Training School building moves to tendering phase

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30.03.2026

Irregular bedtime linked to higher risk of cardiac events

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26.03.2026

More than 19,000 applicants to the University of Oulu Finnish-taught programmes

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26.03.2026

Pollen exposure linked to matriculation exam performance – strongest effect in mathematical subjects

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25.03.2026

Ten subjects at the University of Oulu among the world's top in QS Rankings by Subject

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University Inventor Day 2026

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Alumni Day

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Campus as a Stage: Culture Lunches - Come Dine With Me at Linnanmaa I

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National Roma Day's movie, lecture and café

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For & Against debate series: “The colonization of space is the solution to Earth’s problems”

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Campus as a Stage: Light and Shadows – Artistic Luminaires' workshops

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Thesis defences

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Blogs

Science with Arctic Attitude
20.03.2026

Celebrating the transformative spirit of the 6th European Citizen Science Association Conference

Exploring resilience
09.03.2026

The Arctic is not Las Vegas

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University of Oulu rankings in 2025:

  • QS World University Rankings: 342
  • THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 251-300
  • ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai): 401-500
  • CWTS Leiden Ranking: 547

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