Newshttps://www.tuni.fi/enenEmbedding Brains in Materials: Dr. Amit Tewari on the Next Frontier of Flexible Neuromorphic Electronics https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/embedding-brains-materials-dr-amit-tewari-next-frontier-flexible-neuromorphicDr Amit Tewari, recently appointed Senior Research Fellow at the Tampere Institute for Advanced Study, is developing nextgeneration flexible neuromorphic electronics that combine sensing, memory, and computing within the material itself. Through his 2DNEURO project, he aims to harness atomically thin semiconductors and lightbased manufacturing techniques to create energyefficient intelligent systems for applications ranging from healthcare monitoring and soft robotics to advanced humanmachine interfaces.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:37:11 +000073063 Studying futures that do not exist yet – Oğuz ‘Oz’ Buruk uses play to explore what technology could make us become https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/studying-futures-do-not-exist-yet-oguz-oz-buruk-uses-play-explore-whatMost researchers try to reduce uncertainty. Associate Professor Oğuz Oz Buruk does the opposite. At Gameful Futures Lab, as part of the Research Centre of Gameful Realities, he studies future technologies by making research more playful, unpredictable, and experimental.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:50:13 +000073079 Risk factors for fatty liver disease may begin to develop as early as the prenatal period and early childhoodhttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/risk-factors-fatty-liver-disease-may-begin-develop-early-prenatal-period-andThe accumulation of excess fat in the liver is not solely a consequence of the combined effects of hereditary factors and adult lifestyle‑related factors. A new study by researchers at Tampere University and the University of Eastern Finland indicates that both maternal health during pregnancy and earlylife nutrition may have longterm implications for childrens liver health.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:40:08 +000072527 Tampere Universities fly the flag for equality and diversityhttps://tuni.fi/en/tampere-universities-fly-flag-equality-and-diversityTampere University, the student union TREY, Tampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK and the student union Tamko have raised the rainbow flag to mark the start of Manse Pride 2026. Flying the flag serves as a visible symbol of support for the LGBTQ+ community.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:16:55 +000072586 Tampere is set to welcome a record number of educational researchers at ECER 2026https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/tampere-set-welcome-record-number-educational-researchers-ecer-2026The European Conference on Educational Research ECER is the largest educational research conference in Europe. The next ECER, to be held in Tampere in August 2026, is turning out to be the most wellattended conference in its history. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:49:24 +000072714 Paramedics student Babakr Abrahim found his future in Finland: "I'm living my dream"https://tuni.fi/en/tamk/news-and-events/paramedics-student-babakr-abrahim-found-his-future-finland-im-living-my-dreamFinland needs international experts who speak Finnish. Babakr Abrahim, who participated in a preparatory education for higher education studies for immigrants, achieved such a good level of Finnish language proficiency that he is now able to study in a Finnishlanguage degree programme for paramedics.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:03:55 +000073256 Aerosol physics researchers travelled to Sweden with a mobile laboratory to study aircraft emissionshttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/aerosol-physics-researchers-travelled-sweden-mobile-laboratory-study-aircraftThe Aerosol Physics Laboratory measured aircraft emissions using a mobile laboratory at Ljungbyhed Airport in Sweden. Aircraft, and consequently airports, have a significant impact on local concentrations of fine particulate matter. The study investigated the evolution of aircraft emissions and the formation of fine particles in close proximity of an individual aircraft.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:02:16 +000073064 Tampere Adult Education Foundation donates half a million euros to establish professorships in vocational educationhttps://tuni.fi/en/tampere-adult-education-foundation-donates-half-million-euros-establish-professorships-vocationalThe Tampere Adult Education Foundation, which maintains the Tampere Adult Education Centre TAKK, has donated 500,000 to professorships in vocational education at Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences. TAKK aims to strengthen research in vocational education and to provide evidencebased knowledge to support the development of vocational training.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:37:10 +000072765 Tampere University and TAMK join study voucher trial offering higher education to young people without a study place at no tuition cost to studentshttps://tuni.fi/en/tampere-university-and-tamk-join-study-voucher-trial-offering-higher-education-young-people-withoutThe new study voucher system will be introduced on 5 August 2026. The voucher offers 30 study credits in higher education free of charge to young people who have graduated from upper secondary education but been unable to get a study place. At Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK the study voucher can be used, for example, for the basic studies of different subjects or route studies. A versatile package of teaching that develops the students study skills is also offered. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:13:38 +000073057 The LEAP project examines whether guidelines on the marketing of foods reaching children and young people in Finland are sufficient and effectivehttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/leap-project-examines-whether-guidelines-marketing-foods-reaching-children-andThe Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL and Tampere University are investigating, in the LEAP project launched this spring, how well food industry companies operating in Finland are aware of and implement the national guidelines on the marketing of foods to children and young people published in 2024.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:38:15 +000072514