https://www.tuni.fi/enenhttps://tuni.fi/en/news/inside-complex-systems-how-gerardo-iniguez-maps-human-interactionsIn online spaces, people do not act merely as isolated individuals but as parts of vast networks. These networks shape how opinions form, how communities emerge, and how ideological divisions may deepen. Associate professor of complex systems Gerardo Iñiguez studies these complex systems through big data and mathematical models.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:24:46 +000071700 https://tuni.fi/en/news/professor-frans-mayra-explorer-alternative-worlds-gaming-literacy-core-competence-everyoneProfessor Frans Mäyrä has led more than 50 research projects and reshaped the early development of game studies as an academic discipline, both in Tampere and internationally. While he reflects on whether the age of artificial intelligence AI might one day turn humans into cyborgs, he also reminds us of the enduring importance of looking up at the stars. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:52:58 +000071425 https://tuni.fi/en/news/beyond-benchmark-dr-muhammad-waseem-what-ai-actually-changing-software-engineeringThe conversation around AI and software development often narrows to tools and benchmarks. For Dr. Muhammad Waseem, Postdoctoral Researcher and ViceHead of GPTLab at Tampere University, that framing misses what is actually at stake. What is changing is not just how fast code can be written, but how software systems are designed, validated, and integrated into realworld environments. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:22:35 +000071630 https://tuni.fi/en/news/professor-mikko-kanerva-draws-inspiration-natural-materials-and-collaboration-across-wideA visionary and something of an idealist is how Professor of Polymer Materials Mikko Kanerva describes himself. He studies the interfaces of materials and is particularly interested in natural polymers, such as wood and flax fibres used in high performance composites. As a teacher, Kanerva is concerned about the future of innovation, which is why he encourages students to embrace new challenges and explore novel, sustainable solutions.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:30:05 +000071609 https://tuni.fi/en/news/mullet-appears-computer-screen-unique-research-speech-and-voice-tampere-universityThe Speech Research Centre PUTUKE provides researchers with state of the art facilities for studying spoken and sung voice. Last week, the centre turned its attention to the mechanics of throat singing when artist Antti Paalanen visited the laboratory.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:37:28 +000071636 https://tuni.fi/en/news/concerns-over-press-and-academic-freedom-brought-researcher-soma-basu-finland-study-onlineDoctoral researcher Soma Basu was gaining global awards as an investigative journalist. Then, journalistic and academic freedom took a turn towards worse in India.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:13:10 +000071616 https://tuni.fi/en/news/tampere-home-internationally-admired-community-game-studies-researchersSenior University Lecturer in Game Studies Jaakko Stenros started his academic career, as he puts it, by pretending to be a game studies researcher – until he realised that the pretence had turned into reality. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:14:59 +000071416 https://tuni.fi/en/news/doctoral-dissertation-awards-presented-57-researchersThe University of Tampere Foundation and the Industrial Research Fund at Tampere University of Technology have granted Doctoral Dissertation Awards to researchers whose doctoral dissertations received the grade Approved with Distinction in 2025. A total of 57 researchers received the 1,500 award.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:56:07 +000071548 https://tuni.fi/en/news/ai-translation-requires-ai-literacy-mary-nurminen-shares-her-tips-ai-assisted-translationGenerative artificial intelligence GenAI and Large Language Models LLMs are opening up new opportunities for translation and digital communication. University Lecturer Mary Nurminen has studied how context influences the use of machine translation,with a special focus on how non‑translators employ raw machine translation in their everyday lives. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:56:27 +000070686 https://tuni.fi/en/news/study-finds-no-link-between-medical-gender-reassignment-and-improved-mental-health-among-youngAn extensive register‑based study conducted in Finland has found an increase in severe mental health problems among some adolescents and young adults who have undergone medical gender reassignment GR.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:43:29 +000071438