https://www.tuni.fi/enenhttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/new-tools-doctors-process-medical-data-eur8-million-research-project-advancesThe MEDALLION research project, coordinated by Tampere University, explored new ways of processing medical data. In collaboration with research partners, companies and Business Finland, the project developed tools that use extended reality XR and artificial intelligence AI to support the analysis of medical data. The methods are expected to find their way into clinical use in the near future.Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:39:44 +000075320 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/snowmobile-safaris-expose-participants-unexpectedly-high-levels-exhaustParticipants in recreational snowmobile and allterrain vehicle ATV safaris may be exposed to extremely high levels of combustionderived nanoparticles, according to a recent study by researchers at Tampere University and the University of Eastern Finland. Based on the measurements, exposure levels may at times be several times higher than those measured in busy urban areas.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:34:09 +000075172 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/researchers-uncover-new-way-cells-respond-physical-forcesA newly published study is changing our understanding of how the protein talin functions at sites where cells attach to their surroundings. The findings uncover a previously unknown mechanism by which mechanical force regulates talin, a key protein controlling cell adhesion and mechanosensing.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:55:21 +000075245 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/new-approach-study-food-purchases-shows-behaviours-are-surprisingly-stableFinns change their food purchases less over time than many might think. A new study shows that their monthtomonth food purchase behaviours are mainly very stable. However, there are clear variations in the purchasing behaviours of different population groups. The researchers used an analytical method that provided a novel and more precise way for identifying and describing longterm changes in food purchase behaviours.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:45:30 +000074365 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/demand-doctors-growing-building-services-engineering-field-ai-champion-projectThe AI Champion project, funded by Business Finland, is developing 100 artificial intelligence agents to improve automation and information flow in the building services engineering supply chains.The project brings together a broad group of doctoral researchers from various fields and will address the future shortage of experts in the demanding building services engineering sector as the green transition and data center investments progress. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:30 +000075009 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/autism-related-repetitive-behaviour-may-support-childs-self-regulationAutistic children often exhibit behaviour patterns that help them manage overload, emotions, and signals from the environment. A recent study conducted at Tampere University gained new evidence that restricted and repetitive behaviour does not necessarily only reflect challenges but may also support selfregulation.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:45:54 +000074876 https://tuni.fi/en/tamk/news-and-events/young-people-built-business-ideas-and-international-networks-succeed-businessYoung people from Finland, Estonia and Latvia developed their entrepreneurial skills through handson learning in the international project. At closing event in Tampere, participants presented their business ideas, shared lessons learned from entrepreneurship, and celebrated the international networks built during the year.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:02:33 +000074777 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/tiina-silander-appointed-vice-president-education-tapio-visakorpi-continue-viceAt its meeting on 7 October 2026, the Board of the Tampere University Foundation appointed Tiina Silander, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Culture, as Vice President for Education and Tapio Visakorpi as Vice President for Research for the term 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2031.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:45:21 +000074663 https://tuni.fi/en/tamk/news-and-events/treatment-menopausal-symptoms-should-not-depend-how-much-money-you-have-vaitoThere are an estimated 700,000 women of menopausal age in Finland, of whom about 80 experience symptoms such as sleep disturbances, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and problems coping at work. Yet many of them go without a proper diagnosis or treatment. A project by Tampere University of Applied Sciences, the Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, and occupational health care providers is developing an operational model that integrates expert menopause care into primary health care and occupational health services.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:35:10 +000074712 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/novel-radiotherapy-may-save-increasingly-many-rectal-cancer-patients-surgeryTampere University Hospital Tays has begun to offer a new radiotherapy to treat rectal cancer in which an intensive dose of radiation is targeted to the tumour surface. The aim is to destroy the tumour so that increasingly many patients may avoid a massive surgery and a potentially permanent stoma. Finland is at the forefront of implementing this novel treatment.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:15:27 +000073921