Newshttps://www.tuni.fi/enenSofie Pelsmakers appointed Director of Tampere Institute for Advanced Study https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/sofie-pelsmakers-appointed-director-tampere-institute-advanced-studyPelsmakers will assume her new position in August 2026. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:49:34 +000072874 Large-scale genetic study uncovers new factors associated with a pregnancy-related liver diseasehttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/large-scale-genetic-study-uncovers-new-factors-associated-pregnancy-relatedIntrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy ICP is the most common liver condition that occurs during pregnancy and is characterised by a disruption in the normal flow of bile from the liver. A new international study has identified a strong link between the genetic susceptibility to ICP and the bodys ability to regulate bile acids and metabolise lipids and cholesterol. The findings open up new avenues for research into maternal health and pregnancyrelated liver diseases.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:49:48 +000072732 Research Council of Finland awards funding for 16 Academy Research Fellows and Academy Projects in social sciences and humanitieshttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/research-council-finland-awards-funding-16-academy-research-fellows-and-academyThe Research Council of Finlands Scientific Council for Social Sciences and Humanities has awarded funding for six Academy Research Fellows and ten Academy Projects at Tampere University. The total amount awarded to the Universitys researchers is nearly 9.2 million.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:09:33 +000072697 Tampere University invites applications for two Vice President positionshttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/tampere-university-invites-applications-two-vice-president-positionsTampere University invites applications for the positions of Vice President for Research and Vice President for Education to strengthen the Universitys strategic leadership and further develop its research and education activities both nationally and internationally. Appointments to both roles will be made for a fiveyear term commencing on 1 January 2027.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:11:30 +000072591 More than 2,100 students graduate from Tampere University in the spring semester of 2026https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/more-2100-students-graduate-tampere-university-spring-semester-2026More than 2,100 students are graduating from Tampere University in the spring semester of 2026. Graduation ceremonies will take place on the Hervanta campus on 12 June and on the city centre campus on 13 June.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:11:42 +000072629 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 Project on good governance in sport secures funding from the Research Council of Finland https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/project-good-governance-sport-secures-funding-research-council-finlandA project coordinated by Tampere University has secured funding from the Research Council of Finland under its Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity ACTIVE. The project, titled Good Governance in Sport: GameChanging Narratives of Value Creation and Destruction GoGoS, examines how value is created or diminished through good governance practices for different stakeholders across the various levels of the sport system.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:08:58 +000072467 Harri Nieminen appointed Professor of Practice in Mobile Machineryhttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/harri-nieminen-appointed-professor-practice-mobile-machineryAutomation expert and active collaboration builder Harri Nieminen has been appointed to the position of Professor of Practice at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences ENS at Tampere University. Through this fiveyear professorship, the University seeks to reinforce its international position in the mobile machinery sector and build bridges between academic research and industry. Nieminen will take up his new role on 1 June 2026, joining the University from his current position at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:06:35 +000072266 Idman Foundation donates €1 million annually to Tampere Universityhttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/idman-foundation-donates-eur1-million-annually-tampere-universityThe Idman Foundation has pledged to donate approximately 1 million in grant funding to Tampere University each year. This funding will not only support the employment and integration of international students in Finland but also enable masters students to gain expertise at worldleading universities abroad.Thu, 21 May 2026 09:21:47 +000072239 Tampere University’s next Conferment of Doctoral Degrees will take place in June 2027https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/tampere-universitys-next-conferment-doctoral-degrees-will-take-place-june-2027The third Conferment of Doctoral Degrees of the multidisciplinary Tampere University will be celebrated on 11–13 June 2027. The main event of the joint doctoral conferment for all faculties – the Conferment Ceremony – will take place in the main auditorium of the Päätalo building on the city centre campus on 12 June.Mon, 11 May 2026 09:59:20 +000072040