https://www.tuni.fi/enenhttps://tuni.fi/en/tamk/news-and-events/alumna-year-reetta-keranen-helps-growth-companies-thrive-infinity-and-beyondReetta Keränen, who studied entrepreneurship and team leadership at Proakatemia, Tampere University of Applied Sciences, also completed Master's Degree in Service Business Management. After a twentyyear long career as an entrepreneur, she earned a PhD after defending her dissertation and shifted her focus on board work. Her entrepreneurial background provides a strong foundation for the role of a board professional. The combination is rare. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:49:21 +000074838 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/open-access-online-course-available-teaching-international-political-economyThe Assembling Postcapitalist International Political Economy POSTCAPE project, funded by the Research Council of Finland and Tampere University, has developed an openly available online course titled Approaches to International Political Economy. The course, which is available on the Moodle platform within the DigiCampus learning environment, combines the latest research with accessible learning materials and a flexible structure that can be readily integrated into teaching. According to the project participants, the development of highquality open educational resources requires careful planning, a clear division of responsibilities and strong technical and pedagogical support.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +000074492 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/first-graduate-doctoral-education-pilot-lauri-ryyppo-works-advance-cancerAs part of the national doctoral education pilot, Tampere University recruited 106 doctoral researchers. The first of them to complete a doctorate is Lauri Ryyppö who demonstrated that a method based on urine samples can identify urothelial cancer with excellent accuracy. The noninvasive approach has the potential to reduce both the patients burden of medical examinations and healthcare costs. Ryyppö says that the pilot was a very positive experience.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:32:39 +000074854 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/space-sector-needs-diverse-expertise-finnish-higher-education-institutionsTampere University is part of a network of higher education institutions that provides students, especially those pursuing engineering degrees, with the opportunity to take spacerelated courses at the partner institutions. The rapidly expanding space industry offers career opportunities for graduates from a wide range of academic disciplines, not only engineering.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:01:20 +000074639 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/humble-beginnings-forefront-social-robotics-finland-robostudio-teaches-newEver since its establishment eight years ago on Tampere Universitys Hervanta campus, the Robostudio has grown from the ground up into a unique hub of expertise in social robotics in Finland. While its social robots are sure to steal the spotlight during visits and events, the Robostudio also plays an important role in promoting robot literacy among learners of all ages. Aino Ahtinen, founder of the Robostudio, describes robot literacy as a new civic skill.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:01:40 +000074770 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/career-monitoring-surveys-launched-complete-survey-support-students-careerFinnish universities will launch their joint national career monitoring surveys on 1 October. Tampere University will send the survey to all alumni who graduated in 2021 with the degree of Master of Science Technology or Architecture, Master of Arts, Licentiate of Medicine or Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Education. A separate survey will be sent to all those who completed a doctoral degree in 2023.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:13:52 +000074466 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/interpreters-witness-richness-human-life-says-anu-viljanmaaAnu Viljanmaa discovered the profession of interpreting by chance, and it turned out to be the perfect fit for her. Today, she trains the next generation of interpreters, helping them to develop skills such as professional listening. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:54:41 +000074374 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/language-centre-celebrates-50-years-teaching-courageous-communicationAs the Language Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary, it continues to provide language and communication courses for all students at Tampere University to help them develop into courageous and confident communicators. The Language Centre maintains a forwardlooking approach and is committed to continuously renewing its activities and investing in highquality smallgroup teaching.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:58:43 +000074285 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/information-studies-could-be-forefront-ai-transformation-paavo-arvola-examinesPaavo Arvola has yet to come across a field that cannot be combined with information studies. In his current teaching and research, many of the longstanding questions of information studies, including those related to information retrieval, relevance and information interaction, are being reexamined in the age of AI.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:38:14 +000074201 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/internships-close-home-tampere-university-employs-dozens-interns-each-yearInternships provide many students with their first opportunity to apply their learning in practice, develop their transferable skills and reflect on the direction of their future career. For students Riitu Nippala and Mikko Oosi, an internship provided valuable handson experience and a deeper understanding of Tampere University.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:26:03 +000073917