https://www.tuni.fi/enenhttps://tuni.fi/en/news/donation-finnish-fire-protection-fund-enables-new-professorship-rescue-and-crisis-managementA donation of approximately 533,000 from the Finnish Fire Protection Fund enables Tampere University to establish a new professorship in Rescue and Crisis Management for a fiveyear period. The tenure track position, situated in administrative sciences, strengthens research particularly in the management of rescue services, preparedness and crisis management as part of comprehensive security across society. The call for applications opened in March and is open until 27 April 2026.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:56:35 +000071652 https://tuni.fi/en/news/welcome-inaugural-lectures-new-professors-11-may-2026Inaugural lectures are delivered by newly appointed professors at Tampere University to present an overview of their research to the scientific community, external stakeholders, and the public.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:15:22 +000071093 https://tuni.fi/en/news/tampere-university-recognises-outstanding-achievements-annual-celebrationTampere University hosted its Annual Celebration on 15 April. Awards were presented to distinguished members of the Universitys teaching and research staff during the event, which was organised for the university community and invited guests.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:59:33 +000071538 https://tuni.fi/en/news/tero-jarvinen-tampere-universitys-inventor-year-2025Epidermolysis bullosa EB is a serious and rare skin disease that, in its most severe forms, leads to death in infancy and can result in aggressive skin cancers even in milder forms of disease. Tampere Universitys Inventor of the Year, professor Tero Järvinen has developed a drug molecule that is bringing new hope to EB patients in Finland and around the world. Järvinens drive and motivation are firmly rooted in basic research.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:36:38 +000071386 https://tuni.fi/en/news/lecture-series-offers-research-insights-and-fresh-perspectives-learningThe Faculty of Education and Culture at Tampere University is hosting an open lecture series titled Conversations in Education Keskustelua kasvatuksesta in Finnish, designed to provide research‑based insights into schools, learning and education. In these lectures, education researchers discuss current developments in the field and the challenges affecting learning. Audience members will be invited to join the conversation and reflect on future solutions.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:35:51 +000070392 https://tuni.fi/en/news/printing-ink-extracted-coffee-wins-sustainable-innovations-competition-pactec-fairAt this years PacTec, FoodTec and PlastExpo Nordic event, the winner of the Sustainable Innovations competition, now organized for the third time, was Natural Indigo Finlands project, which has developed a printing ink made from coffee production side streams.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:12:15 +000070887 https://tuni.fi/en/news/tampere-university-and-tamk-join-initiative-offer-young-people-new-pathways-higher-educationThe study voucher is a new payment method that enables holders to complete studies that carry a total of 30 ECTS credits. It is available to young people who complete their first upper secondary qualification in Finland and who have not been offered or accepted a place in higher education. The voucher will be introduced on a temporary basis under the Ministry of Education and Cultures pilot programme, starting in August 2026. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:20:06 +000070768 https://tuni.fi/en/news/erkka-frankberg-appointed-tampere-congress-ambassadorAcademy Research Fellow Erkka Frankberg from Tampere University, a specialist in materials science, has been appointed as Tampere Congress Ambassador by the City of Tampere. The appointment was made by the Tampere Convention Bureau TCB. Tampere Congress Ambassadors are distinguished professors and researchers from Tampere University who have played a key role in bringing international congresses to Tampere.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:14:09 +000070305 https://tuni.fi/en/news/revisit-ambiance-year-celebrations-2025-warm-thanks-all-participantsIn 2025, we celebrated the 100year journey of Tampere University and the 60year history of engineering education in Tampere. The Year of Celebrations offered a diverse range of events that brought together the university community and general public. The events highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of our research and education while also looking toward the future.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:28:05 +000069866 https://tuni.fi/en/news/finnish-cultural-foundation-awards-nearly-eu2-million-researchers-tampere-universityResearchers at Tampere University have secured close to 2 million in grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation, which has allocated 29 million to support scientific research, the arts and cultural activities in Finland.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:10:55 +000070132