https://www.tuni.fi/enenhttps://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/research-council-finland-awards-strategic-funding-public-mental-health-researchThe Strategic Research Council has awarded funding to four research consortia under its Public Mental Health Programme MIND. Tampere University will coordinate two of the funded consortia and participate as a partner in a further two. The projects aim to strengthen and promote public mental health in Finnish society.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:52:07 +000074013 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/president-keijo-hamalainen-opening-academic-year-freedom-research-must-beTampere University celebrated the opening of the academic year on the city centre campus on Wednesday 2 September. In his opening address, President Keijo Hämäläinen emphasised the role of universities in advancing knowledge, education, culture and societal renewal. He noted that the value placed on education and research should also be reflected in the funding decisions made by the Finnish Government. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:16:00 +000073662 https://tuni.fi/en/tampere-university-and-tamk-publish-sustainability-and-responsibility-reports-carbon-footprintTampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK have published their 2025 Sustainability and Responsibility Reports, outlining the results of their efforts to advance sustainability and responsible practices. While the reports identify areas requiring further development, they also highlight positive progress in several areas of sustainability.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:33 +000073715 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/finnish-research-impact-foundation-awards-funding-research-railway-wheelTampere University has received funding for two projects that aim to improve the early detection of railway wheel defects and enhance the resilience of satellite positioning through the use of low Earth orbit LEO satellites. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:28:47 +000073845 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/tampere-university-once-again-featured-shanghai-rankingTampere University has once again secured a place in the Academic Ranking of World Universities ARWU, commonly known as the Shanghai Ranking. The University achieved its highest score for research output. Compared with other major global university rankings, the Shanghai Ranking places the greatest emphasis on research performance.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:55:35 +000073506 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news-and-events/welcome-week-introduces-new-international-students-tampere-universityTampere Universitys Welcome Week for new international students takes place from 17 to 21 August. During the week, new students gain their first insight into university studies in Finland and get to know the University, its campuses and their fellow students.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:15:44 +000073441 https://tuni.fi/en/tampere-university-and-tamk-join-study-voucher-trial-offering-higher-education-young-people-withoutThe new study voucher system will be introduced on 5 August 2026. The voucher offers 30 study credits in higher education free of charge to young people who have graduated from upper secondary education but been unable to get a study place. At Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK the study voucher can be used, for example, for the basic studies of different subjects or route studies. A versatile package of teaching that develops the students study skills is also offered. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:13:38 +000073057 https://tuni.fi/en/tampere-universities-fly-flag-equality-and-diversityTampere University, the student union TREY, Tampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK and the student union Tamko have raised the rainbow flag to mark the start of Manse Pride 2026. Flying the flag serves as a visible symbol of support for the LGBTQ+ community.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:16:55 +000072586 https://tuni.fi/en/tampere-adult-education-foundation-donates-half-million-euros-establish-professorships-vocationalThe Tampere Adult Education Foundation, which maintains the Tampere Adult Education Centre TAKK, has donated 500,000 to professorships in vocational education at Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences. TAKK aims to strengthen research in vocational education and to provide evidencebased knowledge to support the development of vocational training.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:37:10 +000072765 https://tuni.fi/en/tau/news/biological-age-better-indicator-your-health-calendar-ageBiological age reveals more about a persons health and their risk of contracting a disease than just calendar age, and the difference between the two can be as much as 20 years. Genes are a significant factor, but lifestyle and the environment also affect biological age. Researchers at Tampere University are developing an AIbased tool to help healthcare professionals identify risk groups and tailor treatments more precisely.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:25:07 +000061105