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Cancer Researchers at University of Turku Managed to Correct Decades-old Misconception on White Blood Cell Trafficking to Spleen
Contrary to prior belief, the white blood cells enter the spleen primarily via vessels in the red pulp. The research results change thoroughly our perception of the spleen producing antibodies vital for the human body.
Applications for Feeniks Library’s research rooms
The research rooms in Feeniks Library can be applied for by the researchers of University of Turku.
Know your library - Describing the doctoral candidates in the Asteri Database
All authors, who have published doctoral dissertations at the University of Turku, are entered into a National Library maintained non-public Asteri Authority Database and also into the Finnish National Bibliography. This has previously been done by the National Library of Finland, but from 2019 onwards it has become part of the Turku University Library’s responsibilities.
Universal borrowing service from National Repository Library ends
Until now, Turku University students and personnel have been able to request books from National Repository Library in Kuopio directly via Volter database. National Repository Library is changing their library system to a new one and unfortunately this will end the universal borrowing service with Turku University Library and Volter database at the end of March.
Tools for Evaluating Scholarly Publications -training
In the spring 2019 the library will arrange training in IT-rooms and webinars. After the training you will be able to find citation counts and h-index using the Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar databases. The training will also give an overview of the Impact Factors and the Publication Forum.
Library News in Brief 3/2019
Library News in Brief brings you the latest news of the Library's work, new developments, acquisitions and services.
University of Turku’s 100th Anniversary Work Composed by Mikko Heiniö
Composer, Professor Emeritus of Musicology Mikko Heiniö has composed the anniversary work entitled Syvyyden yllä tuuli (Wind above the Depths) of the University of Turku’s centenary that will be celebrated next year. The composition will be performed for the first time at the University of Turku’s Anniversary Celebration in February 2020.
Nutrient-dense Quinoa and Lupin Suitable for Sustainable Food Production
According to consumer evaluations, quinoa as well as Andean and narrow-leaved lupins are well suited for smoothies and snack products. Researchers studied how crops with promising qualities, namely quinoa and lupin, can be used in sustainable food production.