Corporate acquisition means great changes for the companies on both sides of the deal. Often, the focus is on the operations and structural changes of the organisations, and people and their emotions are given little attention. When the personnel is not fully committed, the process can be efficient but the benefits of the merger might not be achieved.
The Taiwanese NTU Ranking has ranked the best 500 universities in the world with bibloimetric analysis.
Researchers from Turku, Finland, have developed a compound that boosts the immunity system and prevents allergic reaction to pollen with unparalleled efficiency in preclinical tests.
A new study from the University of Turku shows that intracellular receptor signalling sustains cancer cells that have detached from the surrounding tissue. When the signalling is prevented, the cells cannot spread to other parts of the body. This significant research result influences how cancer research is directed in the future.
The research group led by Academy Professor Johanna Ivaska has discovered that cancer cells detached from the surrounding tissue can survive and spread cancer.
Researchers in Finland and the Netherlands have been able to describe how sunlight is absorbed and distributed in the photosynthetic machinery of cyanobacterial cells during light fluctuations. With this method the researchers proved, that in darkness the cells seem to “get ready” for an increase in light intensity by adopting a larger light-harvesting antenna.
The Ministry of Education of the Sultanate of Oman has approved the Finland University tender on developing the evaluation of the effectiveness of the teachers’ continuing education and initiating research. The project is carried out by the University of Turku. According to Finland University CEO Pasi Kaskinen the 18-month contract is considered a significant opportunity.
Finland Universities CEO Pasi Kaskinen negotiated with the representatives of Oman.
A delegation from the University of Namibia visited Turku in September to learn more about the University's research and education in dentistry. During the visit, the representatives of both universities discussed promoting international mobility between the Universities of Turku and Namibia.
A new study shows that watching a great deal of TV predisposes to an increased risk of fatty liver. Individuals who spend more time watching TV have higher concentrations of liver enzymes and higher Fatty Liver Index, which indicate an elevated amount of fat in the liver. The increased amount of fat was also visible with hepatic ultrasonography. The study suggests that the health risks associated with sedentary behaviour could at least partially be explained with liver function abnormalities.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed the University of Turku among the top 350 universities in the world.
The national main event of the European Day of Languages was organised in the Hansa shopping centre, Turku, on 25 September. In the event, pupils had a chance to speak different languages at the language café, try out audiovisual translation, and learn languages through movement and active learning methods. The European Day of Languages also offered music and discussions on the importance of language skills.