Researchers at TUT and the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in the USA have identified a fusion gene associated with glioblastoma. The discovery signals a major step forward in the battle against this malignant brain tumour.
"The more we know about the origins of the disease, the better chances we have of finding a targeted cure", says Matti Annala.
Imagine passing a doughnut shop and being tempted to step in although you know that you need to lose weight. Before you enter, your mobile phone urges you not to do it. A sensor, hidden perhaps in your wrist band or clothes, has reported your intention wirelessly to your health coach who has sent you an automated message.
This is one example of how technology will enable people to take better care of their health in the future.
Holly Jimison and Misha Pavel from Oregon, US, are currently carrying out a research programme called Personalized Health Coaching under the Finland Distinguished Professor Programme (FiDiPro) at TUT.
Read more about how technology can benefit health coaching
The Department of Pervasive Computing has an opening for University Lecturer in the field of Software Engineering and Data Science.
Director Pekka Savolainen from the Optoelectronics Research Centre at Tampere University of Technology (TUT) has been appointed to the Steering Group of the Institute of Photonics located within the University of Eastern Finland.
MSc (Tech) Juha Kontio’s doctoral dissertation explores the application of nanoimprint lithography to the fabrication of nanophotonic devices. The technology enables the high-volume and cost-effective production of sub-micron features.
Lecturer Aki Korpela from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tampere University of Technology (TUT) has received the Outstanding Teacher Award from the Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion TES. The award is worth 15,000 euros.
During the past few decades, one of the most challenging goals of chemistry has been the construction of molecular solar energy harvesting systems that have the ability to absorb light from the sun and convert it to useful and storable forms.
Permits will be required to park on the TUT campus from 15 April onwards. Visitors may park in designated visitor spaces that are intended for short-term stays (max. 4 hours).
Parking arrangements are changed, because the construction of the new Campus Arena will start soon. For example, the car park in front of the Main Building will no longer be available.
The parking areas marked by H (=henkilökunta) are reserved for faculty and staff and parking areas marked by O (=opiskelija) are reserved for students.
The parking spaces marked by V (= vieras) are reserved for visitors. They are intended for short-term parking (max. 4 hours) and require a parking disc.
Visitors who stay on campus for more than 4 hours can collect a one-day parking permit from the info desks. The one-day permit allows them to park their cars in the parking spaces reserved for students and staff (but not the spaces equipped with a plug-in pole).
The parking areas will be monitored to ensure observance of the regulations. Unauthorized parking carries a fine.
Tampere University of Technology is one of the two Finnish universities which operate in the form of a foundation. The foundation model promotes the development of education and research. It gives the University good prerequisites to succeed amid growing international competition.
The increased autonomy provides a competitive edge when competing for good researchers, inspiring teachers and talented students. The proceeds of foundation capital enable further investment in new openings in research and education.
Marja-Leena Linne has pioneered research in computational neuroscience and neuroinformatics in Finland. The two fields have the potential to provide a platform for future information systems and contribute to our understanding of neurological and psychological disorders.