Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

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News

News and press releases of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.

14.8.2020

Faculty-specific instructions concerning the exceptional circumstances due to the coronavirus outbreak at the University of Helsinki

On this page you can find updated Faculty-specific instructions for studying, teaching and telecommuting. This page will be updated whenever...

30.11.2021

Life science news

Viikki Food Design Factory goes Y Science

Viikki food innovation ecosystem takes the stage at Y Science in Messukeskus on Wednesday 1 December.

18.11.2021

Life science news

Vernal pools are a surprising hub of biodiversity

Vernal pools house rich biodiversity and significant invertebrate activities. It is time to pay more attention to these overlooked environments.

12.11.2021

Health news

High consumption of cow’s milk associated with higher risk of developing preclinical type 1 diabetes in genetically predisposed children

In a study conducted in Finland, it was found that children who consume high quantities of cow’s milk products have a higher likelihood of...

3.11.2021

Life science news

Kari Hyytiäinen to continue as professor of the economics of Baltic Sea protection

Professor Kari Hyytiäinen has served in an endowed professorship established by the City of Helsinki and the University of Helsinki since 2013...

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Events

10.12. 2021

Henrik Lindberg: Fire scars, ground vegetation fuels, and prescribed burning: towards better fire management in Fennoscandia

Fri 10.12.2021 12:00-14:00 Metsätalo, Luentosali 2, Unioninkatu 40 Live stream...

16.12. 2021

Responsible and fair global academic partnerships

Thu 16.12.2021 13:00-15:00 Tiedekulma Yliopistonkatu 4 Helsinki Global...

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Science-based perspectives and methods for meeting future challenges in agriculture, food production and forestry

The internationally competitive research of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry provides science-based perspectives and methods for responding to future challenges in agriculture, food production and forestry in Finland as well as globally. We offer you an education that provides you with all the necessary skills for a career in research or business related to our fields.