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Financial and sleeping difficulties are key mental health risk indicators in university students
A new study of student wellbeing during the pandemic by the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ has identified worsened financial situation and sleep difficulties as key indicators of individuals at higher risk of developing mental health issues.
University of Helsinki awards Prof Dieter Wolke its highest honour
Professor Dieter Wolke from the ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s Department of Psychology will be bestowed with the rare accolade of an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Helsinki today.
Ape ‘vocabularies’ shaped by social mingling — like in humans
Social mingling shapes and transforms the ‘vocabularies’ of apes, just like in humans, according to new research led by the ¹û¶³´«Ã½.
UNESCO and L’Oréal honour ¹û¶³´«Ã½ student as top young female scientist
A postgraduate student from the ¹û¶³´«Ã½, whose research focuses on understanding personality traits that widen the gender gap, has been recognised by a major international award as one of the most promising and inspiring young female scientists from the Middle East.
Impact of Covid-19 social isolation measures on early development
An international consortium with researchers from 13 countries, including a psychologist from the ¹û¶³´«Ã½, has investigated the impact of Covid-19 related social isolation measures on 2,200 young infants and toddlers between 8 and 36 months of age.