Catherine Kayonga: From Different Disciplines to One Vision: My Multidisciplinary Hackathon Experience
Never in my lifetime would I ever have thought of being part of a hackathon, first and most importantly, because I was oblivious to what a hackathon entailed. However, being a part of the Neuro-Innovation PhD programme, I was granted an opportunity to participate in the NeuroChallenge2023 hackathon with a multi-disciplinary team. Our aim was […]
Alex Berg: Access to Welfare Services for Older Immigrants with the Help of Artificial Intelligence
Immigration to Finland has increased in recent years. These immigrant populations include older people. Navigating the welfare system in a new country can be a daunting task for anyone, but especially for vulnerable groups, such as older immigrants. Access to welfare services such as social and healthcare services can be challenging, especially when the vulnerable […]
31.1.2023: Elena Ppali: Our brain makes us humans
Elena Ppali: Our brain makes us humans I was always fascinated by the human brain. The idea that a single organ controls everything that makes us human, from our thoughts and emotions to our favourite breakfast cereal, was simultaneously terrifying and exhilarating. However, I did not always want to be a scientist studying the human […]
19.12.2022: Alex Berg: After a Successful Journey towards the Northern Path, I Had to Head Norther
Alex Berg: After a Successful Journey towards the Northern Path, I Had to Head Norther My name is Alex Berg. I was born in Syria where I studied English Literature and worked in translation and transcription. In late 2015, I moved to Denmark to pursue new studies, experiences and to become exposed to new cultures. […]