Disciplines

The review of the state of scientific research in Finland 2012 covers the following 47 disciplines:

Natural sciences

  • Space science and astronomy
  • Physics
  • Geosciences
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics and statistics
  • Computer science and information systems

Biosciences and environmental sciences

  • Bioinformatics
  • Biochemistry and biophysics, cellular and molecular biology
  • Ecology, evolutionary biology
  • Genetics, developmental biology, animal physiology
  • Plant biology and mycology
  • Geography, regional studies, urban studies
  • Microbiology, applied microbiology and biotechnology related to these
  • Neuroscience
  • Environmental sciences, environmental research

Engineering

  • Energy and environmental engineering
  • Mechanical engineering and manufacturing technology
  • Materials science and technology
  • Wood and paper material technology
  • Construction and municipal engineering, architecture
  • Electrical engineering, automation technology, communications engineering, electronics
  • Technical chemistry, process technology 

Medical and health sciences

  • Biomedicine
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Dental science
  • Nursing science and health services research
  • Public health research (incl. environmental and occupational health)
  • Clinical medicine
  • Sport sciences
  • Nutrition

Agricultural and forest sciences

  • Food sciences
  • Agricultural sciences
  • Forest sciences

Social sciences

  • Education
  • Law
  • Psychology
  • Social sciences
  • Economics
  • Political science, public administration
  • Communication

Humanities

  • Philosophy
  • History and archaeology
  • Linguistics
  • Cultural studies
  • Art research
  • Theology
Last changed 19/12/2011

Leena Treuthardt
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Director of Strategy, head of project

Anu Nuutinen
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State of different disciplines

Annamaija Lehvo
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Grand challenges faced by society

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