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Research Council of Finland funds FinnLight research infrastructure

01.02.2024

Fotoniikkatutkija laboratoriossa tekemässä tutkimusta.

The Finnish Research Infrastructure Committee at the Research Council of Finland has awarded funding to 11 projects for building and upgrading national and international research infrastructures. The total amount granted is more than €22 million. This is the last set…

Professor Goëry Genty awarded EPS Prize for Research into the Science of Light

10.01.2024

The European Physical Society has awarded professors Goëry Genty from Tampere University and John Dudley from University of Franche Comté for their pioneering contributions to research of ultrafast nonlinear fibre optics. The European Physical Society (EPS) Prize for Research into…

Apply now! The application period is open!

15.12.2023

Apply now! The application period for Tampere University’s and Aalto University’s Master’s programs in Photonics (science of light) is open! Applications are welcome until 2nd January at Aalto University and 3rd January 2024 at Tampere University. In University of Eastern…

PREIN event plans for spring 2024

08.12.2023

Check the plans for PREIN events in spring 2024 and mark the most important dates in your calendar. There are several annually reoccurring events as well as new activities planned. The planning of the events is ongoing and the timeline…

Photonics offers great opportunities for studies, research and future careers!

20.11.2023

Light is used in several applications fields including information and communication technology, manufacturing, image analysis, cameras and displays, security and defense, autonomous vehicles and robotics, space, energy production, health and medical technology and advanced lighting. Finland is known for its…

PREIN events timeline autumn 2023

03.10.2023

The timeline of PREIN autumn 2023 events and meetings.

Assistant Prof. Andreas Norrman

15.09.2023

See Assistant Professor Andreas Norrman's interview at PREIN's YouTube channel!

PREIN researchers successful in Academy of Finland grants

20.06.2023

Several PREIN related research projects and Academy Reserach fellows have received funding.

PREIN participates in Laser World of Photonics and CLEO Europe

08.06.2023

The latest milestones in photonics research on the one hand and showcases of the photonics industry on the other: This concept allows participants to experience a unique combination of science, innovative technologies and industrial applications. Photonics researchers and companies meet…

Light in sight – the over two-billion-euro photonics industry

07.06.2023

We are living in the century of photonics! This information comes as news to most people, although without photonics you wouldn't even be able to read this text on the screen of your device. Many other essential everyday things would…