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The FORTHEM universities' joint science communication competition, Researcher Grand Prix, was held in Dijon, France, on Thursday, November 6. The jury selected Jun Liu from the University of Jyväskylä as the winner with her topic "Antimicrobial Textiles."

Professor Taija Juutinen (Finni), from the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, has been invited as a Visiting Professor to the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in Belgium as part of the prestigious Francqui Chair progra

Physician Timo Hinrichs began his role on October 1, 2025, as Professor of Sports and Exercise Medicine at the JYU. At the core of his work is the use and implementation of digital solutions to support mobility and health of older peop

The Research Council of Finland (RCF) has granted a total of 9.7 million euros to 27 projects in the 2025 Proof of Concept call. Two projects at the University of Jyväskylä received funding.

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä found that generativity, that is, the concern to care for the next generation, and mental well-being are significant factors in the preference to continue working later in life.

Tervetuloa tutustumaan JYU.Wellin uuteen mikrosisältökirjastoon!

The ecological state and nature-value hectares of the campus areas of the University of Jyväskylä were investigated last summer.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Science was founded in 1965 and is one of the flagships of the University of Jyväskylä. The faculty conducts high-quality, high-impact basic research. The main celebration will take place on 6 November 2025.

Markus Kortelainen is new Professor of Theoretical Nuclear Structure Physics. In theoretical nuclear physics, researchers aim to understand the structure and reactions of atomic nuclei, as well as the fundamental interactions that govern them.

Researchers from University of Jyväskylä have found that personalized interactive music systems – smart technologies that adapt rhythm and tempo to users’ movements – can make exercise more enjoyable and help people stay active longer.

Faculty of Mathematics and Science celebrates its 60th anniversary this year! The faculty will present its achievements and the people behind them as well as its future direction, while celebrating its long and impressive history, which continue.

University of Jyväskylä new professor of Cyber Security Markus Miettinen focuses particularly on technical cyber security.