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JYU’s Innovative Learning Environments’ Emerging Research Collaborations with Mainland China and Hong Kong: A New Chapter

JYU’s Innovative Learning Environments’ Emerging Research Collaborations with Mainland China and Hong Kong

University entrance exams to be reformed in 2025 – application to several fields of study made easier

From 2025, universities will have nine national entrance exams, which will allow applicants to apply for a wide range of different subjects and universities.

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Pioneering Study Reveals Antiviral Properties of Solid Wood Surfaces

Joint Research by University of Eastern Finland and University of Jyväskylä Uncovers Promising Antiviral Potential of Various Wood Species

FORTHEM diversity and inclusion

International recommendations on diversity-sensitive and inclusive teaching published

The University of Jyväskylä is part of the FORTHEM alliance, which is actively working to develop international higher education.

Over 1,100 applications submitted for the doctoral education pilot programmes

This spring, the University of Jyväskylä has 85 open vacancies for doctoral researchers within ten field-specific doctoral education pilots, in, among other areas, science, education and information technology.

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Computational chemists meet in Jyväskylä

Computational chemistry days is an annual event showcasing Finnish computational chemistry research. The event provides an opportunity for students and young researchers in the field to network and present their work.

See last year's highlights in the Annual Report

In research and education, the year 2023 was successful.

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The concluding conference of the ASTRA project in Jyväskylä 23.-25.5.

The concluding conference of the MSCA-ITN-ASTRA project will take place on 23-25 May 2024 at Seminaarinmäki. The conference will present the main results of the project, which combines social work and multidisciplinary research on the transition to sustai

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Professor Tommi Kärkkäinen elected as the chair of the University Collegium

Chair of the University Collegium, Professor Kaisa Miettinen has been appointed as a vice rector of the University of Jyväskylä as of 15 August 2024. The Collegium elected Professor Tommi Kärkkäinen as the new chairperson from 15 August 2024.

Opiskelijoita Fennicum-rakennuksen edessä.

The University of Jyväskylä gives up some of its facilities in Seminaarinmäki and Mattilanniemi

The University of Jyväskylä will reduce its facilities in Seminaarinmäki and Mattilanniemi.

Africa Day 2024: Re-thinking African Education systems for the 21st Century

Africa Day 2024 discusses about building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa. The theme is adapted from the Africa Union theme for the Africa Day 2024.

Esimerkkikuva videosta ja tekstityksestä Tutkimusmoniviestimessä

New Researchvideo for sensitive media storing and sharing during research

The new version of the Researchvideo has been released. It allows storing and viewing even sensitive media, high-quality automated transcription and a flexible way to manage access rights for research projects.