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Prof. Varpu Marjomäki ja hänen tutkimuskonsortio

Research consortium develops safe, broad-spectrum antivirals and vaccines

The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation awarded a significant grant to a research consortium in microbiology and virology. Professor Varpu Marjomäki from the University of Jyväskylä was one of the participants.

JYU ranked among the world’s top universities in the CWUR 2024 ranking

JThe University of Jyväskylä was ranked 619 in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).

More than 500 top experts on the physical activity of children and adolescents to meet in Jyväskylä on 13–17 May 2024

The international AIESEP congress of sport pedagogy and physical education will be held at the University of Jyväskylä on 13–17 May 2024. The congress will have more than 500 participants from 52 countries around the world.

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The University of Jyväskylä receives the quality label of a top athlete-friendly higher education institution

The University of Jyväskylä has been granted the Finnish Olympic Committee’s quality label of a top athlete-friendly higher education institution (HEI).

mitochondria-Cryo-soft X-ray tomography 3D

Progression of herpesvirus infection remodels mitochondrial organization and metabolism

Recent research shows that herpesvirus infection modifies the structure and normal function of the mitochondria in the host cell.

Lapset liikkuu salissa

Sedentary lifestyle puts strain on young hearts: Moderate and vigorous physical activity can prevent heart diseases

Tuoreen suomalaistutkimuksen mukaan runsas paikallaanolo ja vähäinen liikunta lapsuudesta saakka kuormittavat sydäntä nuoruudessa. Korkea sydämen kuormitus ennustaa sydämen vajaatoimintaa ja muita sydänsairauksia.

FORTHEM-vierailun osallistujat

Leaders of FORTHEM-universities met at the University of Valencia

FORTHEM Presidency and Communication meeting was held at the University of Valencia on April 23-25, 2024. The meeting provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the progress, challenges, and future aspirations of the Alliance.

Kaisa Miettinen and Pasi Raiskinmäki appointed as new vice rectors of the University of Jyväskylä

Rector Jari Ojala has appointed Kaisa Miettinen and Pasi Raiskinmäki as vice rectors of the University of Jyväskylä on 2 May 2024. Their four-year term of office will start on 15 August 2024. Marja-Leena Laakso will continue as the vice rector for educati

Recruitment for the doctoral education pilot draws extensive interest

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

Alina Arti

Doctoral Researcher Alina Arti has won EBEN Finland Best Thesis Award: “It is a great feeling when other people find your work interesting and impactful”

European Business Ethics Network (EBEN) Finland organizes a Finland thesis award for works related to business ethics or CSR.

China National Academy of Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä

China National Academy of Educational Sciences at University of Jyväskylä

JSBEn apulaisprofessori Mikko Rönkkö

Mikko Rönkkö has started as an Associate Editor at Organizational Research Methods

Since the beginning of this year, Associate Professor Mikko Rönkkö at JSBE has served as an associate editor of the esteemed journal Organizational Research Methods (ORM).