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The University of Jyväskylä expresses its concern for the JYU student detained in Gaza

The University expresses its concern for the JYU student detained in Gaza.

Group photo of the participants and jury of FORTHEM Researcher Grand Prix.

Jun Liu to represent University of Jyväskylä at the international FORTHEM Researcher Grand Prix final

The University of Jyväskylä is participating in the FORTHEM universities’ joint science communication competition, the Researcher Grand Prix. The semifinal was held this week during the Business Networking Day event at Paviljonki.

"Those failing to leverage artificial intelligence and generate value through it will fall behind," says a top professor visiting Jyväskylä

One of the world's leading researchers in information systems visited the University of Jyväskylä.

Soil Dwellers exhibition

Soil Dwellers exhibition strengthens our relationship with nature

Soil Dwellers exhibition at Villa Elfvik Nature House in Espoo (2.10.–26.11.2025) explores forest soil ecosystems and organisms through visual storytelling sparking curiosity about our interactions with nature.

Robotit ihastuttivat Agorassa.

Diverse science programme attracted over 12,000 visitors to Researchers’ Night!

Taking place on the campuses of the University of Jyväskylä and Jamk University of Applied Science on Friday, 26 September 2025, the European Researchers’ Night was great success.

Saara Vauramo ja Kaisa Mustajärvi

New professors of practice in environmental science contribute to building a sustainable future

The new professors of practice Saara Vauramo and Kaisa Mustajärvi will strengthen the social impact of the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, and the JYU.Wisdom community in the fields of environmental science and planetary well-being.

Metsätutkimusta. Kuva: Steffi Heinrichs

Unmanaged forests are needed to ensure biodiversity conservation in European forest landscapes

An international research team led by the University of Göttingen (Germany) and University of Jyväskylä (Finland) investigated how the Triad forest management framework can support biodiversity conservation in European beech forests.

Antti Liski

The new professor of practice helps statistics students get started in the world of work

Antti Liski is a new professor of practice in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. His expertise lies in supporting teaching, guidance, research and corporate cooperation networks in the field of statistics and data science.

Simuloitu ytimen gluonikenttä. Kuva: Björn Schenke.

More accurate computer models open up the early universe

JYU has participated in international research that has improved computer models that simulate these initial conditions along with the entire collision dynamics. Research helps reveal how nuclear matter behaves under extreme conditions.

The master's thesis review process will be transferred to the Vasara system in all faculties

Starting from October 6, 2025, all faculties at the University of Jyväskylä will begin submitting thesis for advanced studies via the Vasara system.

Plone Conference 2025 & PyCon Finland 2025 on October - Welcome!

Plone Conference 2025 & PyCon Finland 2025 on October - Welcome to Join!

University of Jyväskylä to award 11 honorary doctorates

The University of Jyväskylä will award 11 new honorary doctorates in May 2026. The twelfth Conferment of Degrees Ceremony for the whole University will be held on 22–24 May 2026.