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The University of Jyväskylä close to the top in climate action

The University of Jyväskylä was placed 401–600 in the latest THE Impact Ranking, which is an assessment of universities’ societal impact, sustainability and responsibility.

Professori Anu Kankaista kiinnostaa perimmäinen kysymys: miten alkuaineet ovat syntyneet?

Anu Kankainen is excited to continue her search for astrophysically important nuclei as professor of physics at JYU

Rector of the University of Jyväskylä Keijo Hämäläinen has appointed Anu Kankainen, PhD, as professor of physics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Science.

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

The University of Jyväskylä was ranked 585 in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), which compares almost 20,000 degree-awarding universities. This means that JYU is among the best three per cent.

JYU abandons the strong face mask recommendation

The University of Jyväskylä follows the recommendations of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and the local health authorities and abandons the strong face mask recommendation from 25 April.

Third Venture Capital meeting in University of Jyväskylä was held on 8 April -22.

Unifund is supporting start-up network by creating meetings between Venture Capital investors and research teams

Collaboration between investors and universities is a very important channel in identifying science based deal flow.

Differences in children’s behaviour predict midlife health behaviours

A recent study by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä and the Gerontology Research Center investigated the paths from childhood socioemotional behaviour to midlife health behaviour decades later.

The Universities of Jyväskylä and Tampere collaborate to strengthen students' mental well-being

Good mental health is a fundamental asset to students’ study ability and quality of life. The Universities of Jyväskylä and Tampere have intensified their cooperation to provide low-threshold, easily accessible mental wellbeing services to their students.

Digital entrance examinations limit the use of wireless networks and facilities in different parts of the campus in April-June – Check impact on studying!

In spring 2022, the University of Jyväskylä will organise several digital entrance examinations.

Interruption in the OILI attendance registrations is over

The OILI service for the attendance registrations was temporarily out of use because of a technical issue. The problem has been fixed and it is possible for students to register for the next academic year or term.

JYU is preparing various support actions for Ukrainians

The University of Jyväskylä's rectors discussed on support actions for Ukrainian students and researchers on rectors' briefing on Wednesday 6 April.

The University of Jyväskylä moves back to the strong face mask recommendation

After the face mask obligation, the University of Jyväskylä moves back to the strong face mask recommendation.

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