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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.

The Researcher Grand Prix is a joint science communication competition organized by FORTHEM universities, with this year's final being hosted by Université Bourgogne Europe.

Two researchers from the University of Jyväskylä have been awarded the prestigious Academy Professorship for the period 1.1.2026-31.12.2031.

The University of Jyväskylä will lead the new Centre of Excellence in Quantum Materials. In addition, the University of Jyväskylä is participating in the Centre of Excellence in Neutron-Star Physics led by the University of Helsinki.

Professor in Sports Technology Vesa Linnamo will begin as the Dean of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences.

After consulting the faculty councils, the Rector of the University of Jyväskylä Jari Ojala has appointed the deans of the University’s faculties for the term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029. Of the appointed deans, two will continue in their curr