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The seventh Baltic Connections Conference and the Scandinavian Society for Economic and Social History Conference will be held jointly at the University of Jyväskylä from 10 to 12 June 2026.

Many young people appear to be doing well at school, but may still lack the support they need for mood disorders. In a recent study, young adults shared how their depressive symptoms often went unnoticed during their education and how they felt unheard.

The Metsän puolella initiative aims to increase the understanding of the many meanings and values of forests and of the intrinsic value of forest nature, and to promote activities which respect the carrying capacity of nature.

The University of Jyväskylä remains Finland’s leading institution in open access to research publications. Already 94 percent of all the University’s peer-reviewed research publications from 2025 are openly available online.

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have used artificial intelligence to speed up the analysis of colorectal cancer samples.

We are recruiting mother athletes who have given birth to share their experiences. The MAMA study aims to explore the experiences of athletes who have attempted to return to competitive sport after childbirth.

Susanna Horn will strengthen research in sustainable business and circular economy at JSBE. The four-year professorship in practice started on 1 March 2026 and is funded by the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof).

At the University of Jyväskylä’s Conferment of Degrees Ceremony, the achievements of Masters and Doctors are celebrated not only through traditional festivities but also through the arts.

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The Master’s Degree Programme in Technology for Safety and Risk Management is rooted in natural sciences. The program is developed by Senior Lecturer Moona Huttunen. The goal is to create a program that is cutting-edge and relevant to the real world.

Tuulia Tynkkynen has been selected as the gratista for the University of Jyväskylä’s 2026 Conferment of Degrees Ceremony. The gratista is a recent master who plays a significant role in the ceremony.

The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä has committed to the Brighton+ Helsinki Declaration, which aims to promote the status of women and girls in physical activity and sport.