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Maxim Virta

Dissertation: Studying the quark matter with small and large collision systems (Virta)

Maxim Virran väitöskirjan tarkastustilaisuus on 24.10.2025 Jyväskylän yliopiston fysiikan laitoksella.

Global study shows why the songs from our teens leave a lasting mark on us

Research from the University of Jyväskylä shows teenage songs leave a lasting mark, yet men and women experience their musical reminiscence differently across the lifespan.

Kaksi naista yhdessä kävelyllä puistossa

Peer support in breast cancer care requires flexibility – patients’ needs vary along the care pathway

Peer support for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer involves multidimensional interaction where patients construct their identity and relationship with peer supporters. A new study highlights dimensions of interaction within peer support from the pa

Neljä henkilöä seisoo ulkona rakennuksen edessä. Kaksi heistä kättelee.

University of Jyväskylä develop world’s most accurate ECG software in collaboration with US-based company

The University of Jyväskylä and the US-based high-tech company have developed ECG signal detection for an automated defibrillator.

Ville Virtanen

Dissertation: Development of measurement devices led to a breakthrough in the study of exotic nuclei (Virtanen)

In Ville Virtanen’s dissertation research, a Multi-Reflection Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer was integrated and commissioned within the University of Jyväskylä Accelerator Laboratory’s Ion-Guide Isotope Separator On-Line (IGISOL) facility.

Suomalainen metsä. Kuva: Rémi Duflot

Securing biodiversity requires better forest management

Using Finland as a case study, Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä investigated whether the most valuable forests in terms of biodiversity conservation are still being harvested or if they are under efficient protection.

Mari Kuutti

Lifestyle habits significantly affect pelvic floor health

Lifestyle habits significantly affect pelvic floor health

Who earns a PhD in Finland? Family background and equality of opportunity

Finland exhibits one of the highest levels of social mobility into PhD education, write Jouni Helin and Kristian Koerselman in science blogue.

Biojätepusseja paloina

The University of Jyväskylä is studying the degradability of plastics in aquatic environments

Researchers in the Department of Biological and Environmental Science have studied the biodegradability of biodegradable plastics in lakes and the Baltic Sea as part of the PlastLIFE project.

How do we understand metaphors? Involvement of executive control in metaphor comprehension (Zhu)

MA Jiaqi Zhu’s dissertation investigates the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying executive control's influence on first language and second language metaphor comprehension across varying familiarity levels.

The Formation of a Polyphonic Knowledge Base in Adult Social Work

YTM Tuija Kuorikoski defends their doctoral dissertation in Social Work "Aikuissosiaalityön moniäänisen tietopohjan rakentuminen".

Konsta Lavaste

Dissertation: Patient freedom of choice can enhance public healthcare provision, financial incentives have increased the use of medical imaging in private clinics

M.Sc. (Econ.) Konsta Lavaste studied topics related to the special features of healthcare markets in his article-based dissertation in Economics. According to research, patient freedom of choice can improve public healthcare provision.