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Dissertation: Our brain uses more time and allocates extra attention while trying to understand literary metaphors

Lina Sun studied how the human brain processes literary metaphors and found that we use more brain power trying to understand them better.

The Department of Biological and Environmental Science has gone from being the smallest to the largest at the University of Jyväskylä

Over the past 55 years, the Department of Biological and Environmental Science has grown into the largest department at the University of Jyväskylä. The main celebration will take place on 17 June 2025.

Woman sitting on a yoga mat

Central adiposity increases the risk for urinary incontinence

According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, body composition is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women.

Jyväskylän yliopiston tutkijoiden tulevaisuustalo Sitralle laatimassa selvityksessä on laskettu ensimmäistä kertaa suomalaisten kulutuksen keskimääräinen luontojalanjälki. (Kuva: Topias Dean, Sitra)

Finns' biodiversity footprint calculated for the first time - Important step forward in combating biodiversity loss

Work on mainstreaming biodiversity footprint accounting is already well underway. The biodiversity footprint of the average Finnish consumer has been calculated for the first time.

Carla Pereira

New study highlights the impact of ACL surgery on tendon health and quadriceps strength

New Study Highlights the Impact of ACL Surgery on Tendon Health and quadriceps Strength

Dissertation: Space probe camera reveals asteroid composition – aid for mining industry and asteroid impact mitigation

Leevi Lind’s dissertation examined the processing of spectral images taken of asteroids.

Jarno Turunen

Dissertation: The harmful aspects of shift work can be prevented through shift planning - Benefits are reflected in reduced sickness absence

In his doctoral dissertation, Senior Specialist at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and M.Sc. (Econ) Jarno Turunen investigated the effects of shift work characteristics on the sickness absence of shift workers.

Fractures in local community - A case study on the establishment of a reception centre at a rural municipality

This dissertation explores rural communities that host asylum seekers. The central research question asks: "What are the meanings of place and locality in rural areas during the establishment and operation of a reception center?"

Gut microbes may help in recognising and treating pancreatic cancer

A new international cooperation study indicates that in the future pancreatic cancer may be detected at an early stage from gut microbes. Gut microbes may also offer solutions for therapy development.

Mika Pettersson

Innovative project led by the University of Jyväskylä awarded €1.4 million funding - Graphene-based interface device enables communication between neurons and machines

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have received a funding of €1.4 million from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation. The aim is to develop enabling technology for a robotic prosthesis.

IT faculty lecturer Panu Moilanen awarded with the Open Learning Influencer Award

IT faculty lecturer Panu Moilanen was awarded the Open Learning Influencer Award.

Tekoälyn luoma havainnollistus protoniemissiosta.

The heaviest proton emitter: A new type of atomic nucleus discovered in the Accelerator Laboratory of the University of Jyväskylä

The heaviest nucleus decaying via proton emission has been measured in the Accelerator Laboratory. Exotic nuclei of this kind are extremely challenging to study due to their short lifetimes and low production cross sections.