"Thinkers" Science blogs

In the Thinkers Science Blogs, experts from the University of Jyväskylä examine current topics in the light of research and present well-considered opinions.

Tuija Saresma

Everyday racism hurts

Racism is hiding in structures and everyday practices.

Lotta-Riina Sundberg

Basic research helps in preparing for re-emerging epidemics

Our contemporary society and standard of well-being lean on findings based on fundamental research, which have made it possible for us to maintain health and diagnose, prevent, and treat diseases.

Markus Mykkänen

Newspapers do not engage their audience in social media

Social media platforms offer plenty of opportunities for newspapers to engage their audiences. Despite this, newspapers still favour the one-way model of news distribution.

Tommi Mikkonen

Continuous software updates – What should they mean for the purchasers of software?

As the real world keeps changing, software must keep pace.

Juha Hulmi

The best way to exercise and eat

Unlike claimed at regular intervals, there is no best way to exercise and eat for everybody.

Jonna Timonen

Why is science education important?

Science competence and scientific literacy are essential tools for coping with the news cycle and for responsible citizenship.

Mikko Mönkkönen on matemaattis-luonnontieteellisen tiedekunnan dekaani.

Everyone is entitled to conduct science with impact

It is the duty of university education to cultivate influential individuals, writes Dean Mikko Mönkkönen.