The daytime programme: Remembering the past and imagining the future
The 60th anniversary celebration starts on Thursday, 6 November 2025, at 9:15 a.m. in the Martti Ahtisaari Hall in Agora. The event is open to all, but registration is required. A large number of the Faculty’s staff, alumni, students and other invited guests are expected to attend. The programme for the day will be held in Finnish. The dress code for the event is smart casual.
Programme:
- 9:15–10:00 Coffee and cake
- 10:00 Programme starts
- Greeting from the University – Rector Jari Ojala
- City Councilor of Jyväskylä, Regional Councilor of Central Finland, Provincial Councilor, Vice President for Defence and Security at IQM Quantum Computers Jouni Flyktman
- Music - Jyväskylä university symphony orchestra (Sinfis)
- Head of the Center of Excellence in Biological Interactions Research 2012-2017, Professor Johanna Mappes
- Congratulations and greetings:
- The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä: Marianne Törmä
- Emeritus Professor and Honorary Doctor Olli Martio
- Chemist Kaija Pasanen
- Emeritus Professor Rauno Julin
- Music - Jyväskylä university symphony orchestra (Sinfis)
- Concluding words – Dean Mikko Mönkkönen
- 12.00 Programme ends
The host of the programme will be Senior Lecturer Elina Sievänen from the Department of Chemistry.
Registeration for the day programme ended 12 October 2025.
Alumni Programme brings together current and former students and staff of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science
On Thursday, 6 November 2025 from 13:30 to 15:00, alumni of the Faculty will have the opportunity to learn more about its research and education. The Faculty will organise visits to laboratories and various learning environments. The day is an excellent opportunity to meet old and new acquaintances, reminisce about the past and discover the latest developments in the Faculty’s education and research.
Registeration for the alumni programme ended 12 October 2025.
Unforgettable evening celebration
The celebration will culminate in an evening party for staff, alumni, and invited guests, starting at 18:00 at Scandic Laajavuori. The programme features interesting speeches, official celebrations, and informal socialising. There are a limited number of places available for the evening event. Registration for the evening event opens on 9 September 2025. The dress code for the evening is dark formal wear. The programme of the day will be held mainly in English.
Programme:
- 17:30 The doors open to the public, welcome toast
- 18:00 Programme begins
- Deans’ Greeting
- Starter
- Choir performance, Ylistön Yllärit
- Main course
- Video show: Highlights from the Faculty's research
- Dessert
- Stand-up, André Wickström (in English)
- 22:00 Programme ends
- 22:00-24:00 After-party: Music and dancing. The after-party band is Kruuvaus.
The host of the day will be Mikko “Peltsi” Peltola.
A small registration fee will be collected for the evening party to avoid unnecessary registrations as places are limited. All other events during the day are free of charge.
Registeration for the evening party ended 12 October 2025.
Donations for freshwater pearl mussels
The Faculty of Mathematics and Science at the University of Jyväskylä hopes that any potential donations will be directed to the freshwater pearl mussel research at the Konnevesi Research Station. By donating, you support the research carried out at Konnevesi and help protect this endangered species from extinction.
Donate to the research of freshwater pearl mussels
The media is also welcome to join!
We warmly welcome media representatives to the celebrations! Please register by e-mail: elina.leskinen@jyu.fi. We are happy to forward interview requests to our speakers and experts in advance.
