News from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Wisdom Days conference to bring together multi- and interdisciplinary scholarship on sustainability transformations. Collaboration across disciplines is essential to create knowledge, understanding and solutions to the transition to sustainability.

New research shows that letting cyclists choose their own music can boost endurance by nearly 20 % - without making the workout feel any tougher.

We are looking University of Jyväskylä teaching staff to take part in a survey on the use of AI in teaching.

MSc Liliya Martynova’s doctoral research examines how social policies and activities in Russia shape understandings of old age, highlighting the role of social participation in supporting well-being and positive ageing.

In Finnish education, play and imagination are natural ways for children to make sense of the world, writes Essi Jouhki in her science blog.

JYU students interested in sustainability and planetary well-being have an opportunity to participate in the conference programme on 6–8 May and earn credits through the course WISP2010 Multidisciplinary sustainability discussions.

A group of English teacher students from Juntendo University in Tokyo visited the University of Jyväskylä from 9 to 16 March 2026.

Democracy is never finished, it is instead a constantly evolving system, suggests Academy Professor of History Pasi Ihalainen from University oh Jyväskylä.

This dissertation examines how Iranian English teachers responded to major assessment reforms, revealing that meaningful change toward Assessment for Learning is possible when professional development aligns with classroom realities.

YTM Mari Huttunen’s doctoral dissertation examines competing interpretations of the concept of the Responsibility to Protect in the framework of the United Nations.

Do you enjoy music? Take part in a fun scientific study by the University of Jyväskylä and explore your musical preferences!

MA Malinen’s article dissertation shows that simulated racing, sim racing, raised its status and media visibility especially during pandemic restrictions as a continuation of motorsports and a form of competitive gaming.