News from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

As Europe debates how to control migration, new doctoral research from the University of Jyväskylä argues why knowing that migration can be difficult, risky, and uncertain does not necessarily reduce people’s desire to migrate.

Yue Han analyzed Russia’s public diplomacy on digital platforms targeting both the American and Chinese publics from the language and communication perspectives.

Dog breeding must be reformed broadly and deeply, writes Postdoctoral Researcher Ate Tervonen from the University of Jyväskylä in his science blog.

The Strategic Research Council (SRC) established within the Research Council of Finland (RCF) has granted continued funding to ten consortia researching the just green transition.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä has developed a new course designed to support international students beyond their academic studies.

MSc Jouko Myllyoja examined the possibilities of art-based methods for exploring futures.

New study from University of Jyväskylä shows who is more likely to experience mixed emotions while listening to music – and that our relationship with music is complex and nuanced.

Five scientists from the University of Jyväskylä – Jari Haimi, Henna-Riikka Peltola, Juha Hulmi, Veikko Halttunen and Minna Torppa – share their recommendations for books worth reading this summer.

The Research Council of Finland’s Scientific Council for Social Sciences and Humanities has awarded researchers at the University of Jyväskylä a total of approximately €4.9 million in new research funding.

The Jyväskylä Higher Education Group is introducing a new educational path in music that combines a bachelor’s degree in music pedagogy with a master’s degree in music education.

Wisdom Days conference offered a space for meaningful encounters to advance sustainability and planetary well-being. Conference brought together more than 300 researchers and experts from 23 countries on 6–8 May 2026 at the University of Jyväskylä.

MA Jaana Ruotsalainen’s doctoral dissertation in music therapy examines the suitability of the Rhythmic Multisensory Activation method for multidisciplinary neurological rehabilitation.