News from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

In Finnish debate, racism has been a taboo word similar to feminism. People have closed eyes from gender inequalities and racism, and thought that these do not exist.

The annual celebration of the University of Jyväskylä was held on 10 March as a virtual event.

The results of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 have been published.

Associate Professor Tiina Kontinen selected as chairperson on UniPID, the Finnish University Partnership for International Development

MA Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski’s analyzes the main changes in the perception of professional roles of Russophone journalists in Estonia between 1991 and 2016, and the reasons for the changes.

The University of Jyväskylä and Kyoto Sangyo University, Japan, are collaborating on research into the long history of paper manufacturing and the transfer of East Asian papermaking knowhow to Europe.

A large number of applicants across the globe are interested in the ASTRA project (Applying Sustainability Transition Research in Social Work tackling Major Societal Challenge of Social Inclusion).

The Academy of Finland decided on Wednesday on funding for ten new research posts as Academy Professor for the period 1 September 2021–31 August 2026.

As the ‘feminization’ of journalism practice in Africa follows global trends, the need to understand and appreciate female journalists’ experiences in the profession is relevant.

The dissertation consists in a detailed examination of an important portion out of the sizeable work of the acknowledged British historians of political thought Quentin Skinner and John Dunn with a particular emphasis on the two authors’ method.

Does the welfare service system help women in vulnerable life situations?

YTM Md. Sher-E Khoda defends his doctoral dissertation in Social and Public Policy "NGOs' Capacity Building and Mission Drift: Commercialization of Microfinance Programs and Poverty Reduction in Bangladesh".