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Hugo Bonin.

Hugo Bonin

Introduction of Hugo Bonin from April 2024.

Historica -rakennus auringonpaisteessa

The Summer School in Social Science History 2025 Call for Applications

Invitation for graduate students using the methods of social science history to attend a two-day summer school in Jyväskylä in June 25–27, 2025.

Andrew standing next to a cross carved in stone. He's wearing a red t-shirt and black shorts.

Andrew Newby has been appointed a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society

Newby has recently been appointed a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in recognition of his contribution to the historical sciences.

Andrew Newby behind a stone monument in the Skye island.

Andrew G. Newby

Introduction of Andrew Newby from December 2023.

Mika Lähteenmäki appointed the dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences from 1 January 2024

Mika Lähteenmäki appointed the dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences from 1 January 2024

Hugo sitting in a staircase. He has a black shirt.

How often should you think about the Roman Empire? – A mixed methods situated answer

Hugo Bonin's blog from November 2023.

Essi Jouhki istuu suurella ikkunalaudalla lukemassa kirjaa. Hänellä on ruskeat pitkät hiukset, musta paita ja siniset farkut.

Essi Jouhki

Introduction of Essi Jouhkin from October 2021.

Laura Stark who has long brown hair and glasses.

Why do public authorities react the way they do to stigmatized minorities?

Laura Stark's blog from August 2023 (in English)

Tatiana leaning to a banister. She has brown hair, purple beanie and glasses.

Tatiana Romashko

Introduction of Tatiana Romashko from March 2023.

Juha-Antti Lamberg ja Jari Ojala Jyväskylän Kankaalla.

A new page turns in the forest industry

The value of forests has long been measured in terms of economy and raw material prices, but now environmental protection and nature conservation have gained in importance.

Antero Holmila, kuvaaja Petteri Kivimäki

Antero Holmila appointed professor of history

Rector Keijo Hämäläinen has appointed Antero Holmila as professor of history from 1 January 2023.

Timo Särkkä yllään musta takki, nojaa kaiteeseen kauniissa japanilaisessa puistossa.

Timo Särkkä

Introduction of Timo Särkkä from September 2022.

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