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Hankkeen tarkoituksena on turvallisen ja käyttäjäystävällisen tunnistautumismenetelmän kehittäminen.

University of Jyväskylä project wants to replace passwords with a more secure solution

Our everyday lives are protected by passwords on many levels.

Jussi Jokinen

Can a machine think like a human?  

As societies around the world become more intertwined with technology, the interaction between humans and machines can become complex or conflictual.

JYU offers courses and guidance to students fleeing the war in Ukraine

The University of Jyväskylä provides studies and guidance to students fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Welcome to Sisu class!

Welcome to Sisu classes in May!

JYU is preparing various support actions for Ukrainians

The University of Jyväskylä's rectors discussed on support actions for Ukrainian students and researchers on rectors' briefing on Wednesday 6 April.

The University of Jyväskylä moves back to the strong face mask recommendation

After the face mask obligation, the University of Jyväskylä moves back to the strong face mask recommendation.

Ari Jaaksi.

JYU’s new Professor of Practice, Ari Jaaksi, is a familiar name at Silicon Valley

Ari Jaaksi started their duties as a Professor of Practice at the University of Jyväskylä and has had a long career in both Finnish and American top companies in the field of technology.

Datatieteitä voidaan hyödyntää nivelrikkopotilaalle soveltuvimman kuntoutusmuodon löytämisessä. Kuva: Jouni Kallio

Data science to Help Find the Most Appropriate Rehabilitation Methods for Osteoarthritis Patients

Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of chronic pain and disability in the world.

Distinguished university community members awarded in JYU's annual celebration

The traditional annual celebration of the University of Jyväskylä was held on 9 March, 2022.

Jyväskylän yliopistossa opiskelee vuosittain yli 1000 ulkomaalaista opiskelijaa.

Applications to the University of Jyväskylä's Master's programmes in English increased by more than 50 per cent

The University of Jyväskylä's English-taught Master's programmes starting in Autumn 2022 again attracted a record number of international and domestic applicants.

Tommi Mikkonen

Continuous software updates – What should they mean for the purchasers of software?

As the real world keeps changing, software must keep pace.

Application for English-taught Master's programmes starts 5 Jan 2022

The application period for the University of Jyväskylä's English-language Master's programmes will start on Wednesday 5 January 2022. A total of 16 Master's programmes from the six faculties of JYU will be open for applications.