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In her doctoral dissertation in Economics, Sanni Kiviholma, studied immigrants in the labour market as well as the impact of immigration on the labour market. According to her findings, integration measures facilitate entry to the labour market.

Starting from October 6, 2025, all faculties at the University of Jyväskylä will begin submitting thesis for advanced studies via the Vasara system.

Starting from October 6, 2025, students in all faculties at the University of Jyväskylä will begin submitting Master's thesis through the Vasara system.

The University of Jyväskylä will award 11 new honorary doctorates in May 2026. The twelfth Conferment of Degrees Ceremony for the whole University will be held on 22–24 May 2026.

In his doctoral dissertation on management and leadership, M.Sc. Timo Vilpponen investigated the significance of implementing a lean-inspired production system for an organisation’s internal social responsibility.

A group of researchers from the University of Jyväskylä, the University of Oxford and the Aalto University School of Business analysed Nokia’s strategic turning points. Their analysis reveals the surprising potential of failed and discarded strategies.

A research project, Sustainable career paths in the Defence Forces: attractiveness and adaptability, examines how the attractiveness of the organization and the sustainability of careers can be reformed and strengthened in the changed security situation.

In his doctoral thesis, M.Sc. (Econ) Reza Yamini examined generally accepted assumptions in theory and methods applied in entrepreneurship.

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Researchers' Night will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, offering the whole family an exciting journey into the world of science.

The Research Council of Finland’s Scientific Council for Social Sciences and Humanities has selected 6 researchers of the University of Jyväskylä to receive Academy Research Fellowship funding and 9 projects to receive Academy Project Funding.

The students gave the highest ratings to the strong role of sustainability in JSBE’s vision and strategy, as well as to genuine commitment to advancing sustainability transformation.