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Continuous learning at work is a hot topic, especially in today's demanding and fast-paced working life, but Professor Kaija Collin says that its links to well-being at work should be explored in more detail.

The School of Resource Wisdom (JYU.Wisdom), which promotes planetary well-being, appointed new research, education, and societal impact directors in the spring. Teea Kortetmäki, Mikael Puurtinen, and Sanna Karkulehto were selected for these roles.

A new international study led by the University of Jyväskylä analysed the emotional content of 176 national anthems.

Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä and the Natural Resources Institute Finland find out how does addition of ash affect the biogas production in anaerobic digestion of biowaste and how are the fertilizing properties of the digestate affected.

Rector Jari Ojala’s opening speech for the academic year 2025–2026, 3 September 2025

Three new professors started at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics during the autumn. They believe that mathematics is one of humanity’s greatest achievements because it can be used to change the world.

This year the Jyväskylä Pride week is being celebrated 1–7 September 2025. The event is organised by Jyväskylän Seta ry. As in past years, the University of Jyväskylä and the Student Union JYY are participating in the event.

The alumni of the year was announced at the new students' evening.

Valmet and JYU have signed a memorandum of understanding on deepening their cooperation in research, education and innovations related to, among others, renewable materials, optimisation of industrial processes, and artificial intelligence.

500 licenses acquired for DeepL translation tool

Professor Tuomas Grahn is an expert of experimental nuclear physics. He investigates the nuclei of heavy, neutron-rich atoms. Research is often conducted by colliding accelerated atoms with target atoms in the particle accelerator.

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.