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Joonas Säntti

Dissertation: Queer narration in contemporary literature can resist the gendering of narrative voice

Dissertation by FM Joonas Säntti discusses exceptional phenomena in contemporary literature but connects them to a broader analysis of the gendering of narrative voice and challenges in political narratology.

Researchers find that adaptive music technologies enhance exercise engagement and enjoyment

Researchers from University of Jyväskylä have found that personalized interactive music systems – smart technologies that adapt rhythm and tempo to users’ movements – can make exercise more enjoyable and help people stay active longer.

Maarja Merivoo-Parro studies the role of Finnish aid during Estonia's independence - awarded in international research competition

MSCA Research Fellow Maarja Merivoo-Parro was awarded a prize at the prestigious Falling Walls Lab MSCA competition.

Kahvikuppi kavaletilla

Workshops on friendly encounters

Workshops on friendly encounters 11.-12.11.2025

Yhteiskuvassa Suvi Saarikallio, Piia Astikainen, Miriam Nokia ja Eero Haapala

Tuning the brain – music, movement, mood and bodily rhythms can help people learn

In the science article, Suvi Saarikallio, Piia Astikainen, Miriam Nokia, and Eero Haapala explain emotions, music, or exercise enhance learning. How are heart beat and breathing rhythm connected to memory?

Global study shows why the songs from our teens leave a lasting mark on us

Research from the University of Jyväskylä shows teenage songs leave a lasting mark, yet men and women experience their musical reminiscence differently across the lifespan.

Researchers develop novel virtual reality approach to support stroke rehabilitation

A team of researchers at the University of Jyväskylä has developed and tested a new virtual reality (VR) training task designed to help stroke survivors living with visuospatial neglect.

Study maps the happiest and saddest national anthems from around the globe

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

Over 9 million euros for research in social sciences and humanities from the Research Council of Finland

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.

Ágnes Orzóy

Dissertation: New research uncovers challenges in promoting underrepresented literatures (Orzóy)

A new doctoral dissertation by MA Ágnes Orzóy focuses on the factors that influence the translation and reception of the literature of an underrepresented language.

Andrew Danso.

New research reveals how music can transform exercise from a chore to a joyful habit

New research from the University of Jyväskylä reveals that music can make exercise feel easier, boost endurance, and help build lasting movement habits.

Lähde-kirjaston portaat

Cultural collaboration, not domination, is the key to inclusive societies

A €3million award from Horizon Europe prompts artists and academics from 12 countries to create new futures for arts education.

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