Current news at the Faculty of Mathematics and Science

Harri Parkkinen's a doctoral dissertation provides theoretical tools for analyzing neutrinos in other environments as well, for example in accelerator and reactor neutrino experiments.

For the first time, Mikko Mäkinen experimentally examined in his doctoral dissertation examined the sulfate tolerance of Finnish fish species and produced essential and highly timely background information for water protection needs.

The University of Jyväskylä has participated in an international research project that has developed a superconducting switch for magnetic devices.

Particle research feels like detective work, says Doctoral researcher and physicist Philson-Amanda Aden from the University of Jyvaskyla.

Recent research shows that lignin can be an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic microbe-repellent substances. The work was done under tight collaboration between University of Jyväskylä, Spinnova Oy and CH Bioforce.

The dissertation research demonstrates how nature-inspired materials and additive manufacturing can come together to deliver scalable, eco-friendly solutions for safe drinking water in arsenic-affected regions. Jessy Joseph defends on 15.8.2025.

Focusing on the Arctic-alpine plant Bistorta vivipara (nurmitatar in Finnish), Skylar Burg explored how both environmental conditions and host plant traits shape interactions with fungi and bacteria across altitude gradients in Fennoscandia.

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JYU’s international summer school offers unique doctoral education from renowned teachers in an international student environment. The Jyväskylä Summer School will be held from 4th to 15th of August 2025.

The group examined how soundscapes change throughout the day and year. The research revealed that soundscape rhythms are less predictable for people living in urban areas than for animals in the wild.

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

The Master’s Degree Programme in Diagnostic Health Sciences will start at the University of Jyväskylä in September 2026. The programme is unique in Finland.