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Carlisle Casuga

Doctoral dissertation: Estimating the Uncertainties in the Initial Condition for the High-energy Evolution

In her doctoral dissertation, Carlisle Casuga develops a method for extracting the structure of the proton that is a necessary input for theoretical predictions in high-energy quantum chromodynamics (QCD).

History of science explored at Jyväskylä Summer School

The continuity of the Summer School reflects a commitment to high-quality teaching, multidisciplinary approaches, and the long-term development of scientific knowledge. Jyväskylä Summer School celebrates its 35th anniversary.

Aagrah Agnihotri

Studying nuclear weak processes for neutrino and dark matter physics

M.Sc. Aagrah Agnihotri defends his doctoral dissertation on 26.6.2026

Lääkäri, joka hyödyntää tekoälyä hoidossa ja potilaiden seurannassa.

Artificial intelligence can speed up the planning of radiation therapy for breast cancer

The aim of Sanni Sinisalo’s master’s thesis was to develop a deep learning model. The model was based on a previously developed model from Kuopio University Hospital that predicts the dose distribution for radiation therapy in breast cancer patients.

Ilmakuva, Mattilanniemen ja Ylistönrinteen kampukset Jyväsjärven rannalla.

Nearly 5 million euros for research in the sciences from the Research Council of Finland

The Faculty of Mathematics and Science from the University of Jyväskylä received a total of four Academy Projects and three Academy Research Fellows. The Faculty of Information Technology gained one new Academy Research Fellow.

DI kuvituskuva MLTK

Research collaboration helps to address emerging safety challenges

At the Faculty of Mathematics and Science of the University of Jyväskylä, safety is studied broadly from the perspectives of multiple disciplines.

Moona Huttunen

From biology to safety technology: Moona Huttunen develops multidisciplinary expertise in engineering

The Master’s Degree Programme in Technology for Safety and Risk Management is rooted in natural sciences. The program is developed by Senior Lecturer Moona Huttunen. The goal is to create a program that is cutting-edge and relevant to the real world.

Code of the Universe

Discover the origins of the Universe at a new physics exhibition opening in Ruusupuisto

Welcome to the opening of the exhibition on Monday, 18 May at 6:00 p.m. at Ruusupuisto Square!

Magneettijauhetabletti ja röntgentomografiakuva

Eco-friendly solutions for recovery of critical raw materials from permanent magnets

A solid-phase extraction process enables the eco-friendly recovery of critical raw materials from NdFeB magnets. Over 96% of the rare earth elements in the permanent magnets were recovered, and the purity of the rare earth fraction was over 99%.

Ylistönrinteen muutos- ja peruskorjaushanke on edennyt aikataulussa.

Ylistönrinne alteration and renovation project – Extensive facility changes underway

Construction of the new laboratory facilities of the Department of Chemistry in the YAD wing of the Ambiotica building is on schedule, with the facilities expected to be in University’s use on 21 August 2026.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics will move to Agora in August 2026

From August 2026, the The Department of Mathematics and Statistics will be located on the third and fourth floors of the B wing of the Agora building. Teaching will mainly take place on the Mattilanniemi and Ylistönrinne campuses close to Agora.

Highly competitive funding brings three young top researchers to Jyväskylä

The University of Jyväskylä was awarded three research grants from the highly competitive EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie program. The funding will enable distinguished international researchers to begin their projects at the University of Jyväskylä.

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