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Professor Kari Rissanen from the University of Jyväskylä was awarded the A.I. Virtanen Prize in recognition of his significant scientific, educational and social contributions and impact. He received the Prize at a festive event on 10 December 2025.

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Researhers Carlisle Aurabelle M. Casuga, Mikael Raponen, Pyry Runko and Miro Arvila received grants from the Vilho, Yrjö, and Kalle Väisälä Fund. The fund supports especially doctoral studies and short-term research visits abroad.

The Doctoral Researcher Hanan Ibrahim investigated in her dissertation a range of surface reactions on metal-based surfaces using first-principles calculations. Ibrahim will defend on Wednesday 10.12.2025.

MA Hanife Serin examined in her doctoral dissertation in Social Work mothers’ experiences with social support systems after their child’s sexual abuse.

The Football Association of Finland and the University of Jyväskylä are strengthening their research cooperation to develop football and futsal. Professor of Practice Mihaly Szerovay will remain in his position until the end of 2028.

The University of Jyväskylä has been part of an international research team at the ISOLDE facility at CERN, which has achieved a significant breakthrough in nuclear and molecular physics.

Mikko Rönkkö took up his position in September as professor of entrepreneurship at Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE). He wants to challenge himself as a teacher and contribute to the development of teaching.