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Study sustainability-themed courses from other Finnish higher education institutions through Sustainability studies network.

The University of Jyväskylä has been awarded the international Nature Positive Universities verification for 2026. JYU is a pioneer that received this recognition for its successful work for the improvement of biodiversity.

In the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, wellbeing is examined from mechanisms at the cellular and molecular levels right through to individual health and environmental influences.

In his opening address for the academic year, Rector Jari Ojala reflected on the geopolitical, economic and technological pressures of our time, which also affect universities.

FORTHEM Internship Preparation Courses offered by JGU Mainz

Researchers noticed that the abundance of common forest species and species specialized in old-growth forests was lower in landscape where large areas of clearcutting had accumulated over 20 years.

Enjoyment may be a central factor in long-term exercise adherence, according to new research that highlights the role of emotional experiences in sustaining physical activity.

Susanna Huovinen, who has had a long and distinguished career in Finnish decision-making, was named Alum of the Year 2026

The University’s history spans from Finnish-language teacher training in the 1800s to today’s global science university, where expertise, research and well-being come together to build the future.

As the world cries out for solutions to global challenges, science asks questions and looks for new ways to understand. At JYU, we believe change begins by asking the right questions.

Open Finland: Society, Work, and Belonging (4 ECTS) is a course for international and Finnish students that provides up-to-date, research-based insights into Finnish society, working life, and pathways to belonging.

Generational issues sparked discussion at the PIAAC Nordic Baltic Conference on 26–27 August 2026