Denis Zhidkikh developed a method that helps teaching staff form a picture of students’ individual learning challenges and identify the need for support at an early stage.
Join us in the Master’s Degree Programme in Educational Sciences (EDUMA)! University of Jyväskylä offers the widest profile in the field of educational sciences in Finland, and the roots of the Finnish teacher education are also in our university.
Jari Ojala, rector of the University of Jyväskylä, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Council of Rectors of Finnish Universities (Unifi) for the term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027.
The five-week long well-being program “Youth Compass,” designed for middle school students and those starting upper secondary education, is now freely available in Finnish, Swedish, and English. Feedback in all three languages is welcome!
A recent doctoral study used a novel genomic tool and found that a genetic predisposition supporting higher muscle strength predicts better physical functioning, lower risk of common chronic diseases, and longer life expectancy.
The strategic steering group for the consortium preparation of the University of Jyväskylä and Jamk University of Applied Sciences met for the first time on 10 November 2025.