The results of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 have been released. Of the JYU fields, education improved its position and was ranked 76 (78 in 2023).

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10.4.2024

University of Jyväskylä receives ERC Advanced Grant for €2.5m euros for research on the interaction of nanoparticles and biomolecules

The European Research Council has granted a significant ERC Advanced Grant to Professor Hannu Häkkinen at the University of Jyväskylä. The five-year funding is for 2.5 million euros.

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Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Innovation and Sustainability

Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Business Innovation and Sustainability (BIS) is offered entirely in English.

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10.4.2024

Inherited predisposition for higher muscle strength may protect against common morbidities

A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä showed that a genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan and a lower risk for developing common diseases.