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Get ready to apply to doctoral programmes at JYU

The application period of autumn 2023 for the doctoral programmes of JYU opens on 15 August 2023. The deadline for applications is 14 September 2023. Applicants are advised to prepare well in advance.

Hanna-Kaarina Juppi

9.6.2023 Menopause increases body fat, activity slows the change (Juppi)

A recent doctoral study from the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä shows that the menopausal transition is associated with an increase in fat mass and a decrease in muscle mass.

Advance information: the Academy of Finland is planning a new call to support researchers from Ukraine

The Academy of Finland is preparing a new call for applications for funding to support researchers from Ukraine and invite them to Finland to do research. Provided that the plans for the funding are realised, the call could be opened in autumn 2023.

Motorically skilled children succeed at the beginning of the school path

Reading and mathematical skills form the basis for learning and academic success.

Earric Lee

12.5.2023 Finnish sauna bathing boosts cardiovascular benefits when used after exercise (Lee)

A doctoral thesis conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences showed that sauna bathing can have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, especially after exercise.

Older people have better mental well-being than 30 years ago

Depressive symptoms have decreased among older people and they are more satisfied with their lives so far than people at the same age three decades ago.

The mental health of Finnish adolescents deteriorated during the COVID-19 pandemic: the importance of health literacy and teacher support increased

A recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä examined the health of adolescents before and after the pandemic.

Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

The increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation starting from childhood.

Gut microbiota to be harnessed as a tool to diagnose diseases – promising results for fatty liver diagnosis

A recent study at the University of Jyväskylä compared the gut microbiota and gut-derived metabolites between healthy controls and individuals with fatty liver. The results revealed that certain microbial metabolites are associated with liver fat content.

Finnish girls’ mental health deteriorated during COVID-19 pandemic, new data show

Among 15-year-old girls in Finland, 1 in 5 reported feeling low about their everyday life in 2022, finds new data from WHO/Europe’s collaborative Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study.

Online courses and guides to support you in your studies!

Study online to strengthen your research skills and get support in learning academic skills!

Norssin 2A-luokkalaiset opettajansa luistelemassa kampuksen kentällä. Kaksi lasta luistelevat peräkkäin käsikädessä.

”A child is not there for a particular sport, but physical education is there for the child”

Physical Education at school brings up a lot of thoughts, opinions, and memories.