Jyväskylän yliopisto

In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, we are joined by Iida Akselin – a health sciences student with a specialization in health promotion. Iida shares with us her story of how she ended up coming to Jyväskylä from Oulu; originally with the intention to pursue a degree in psychology. While she wasn’t able to make it into the psychology programme, Iida fell in love with Jyväskylä at first sigh...

In today’s episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, we sit down with Marc Thompson, Senior Researcher in Musicology at the University of Jyväskylä (JYU). Marc’s journey with JYU began not as a researcher, but as a curious student eager to pursue a master’s degree in musicology. In this episode, Marc shares the story of how his passion for music and technology led him seamlessly into a PhD programme, an...

In this week’s episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, we are joined by our friend Shaswato Sarker from Bangladesh who shares with us his journey to the field of Artifical Intelligence at JYU. We get to hear what motivated him to apply to the University of Jyväskylä, what were all the things that inspired him to come to Finland and in what ways his current programme has provided him with the ability t...

In this week’s episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, we are joined by our friend Juliana Campos from Brazil who tells us her, somewhat untypical, story of how she discovered Finland and the University of Jyväskylä. We learn what it is like to study in the Development Education and International Cooperation (DEICO) Programme at JYU: when and where are the classes held? How easy is it to find housing?...

“We will provide you with the skills and knowledge to tackle the kind of grand challenges of humankind!” In this week’s episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, host Irfan is joined by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science Mikko Mönkkönen. He shares with us his story of developing a passion for Ecology, his first attempt of joining JYU’s community as a student, what prompted him to do a Ph...

Who says a math degree limits you to academia? In this episode of JYU for YOU, host Irfan Durmic talks with Annina Jurvanen, an MSc student in Mathematics at the University of Jyväskylä (JYU), about how she navigated career uncertainty and landed incredible opportunities. Just last year, Annina was like many students—wondering how to secure an internship and take the next step. Fast forward a year...

Suomessa käytetään pääasiassa kahta metsäsertifikaattia, PEFC- ja FSC:tä. Mutta mistä metsäsertifikaatit oikeastaan kuluttajalle kertovat? Voiko vastuullisuuden ja sertifikaatin välille vetää yhtäsuuruusmerkin? Missä asioissa sertifikaatit eroavat toisistaan tai lain vaatimuksista? Voiko metsänomistaja mitata sertifikaattien arvoa rahassa? Näistä kysymyksistä keskustelevat luonnonhoidon asiantunti...

In this week’s episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, our host Irfan sits down with international master’s degree student Jayanandi from Sri Lanka who shares with us her journey from professional working life to Educational Sciences at JYU. We learn what prompted her interest in special needs education, how Finland’s international reputation in education motivated her to investigate the University wh...

Aleksis Salusjärvi - lukutaidon puolestapuhuja Aleksis Salusjärvi on espoolainen kirjallisuuden asiantuntija, joka innostui lukemisesta ja kirjoittamisesta jo nuorena. Hän päätyi Jyväskylään opiskelemaan, sillä lukion äidinkielen opettaja näki hänen kirjallisen lahjakkuutensa. Aleksis opiskeli ensin Oriveden opistolla sanataidetta ja suoritti tämän jälkeen maisteriopintonsa Jyväskylän yliopistossa...

In the first episode of the JYU for YOU podcast in 2025, our host Irfan sits down with Otto Manninen to discuss Otto’s journey from Viitasaari, Central Finland, to Yale University, USA, where he is currently a Pre-Doctoral Research Associate for the Yale Finance Faculty and Yale International Center for Finance. They discuss Otto’s multidisciplinary education at the Jyväskylä University School of...

Tässä jaksossa sukellamme syvälle hiilensidonnan maailmaan. Sinin kanssa keskustelemassa ovat asiantuntijana Sweco Finlandilla työskentelevä Iris Mäntylä ja Itä-Suomen yliopiston professori Teppo Hujala. He avaavat aihetta etenkin sääntelyn, liiketoimintamahdollisuuksien ja kestävyyssiirtymän näkökulmista. Keskustelussa käydään läpi hiilimarkkinoiden historiaa Kioton pöytäkirjasta nykypäivään, poh...

This week, no full episode: just a minicast for your enjoyment! Irfan does his best Bill Burr impression, shares some of his creative idols for the podcast, explains how the anime Attack on Titan inspired the “breakup” of season 2, offers some info about the guests we will see in 2025 and thanks you all for being with us during 2024! Oh, and he shares his superstitious beliefs about doing stuff on...

Mitä tarkoittaa oikeudenmukainen kestävyyssiirtymä? Podcastin ensimmäisessä jaksossa Sini Suomalainen jututtaa ForTran-hankkeen johtajaa, soveltavan ekologian professori Mikko Mönkköstä. Käsittelyssä on oikeudenmukainen kestävyyssiirtymä. Miten näitä tavoitteita tulisi tulkita ja toteuttaa siten, ettei kumpikaan estäisi toisen toteutumista? Keskustelussa esiin nousee mm. ylisukupolvisuus ja muunla...

Metsän rajalla - Metsien käytön ekologiset rajat Suomessa metsien käyttöä on kauan – ellei aina – rajoittanut puun kasvu. Sen perusteella on laskettu vuosittainen taloudellisesti kestävä hakkuumäärä. Eli määrä, jonka voi hakata vaarantamatta tulevaisuuden hakkuita. Luontokato asettaa tälle ajattelulle uusia haasteita. Soveltavan ekologian professori Mikko Mönkkösen tutkimusryhmä on laskenut hakkur...

Do you love Science, Technology, or Engineering? Struggle to manage studies and meal times? Introverted? This episode is for you! In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, our host Irfan sits down with RADMEP student Sandra who talks to us about her time at JYU. We learn how Sandra discovered this innovative EU-sponsored degree program, what studying in Finland is like, how the support structure...

Hey you. Yes, you—the wonderful person actually tuning in to this podcast! Ever wonder why, seemingly out of nowhere, JYU has a student-led podcast? Or how often the camera recording this very episode nearly met its untimely end? And, of course, why is there a technical glitch every time Irfan sits down with a friend in the studio? In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, we’re switching things...

Why do employers absolutely love athletes? It's because top athletes possess many of the skills needed to become excellent employees: they are disciplined, motivated and great team players! What could make an athlete stand out even more to employers? A good degree to let all of those skills shine through! In the latest episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, our host Irfan sits down with Sports Ambass...

🎙️ What happens when a historian becomes the leader of a university? In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, host Irfan chats with the Rector of the University of Jyväskylä, Jari Ojala—a man whose academic journey has been intertwined with JYU for decades. From his time as a student to his current role as Rector since 2023, Jari brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of both th...

Very exciting news from the University of Jyväskylä: we are officially launching our very first Bachelor's Degree Programme conducted fully in English! In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, Irfan chats with Juha Kansikas, the inaugural director of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Innovation and Sustainability. Juha shares with us his journey to JYU, the synergistic relationship be...

Students, whether Finnish or international, are the reason Jyväskylä excels as a city, according to the Mayor of Jyväskylä. In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, Irfan sits down with Jyväskylä's mayor, Timo Koivisto. We explore his journey from national politics to the heart of local governance, where he’s spent nearly two decades serving the people of Jyväskylä. Timo opens up about his beli...

What makes one always come back to Jyväskylä? In this episode, our host Irfan sits down with his colleague Lukas Fußangel, who is a former exchange student of the University of Jyväskylä. Lukas shares in what ways JYU affected his academic career, how he forged meaningful connections during his exchange semester as well as how he became part of an orchestra in Jyväskylä. We also hear about the Jyv...

Where is the Student Union? Who is the Student Union? Why is the Student Union? In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, host Irfan sits down with the International Affairs Representative on the Board of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) Venla Suosalo. Venla introduces us to the Student Union, its role in supporting students at JYU and, in particular, its most recent effort...

In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, host Irfan interviews Finland’s top young physicist, Henna Kokkonen, who gained international recognition after discovering a new isotope while working on her master’s thesis. Now a successful doctoral researcher at JYU’s Nuclear Spectroscopy Group, Henna’s academic journey began with a love for sports and a curiosity about history, until a passionate ph...

Toimittaja Nadia Paavola työskenteli lähes 20 vuotta toimittajana suurissa mediataloissa, myös päällikkötehtävissä. Nyt hän on siirtynyt freelanceriksi ja tietokirjailijaksi. Nadian kanssa keskustelemme journalistiikan opiskelusta, toimittajan työstä sekä tietokirjoittamisesta. Haastattelijana alumnikoordinaattori Heli Mäki

In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, host Irfan interviews Alina Arti, a doctoral student from JSBE. Alina shares her journey through the Finnish education system, from high school to JYU's doctoral programme, highlighting her award-winning master’s thesis and offering key insights on job hunting in Finland. We also explore the broader value of university education as a hub for intellectual...