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 sight and decided to move to the city and find her path! A year into living in Jyväskylä, Iida found herself in the unique programme of the Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences. Her desire to grow professionally and work in communication and marketing for health promotion led her naturally to JYU.Well: the umbrella organization at JYU that acts as a networking hub for staff, students and scientists to come together and approach wellbeing in a holistic manner. Through her summer internship in 2024, as well as her current work with JYU.Well, she developed her ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and to create engaging, as well as relevant content informed by research, for a broad audience. Want to hear Iida’s full story: then check out the episode! Are you a fellow student who wants to follow in her footsteps and help shape wellbeing at JYU? Then apply to the JYU.Well summer internship. Be quick: the deadline is April 22nd! Links JYU.Well summer trainee application: https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/6-8-trainees-jyu-well/DgKqaA?lang=en JYU.Well: https://www.jyu.fi/en/research/jyuwell-school-of-wellbeing Hyvinvoinnin välittäjät -podcast: https://www.jyu.fi/fi/uutinen/tervetuloa-kuuntelemaan-hyvinvoinnin-valittajat-podcastia The Multifaceted Wellbeing MOOC https://www.jyu.fi/fi/avoin-yliopisto/opintojaksot/hyvinvoinnin-monet-muodot Find your programme: https://www.jyu.fi/masters Applicants Day 2025: https://www.jyu.fi/applicants-day JYU newsletter: https://www.jyu.fi/en/sign-up-for-our-newsletter JYU for YOU: https://linktr.ee/jyuforyou JYU.Well on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jyu.well/ JYU.Well on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jyuwell/ Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & TikTok: @uniofjyvaskyla #jyu #jyuforyou #jyuwell #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #wellbeing #socialconnection #imdp #masters #education #internship #jyu #jkl #jyvaskyla #studyinjyvaskyla #studyinfinland #studyabroad #happiness #uniofjyvaskyla #hyvinvoinninvälittäjätpodcast #podcast

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, and what inspired him to remain at JYU even after completing his doctoral studies. Today, Marc is deeply involved with the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, contributing to innovative research in these areas. But Marc’s impact goes beyond research – he’s a passionate educator at JYU, teaching a range of courses that prioritize student feedback, and has even served as the coordinator for the department’s international master’s degree programmes on two separate occasions! As many students receive their acceptance letters to JYU, Marc takes the opportunity to offer advice and words of encouragement for those who applied to the Music and Science programme. Curious about what kind of professors teach at JYU? Want to know what drives programme coordinators of our international master’s degree programmes? Interested in how bilingual education works? Tune in and find out! Links International Master’s Degree Programmes: www.jyu.fi/masters Down to a Note: downtoanote.wordpress.com/ (blog for Communicating Musicological Research) Senior Researcher Marc Thompson: www.jyu.fi/en/people/marc-thompson Fruzsina Mihok Music and Science at JYU student story: www.jyu.fi/en/story/from-artis…nce-of-music-at-jyu Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain (CoEMMBB): www.jyu.fi/en/research/centres-of-excellence/mmbb Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/coe-mmbb.bsky.social Music Connect Project on Instagram: www.instagram.com/musiconnect_jyu/ Center of Excellence on Instagram: www.instagram.com/coe_mmbb/ JYU Music onTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jyu_music JYU newsletter: www.jyu.fi/en/sign-up-for-our-newsletter JYU for YOU: linktr.ee/jyuforyou Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & TikTok: @uniofjyvaskyla #jyu #jyuforyou #musicology #music #science #uniofjyvaskyla #studyinfinland #studyinjyvaskyla #socialsciences #masters #education #bilingualism #internationationalization #integration

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 to delve deeply into his own curiosities. Beyond just the academic sphere, we also discuss the thing almost every foreigner worries about when moving to a new country: making friends! Through this episode, we get to hear about the different resources available at JYU to connect with students: both local and international! Finally, Shaswato encourages all students to have an open mind, to ignore the stereotypes and approach everything from a place of genuine interest and curiosity! Oh, and maybe give historical dancing a shot (don’t break a leg). So, worried about making friends in Jyväskylä? Concerned about AI taking over the world? Skip the doom scrolling and give us a listen instead! 🎧 Find JYU for YOU on https://linktr.ee/jyuforyou Links International Master’s Degree Programmes: https://www.jyu.fi/masters Study AI at JYU: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/masters-degree-programmes/masters-degree-programme-in-artificial-intelligence How to Make Friends in Finland: https://www.jyu.fi/en/blog/how-to-make-friends-in-finland AI Literacies at JYU: https://sisu.jyu.fi/student/courseunit/otm-3240d38f-0895-45ac-ab2a-5e7fc103574a/brochure uMove: https://umove.fi/en Clubs in Rentukka: https://soihtu.fi/en/instructions/clubs/ Shaswato Student Story: https://www.jyu.fi/en/story/a-hands-on-approach-to-mastering-artificial-intelligence-brings-versatile-career-opportunities JYY council groups: https://jyy.fi/en/get-involved/the-council-of-representatives/council-groups/ ESN Jyväskylä: https://esnjyvaskyla.org/ Kide.app: https://kide.app/ Events in Jyväskylä: https://kalenteri.jyvaskyla.fi/en JYU newsletter: https://www.jyu.fi/en/sign-up-for-our-newsletter JYU for YOU: https://linktr.ee/jyuforyou Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & TikTok: @uniofjyvaskyla #jyu #jyuforyou #uniofjyvaskyla #happy #finland #ai #machinelearning #bigdata #terminator #skynet #arnold #pizza #jyy #jyvaskyla #studyinfinland #studyinjyvaskyla #education #masters #university #highered

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? Who can help you with the various bureaucratic tasks that come with moving to a different country? Where do you get cheap winter clothes? It might sound overwhelming at times, but Juliana assures us that there are people at JYU whose job it is “to make your life easier.” Most importantly, for our recent applicants, Juliana explains how she prepared for her interview and shares relevant details about the actual interview process. She encourages students to reach out to professors, alumni and anyone else they think could help them learn more about JYU and the programme of their dreams! Want to learn more about JYU? Take the first step and check out Juliana’s story on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 Find JYU for YOU on: https://linktr.ee/jyuforyou Links International Master’s Degree Programmes: https://www.jyu.fi/masters DEICO: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/masters-degree-programmes/masters-degree-programme-in-development-education-and-international-cooperation-deico Kielibuusti: https://www.kielibuusti.fi/en Metropolia Finnish classes: https://www.metropolia.fi/en/academics/study-opportunities-for-immigrants/finnish-language DEICO internships: https://www.jyu.fi/en/for-students/instructions-for-bachelors-and-masters-students/internship/internship-instructions-in-deico Linkki bus card: https://linkki.jyvaskyla.fi/en Henkilökortti (ID card): https://www.suomi.fi/services/identity-card-poliisi/36f22826-cff5-4e38-9aa6-44e6509601bd Strong banking credentials, DVV and more: https://www.aalto.fi/en/international-students/registering-with-the-authorities-and-opening-a-bank-account Conscription in Finland: https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/finnish-conscription-system JYU newsletter: https://www.jyu.fi/en/sign-up-for-our-newsletter Chat with JYU Students on Unibuddy: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/meet-the-students-of-jyu Application round to student ambassador team opens in April Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & TikTok: @uniofjyvaskyla #jyu #jyuforyou #uniofjyvaskyla #development #education #international #cooperation #deico #jyvaskyla #jkl #studyinjyvaskyla #studyinfinland #masters #brazil #languages #exchange

“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 PhD and what “tricks” did he use to make his courses more popular amongst students. Mikko highlights different ways the Faculty, and scientists in general, can work to build bridges to society while also highlighting how a STEM degree, especially the new programs at JYU, enables students to have meaningful lives and contribute to their community. Finally, the two reflect on the many reasons why we should celebrate the Faculty’s 60th anniversary as well as what role staff, alumni and students play in shaping its future. Links International Master’s Degree Programmes: https://www.jyu.fi/masters Jyväskylän yliopistossa alkaa täysin uusi koulutus, jota ei voi opiskella muualla Suomessa: https://yle.fi/a/74-20138987 The anniversary of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science: https://www.jyu.fi/en/science/the-anniversary-of-the-faculty-of-mathematics-and-science Jyväskylä Summer School: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/summer-and-winter-schools/jyvaskyla-summer-school Korkeakoulujen yhteishaku: https://www.jyu.fi/fi/tule-opiskelemaan/nain-haet Scientists must build bridges to society: https://www.jyu.fi/en/blog/natural-sciences-in-the-sustainability-transition-scientists-must-build-bridges-to-society Mikko Mönkkönen: https://www.jyu.fi/en/people/mikko-monkkonen JYU newsletter: https://www.jyu.fi/en/sign-up-for-our-newsletter JYU for YOU: https://linktr.ee/jyuforyou Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & TikTok: @uniofjyvaskyla #jyu #jyuforyou #finland #internationalization #education #masters #university #uniofjyvaskyla #stem #biology #ecology #orintology #studyinjyvaskyla #ornithology #science #studyinfinland