Current Topics
News, current topics and events at Jamk.
News
Jyväskylä Universities to pilot new models for working life-oriented doctoral education
The model responds to national trends in the development of the connection between doctoral education and working life, enhances the appeal of doctoral studies, and provides a path for Jyväskylä Universities staff to pursue doctoral studies.
Four Years of Work to Strengthen the Security of Supply in Logistics, Water Supply and the Financial Sector Enables Continuous Cyber Security Training of the Sectors
Cyber security in the logistics, water supply and financial sectors was increased in a four-year project in which the digital world of the JYVSECTEC (Jyväskylä Security Technology) research, development and training centre was expanded to enable continuous competence development by an even larger number of people through cyber training.
New vocabulary for multicultural guidance supports the integration of foreign-language nursing students
The OVE practical training project carried out by JAMK University of Applied Sciences has compiled a practical Finnish-English vocabulary to help nurses who guide foreign-language students – the vocabulary also helps in the orientation of new foreign-language colleagues.
A unique educational path at Jyväskylä Universities: music pedagogues can progress directly to master’s studies
The Jyväskylä Higher Education Group, comprising Jamk University of Applied Sciences and the University of Jyväskylä, introduces a new educational path in music, combining bachelor’s degree in music pedagogy with master’s degree in music education.
Students of universities of applied sciences feel that they belong to the higher education community
First-year students at universities of applied sciences are mainly very engaged to their studies. However, there are some challenges in reconciling studies and other aspects of life. The results are evident from the thesis completed in May 2026 for the Ode to Cooperation between One-Stop Guidance Centers and Educational Institutions project.
National Cyber Security Exercise for State Administration organizations targeted Supply Chains and Critical Dependencies
The 2026 National Cyber Security Exercise for state administration organizations was held from 25 to 29 May. In the exercise, the aim was to influence citizen services through cyber-attacks using real-world threat actor tactics and techniques.
Events
Back to Campus Weeks
Hello, fellow members of Jamk - students and faculty members alike! Welcome to our Back to Campus weeks to really get to know our campuses, and all the possibilities they provide.
Back to Campus festival
The opening of the 2026-2027 academic year will once again be celebrated in Back to Campus festival style! The event is open to Jamk students and staff.
uMove Fun Run
The most fun sports event of the fall is here! uMove Fun Run invites all students and staff of Jamk and JYU to get moving together.
BioBoosters Demo Days 2026
A warm welcome to an exclusive event for the BioBoosters ecosystem. Step into the home of BioBoosters – a vibrant environment for education, research, and innovation.
Researchers' Night at Jamk
We are participating in the European science event Researchers' Night.
Forgotten or irreplaceable? The role of district heating in the energy transition
This seminar on district heating is a two-day event that brings together key operators, researchers and developer to consider the future prospects of the development of district heating and its role in new energy systems.