Event
Back to Campus festival
Join us for a fun-filled festival with togetherness. The opening of the 2025-2026 academic year will once again be celebrated in Back to Campus festival style! The event will take place on Thursday, August 28th at 13.00-16.00 in the courtyard of Jamk's main campus.
The event is open to Jamk students and staff.
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Rajakatu 35
40200 Jyväskylä
Finland
Robin Packalen, one of Finland's most popular artists, will open Jamk's academic year 2025–2026
Since 2012, Robin Packalen has been among Finland’s most popular artists. Over the course of his career, he has released five albums in Finnish and English that have achieved multi-platinum status. His music has been streamed over 500 million times in total. Robin has also received several industry awards, including four Emma Awards and one MTV EMA Award. Welcome to Jamk, Robin!
Robin Packalen – Official website for Robin Packalen
Welcome to Jamk's own fesival
Join us to celebrate the start of the academic year, enjoy the festival atmosphere, and have a pleasant time together. You can also explore the offerings of our partners, gather inspiration for your well-being, and get ready for the new academic year.
The event is organized in close cooperation with the student union JAMKO. The entire Jamk community has been challenged to JAMKO's KAJ rally and the students' evening continues at JAMKO's Kick Off event.
The event is alcohol-free. Rumor has it that it’s a great opportunity to collect the first overall patches of the autumn!
For all students and staff
The event is aimed at all Jamk staff and all students who have a Jamk student ID, i.e. both new and old students. The event area will be fenced off and protected from outsiders. Access to the event is through a few entrances.
How do I get in?
The event is free of charge and there is no need to register. You need to prove that you are a student or staff member of Jamk. More detailed instructions can be found on the Elmo intranet.
Programme
12:30 Festival area opens
13:00 Welcome to start the new academic year at Jamk!
14:00 Robin Packalen
15:00 KAJ rally
The programme may be subject to change by the organizer.
Loads of activities
The campus yard will be full of fun activities to explore with your friends and colleagues.
Jamk Wellbeing on Campus Beach
At this stand, care and support become tangible with the presence of:
- Guidance and Well-being Team
- Student Services
- Internationali Services
- University Sports UMove
JAMKO and friends - get to know Student Union activities
Come and get to know the representatives and services of JAMKO, the student union of Jamk, student organizations, and the Active University project.
KAJ-Rally - may the fastest win
KAJ-Rally is a race where study fields, JAMKO and staff members compete with their self-made vehicles in the following categories: fastest, best and coolest vehicle. Main trophy is for the fastest vehicle.
Esport area invites you to play
GamePit Pro houses up to 18 ruggedly equipped PC stations, suitable for casual gaming as well as more intense tournaments. Jamk's very own gaming area also features PlayStations and VR headsets, which are freely available for use throughout the event.
Jamk partners - get to know them and netwok
Have a chat and network!
Sport Area
TBA
City of Jyväskylä
Come and meet the people of Mobile Youth Work.
Jyväskylä is known for its rich variety of culture; museums, art exhibitions, concerts, events and theatre performances. And of course of architect Alvar Aalto. Find out more!
It's awesome to have you with us in the Jamk community!
Festival etiquette
Back to Campus is a festival where everyone is accepted and appreciated as they are. Let's create a positive atmosphere and an inclusive festival by following Jamk's principals for safer space:
- Don't bully, discriminate, act disruptively or treat others with disrispect.
- Intervene and speak up.
- Respect others' personal space and self-determination and immunity.
- Acknowledge your own presumptions.
- Use understandable language.
- Listen and be heard.
More information
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