Event

25.9.

Researchers' Night at Jamk

Come and see, hear, and experience all the exciting things we do at Jamk! We are participating in the European science event Researchers' Night.

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Time
25.09.2026 15:00 - 22:00
Address

Rajakatu 35
40200 Jyväskylä
Finland

Welcome to dive into the inspiring world of science and development!

Researchers’ Night will be held on our main campus on Rajakatu on Friday, 25 September 2026, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Admission to the event is free.

Come and discover the wide range of exciting work being done at Jamk. The programme will feature multidisciplinary content, including opportunities to explore our hands-on environments, expert lectures, workshops, experiments, and exhibitions. The programme will be updated on this page at a later date.

The Researchers’ Night also marks the start of the City of Light festival, which will take place from 25 September to 3 October 2026 across Jyväskylä city centre. We will also be part of the City of Light with a participatory light installation to be built on the main campus.

Please note that photography and video recording will take place during the event for the use of Jamk University of Applied Sciences and Researchers’ Night.

Researchers’ Night is an event for the whole family, celebrating the world of science and creativity. Everyone is warmly welcome, from babies to grandparents!

Programme

Programme will be updated during August and September.

Ways to Promote Sustainable Consumption, ARVOA – The Next Chapter of the Circular Economy

Consume more wisely! Come and contribute to developing ideas and solutions that make sustainable consumption easier. What do you think is the best idea? Share your suggestions.

Well ED – Well-Being and Self-Care Event

Well ED offers a research-based perspective on well-being in everyday digital life. You will gain practical tools to manage workload, improve resilience, and support both learning and work ability. The theme brings together mind, body, and everyday choices into a holistic approach to well-being. At the same time, you will strengthen your skills in self-leadership and in acting sustainably in a changing work and learning environment.

Well-Being with Nature

How does nature influence our well-being, and how can we also promote the well-being of the environment? Come and explore nature-based methods and the research behind them.

At our stand, you can learn about the well-being effects of nature and research and development projects related to environmentally friendly behavior. You can also try nature-based exercises that support well-being and strengthen your connection with nature. We will present methods and materials developed by Jamk and our partners, and offer opportunities to experience both exercises carried out in nearby nature and virtual nature experiences.

Come to experience, reflect, and discuss how nature can support the well-being of both people and the planet now and in the future.

Can Artificial Intelligence Help with Back Pain – Try It and Make an Impact!

Can artificial intelligence support different rehabilitation needs, such as acute lower back pain? Come and try how AI guides self-care and discuss with researchers how the answers are generated. You will test an example designed specifically to support self-rehabilitation for acute back pain—not a general-purpose chat.

Scan the QR code, try it yourself, and give feedback as a citizen scientist—your insights will influence what trustworthy and human-centered digital health and social services will look like in the future.

Drones and Data – How Agriculture Is Becoming Smart

Come and explore the fascinating world of smart farming and see how data and technology are transforming agriculture! At this activity point, you will get a close look at drones, sensors, and other modern measurement equipment, and learn how they are used to collect data from fields and the environment.

You will gain concrete insight into how technology helps farmers make better and more sustainable decisions. Come and ask, try, and get inspired – what does the future of agriculture look like?

Making Work Lighter and Smoother – RAKSA 2.0

Come and test how workload can be reduced and assessed using different methods and tools!
 

Musatossut (Music Slippers)

What are these funny slippers? Musatossut are playful dancing slippers that get the youngest members of the family moving at the Researchers’ Night as part of the “Family Superpower” theme.

At our activity point, there will be plenty to do, including crafts, physical activities, and making music!

SmartCHANGE – Create Your Own Wellbeing Passport

What would you choose: porridge or pancakes, walking or a ride, jumping around or stretching out?

Join the SmartCHANGE project’s fun and interactive workshop for families with children, where you can make enjoyable, wellbeing-supporting choices in everyday situations. At the same time, you’ll get to explore the HappyPlant app, where you take care of your own virtual plant by completing different challenges and see it thrive through smart, healthy choices!

Could You Be an Engineer?

Robots, automation, and intelligent systems are shaping the solutions of the future. Come and experience how technology is designed and controlled using digital tools, and get hands-on with real robots. You'll have the opportunity to try the same tools engineers use when developing a sustainable, safe, and smart future. Will your inner engineer awaken?

Family Superpowers – Family Wellbeing Network

Did you know that Jamk is actively interested in family wellbeing? Come and enjoy a fun-filled evening with physical activities, music, and games. You'll also get to learn more about our work and discover the unique superpowers of your family or group!

Free cotton candy for the first 100 visitors will be available from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Safer, Healthier and More Ergonomic Use of Mobile Technologies

How much data does your mobile device leak to the outside world? Perhaps constantly, 24/7? What if a few simple measures could improve your cybersecurity, privacy, energy efficiency, and even your health? Learn from experiences and insights gained through the Farmguard cybersecurity project.

Discover Peatlands, Forest Nature and Ecological Restoration

Explore forest environments through virtual experiences. What is ecological restoration in drained peatland forests, and why is it needed? Learn about current research and discover what forest owners think about restoration and nature management.

Spring of Migratory Birds

How does artificial intelligence identify bird calls, and what can migratory birds tell us about environmental change? At this Researchers' Night activity point, you'll get to explore technologies used in nature research in Finland and around the world.

E³UDRES²

At the E³UDRES² activity point, visitors can learn about the alliance's nine partner countries by placing the partner universities in the correct locations on a map of Europe. Brochures and other materials will also be available for independent exploration.

Participants are invited to share their ideas on what E³UDRES² partners could do together in the future, for example by hanging their ideas on a communal idea tree.

An E³UDRES² doctoral researcher will be present in the atmospheric tent to answer questions about the alliance, international opportunities, research, and studies. Colourful lighting and engaging decorations create a fun and inviting experience for visitors of all ages.

Plasma and Thin Films at Night

How are thin and ultra-thin coatings made?

Discover the work of the ALD CoCampus and thin-film research conducted in Jyväskylä. This hands-on activity point introduces visitors to atomic layer deposition (ALD) and magnetron sputtering, explaining how these technologies work and where they are used.

Activity Corner for Young Engineers

Visit our activity corner and let your inner engineer run free! Drawing and colouring activities are available for the youngest members of the family. Welcome!

Wellbeing AI: Workplace Wellbeing and Productivity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Come and meet local entrepreneurs and learn how small businesses have developed their services and how service design can be utilized in business development. Local entrepreneurs will be present to share their experiences and insights.

Finnish Center of Expertise for Cybersecurity (FICEC): Defeat the Cyber Villain!

Finnish Center of Expertise for Cybersecurity (FICEC) invites you to spin the wheel of fortune and take on a cyber challenge. Solve puzzles, outsmart cyber villains, and build your digital security skills along the way!

Arrival and Parking

Our main campus is easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. There are plenty of frame-locking and covered parking spaces reserved for cyclists. Local Linkki buses also stop right next to the main campus.

Visitors arriving by car can park in all parking spaces at the main campus, except for separately marked reserved heated pole spaces.

All parking spaces are subject to a fee, which is paid via the eParking, Moovy, Parkman or EasyPark app. Parking costs €2/hour. We recommend downloading the eParking app in advance. See the eParking instructions

There are some heated and charging poles at the main campus, and their use is charged separately based on electricity consumption, at a rate of €0.25/kWh. The poles are operated via the eParking app.

Accessibility

During the evening event, entry is through doors A1 and F1. Parking for invalids is located in front of the C1 entrance, and on the Aatoksenkatu side in front of the G1 entrance.The pink parking spaces on the map below are designated accessible parking spots.

We recommend using the end of the parking area closest to the Orthodox Church for accessible parking, as the route to door F1 is level.

The event route runs from door F1 to door A1. The event is mostly on one level, and there are no thresholds in the spaces. The FK floor is accessible by elevator. Multiple accessible restrooms are available along the route.
 

Jamk main campus map and parking (pdf)

Jamk Rajakatu 35, pysäköintialueet kampuksella.

More information about Researchers' Night

Katri Siivonen

Communications Manager
Communication Services
University Services
+358504413692

Katja Pihkasalo

Producer
Communication Services
University Services
+358505972411