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News

Jamk launches nationwide network for esports coaches – New project promotes employment and professionalization in the field
The “Coaching Network: Employment in Esports” project (eVAVE), coordinated by Jamk University of Applied Sciences, is building Finland’s first nationwide network for esports coaches.

More Sustainable Thermowood Production – Lunawood seeks new ways to utilise wood dust through Innovation Call
The business accelerator BioBoosters, in collaboration with Lunawood, a provider of sustainable and long-lasting wood products, has launched an innovation call to discover new applications for thermowood dust.

Jamk Libraries Operate on Self-Service Basis Only on August 13
On self-service hours, entry with your library card.

Jamk's Institute of Bioeconomy accelerates Agricultural digitalization with €1.6 million EU funding
The Institute of Bioeconomy has received project funding of €1.6 million from the EU Interreg Europe program. The funding supports regional actors’ ability to respond to challenges in the sustainability and competitiveness of agriculture.

H2 Innovation Alliance launched – New hydrogen innovation partnership in Central Finland
With the launch of the H2 Innovation Alliance, Central Finland strengthens its role as becoming a national and international hub for hydrogen economy development and sustainable innovation.

Scholarships for recent engineering graduates and agrologists
At the end of the spring semester 2025, companies and School of the Technology want to recognise newly graduated engineers and agronomists who have completed their studies within the target time and have achieved good or excellent academic results.
New Jamk Arena Articles
Jamk Arena gathers our experts to write about research and development as well as current phenomena in their field.
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.

Open University Route Students Q&A Sessions
Are you starting your University Route Studies at Jamk Open University of Applied Sciences? Do you have questions? Welcome to an online Q&A session!

Back to Campus festival
The opening of the 2025-2026 academic year will once again be celebrated in Back to Campus festival style! The event is open to Jamk students and staff.

Rekry, työelämä & koulutus -fair
Jamk will participate as a partner and exhibitor at the "Recruitment, Working Life and Education" Fair at Jyväskylän Paviljonki on September 25, together with the City of Jyväskylä, the University of Jyväskylä, and the Jyväskylä Educational Consortium Gradia.

Enhancing Responsible Tourism in the Nordic Countries – A Webinar on Best Practices
Enhancing Responsible Tourism in the Nordic Countries - The Best practices from the industry and academia webinar held on 11–13 November 2025, invites tourism professionals and students to join an inspiring exchange of knowledge and ideas.

Workday Dynamo, Lutakko Campus
Workday is back! The popular networking event brings Jamk students and potential employers together, offering students a change to create connections and find job opportunities in the area!