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The Nordic forum for research and development in vocational and higher education, NordYrk 2026, will take place on 10 - 12 June 2026 in Jyväskylä, at Jamk’s Lutakko campus. The conference focuses on immersive and work‑based approaches to advancing practical learning. It brings together researchers, teachers, developers, policymakers, and other experts from the field.

Jamk University of Applied Sciences is looking for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing smart agriculture solutions to test their products and services at the Bioeconomy Campus in Saarijärvi, Finland.

At the Jukolan Juusto Hackathon in February 2026, teams sought ways to utilise whey, a cheese‑production side stream from Jukolan Juusto. The winner was Aircohol, which uses whey as a growth medium for microalgae.

Dreaming of a career in choir conducting? Music studies at the Finnish Music Campus and Jamk opened the door for Kaisa Halmemies to a versatile career and international opportunities. Read more about the inspiring everyday work of a choir conductor.

Choir conductor, musician, and music pedagogue Kaisa Halmemies represents the key values of the Alumni of the year -Award: impact, exemplary conduct, and active social participation.

The 2026 national cyber exercise for municipalities and critical infrastructure operators was held on 9–13 February 2026 in the premises of the Institute of Information Technology of the Jamk University of Applied Sciences.

Jamk’s Alumni Dinner brought together alumni from all fields to celebrate and support a good cause. The Alum of the Year 2026 recognition was awarded to Kaisa Halmemies. The proceeds from the evening were donated to Save the Children Finland.

Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne, Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen, Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie and Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz familiarised themselves with the National Cyber Security Exercise (KYHA) during their visit to Jyväskylä on 10 February 2026.

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Jamk's strong results in career monitoring survey reflect the quality of the education, its relevance to working life, and that alumni find their degree useful in their careers.