
In her career, Ira Vihreälehto has always followed her own curious mind, which has led her to a range of jobs. She has been particularly interested in people in marginal…
In her career, Ira Vihreälehto has always followed her own curious mind, which has led her to a range of jobs. She has been particularly interested in people in marginal…
Independent Finland was the result of a historical turning point which shaped the history of the entire continent for the next 74 years. Its effects remain widely felt to this…
A young man from a small village in Pylkönmäki became interested in history, studied at the University of Jyväskylä and graduated as a teacher of history and social sciences, and…
Jyväskylä is one of the most desired places to study and live in Finland. Since its founding as a teacher training seminary, the university has attracted students from all over…
The separation of the UK from the EU is not a new phenomenon. Campaigns against joining and for separation have been going on for 60 years. A real piece of…
Spring brings two notable student celebrations: May Day and Flora’s Day. The tradition of academic May Day festivities date back to the period of the Turku Academy in the 1810s…
Juha Makkonen is an expert on working in organisations. At every stage of his career, he has been involved with organising and advocacy. Currently, he is hard at work reforming…
Easter is the most important spring celebration, and its Christian traditions relate to the end of Lent. Easter traditions also have roots in pre-Christian festivities, however, and these are closely…
The Soihtu Exhibition Centre of the Jyväskylä University Museum is currently running an exhibition about Minna and Ferdinand Canth entitled “Liberal ideas”. The couple’s time in Jyväskylä is now illustrated…
What would the Finnish winter be without skis and ski races? Throughout their history Finns have journeyed on skis and tested each other on ski trails. A Finn and a…