Seeing Rally Finland out of context An out-of-season trip to Jyväskylä last week fascinated David Evans who saw a different side to the famous rally city Words by to see Paviljonki and maybe even take a wander down the famous walking street seen central Finland in its summer colors for years It’s the opposite end of the year I was keen to gain a first view of Year-round Jyväskylä life is something that’s been talked about more than ever in the service park since Toyota’s return to the WRC – out of a base in the suburbs of the city – in 2017 I’d fancied seeing what the center of our summer looked like wrapped in winter Last week really was Rally Finland out of context we could actually afford a room in the Sokos Paviljonki Hotel this is an unremarkable outpost of a typically functionable Finnish chain to be seen and to see the world of the World Rally Championship I was complaining to a colleague about the room in a flat I’d rented on the other side of town he said: “A couple of our guests haven’t turned up – you can take one of their rooms in you want The journey from my bedroom to the media center took 60 But the highlight of the trip came at breakfast on a Finland-early Sunday morning I’d just settled down with a cup of coffee when the smell of burning was the precursor to the fire alarm going off Which was a precursor to us all being emptied out of the hotel in time to watch the Jyväskylä fire department arrive the last time Luis Moya left his toast in the toaster that long… Sitting in breakfast last week was plain strange The raspberry jam sat the same on rye bread and the over-cooked bacon remained as oddly appealing as ever But there wasn’t a Toyota T-shirt or Hyundai overall in sight but the atmosphere very different at breakfast This was what I was here for: Paviljonki firmly out of context The ‘service park’ was a slightly slushy and entirely empty white out where M-Sport sits and on towards the in-control was among the more illuminating moments But for the first time in 25-odd years I’d seen it without boats The bizarre continued as we progressed down the E63: Hotelli Jamsä with skidoos parked outside was a first As was seeing actual skiers in the Himos ski resort left again and drove towards a place called Ouninpohja All there and all distinctly awkward – devoid of the noise A view normally filled by rally cars and teams - but not in February Back in the days when we were struggling for Swedish snow in Karlstad I would often share a beer with Finnish colleagues and have them tell me how perfect the winter conditions were in Finland on the week in February I couldn’t help but wonder if Suomi might be the answer (which indeed it was in 2021 if a little further north in the Arctic Circle) I’d always imagined Jyväskylä as a November to March winter wonderland with pristine powder dusting log-loaded trains and Neste garage forecourts the rain mizzled into snow and it was colder at home But it definitely did serve one purpose: it fuelled my fever for going back at the right time of the year Tags: , 2025 DirtFish https://dirtfish-editorial.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2025/03/TbW5Rrl6-WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-05-at-23.11.13_8af59e7e-780x585.jpg March 7 Sign up today and be the first to know about special offers Legal Routes is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC As the only digital platform dedicated to route development Routes 360 can support your organisation in identifying new route opportunities and accessing the most up-to-date industry information Perth Airport and Tourism Western Australia Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic International Air Transport Association (IATA) Nordec Group Oy is pleased to share that Peab Oy has awarded the contract for the Lastaustie 7 project in Jyväskylä This project involves the design and construction of steel structures and load-bearing sheets for a production building a respected property investor is known for its successful completion and long-term sustainability in various projects With a strong presence in the Jyväskylä region Jykia Oy is committed to enhancing the local economy through strategic investments a renowned construction company with expertise in large-scale industrial projects This collaboration aims to deliver exceptional results Design and Build: Steel frame and load-bearing sheet construction Milestone Achievement: Installations are about to start with planned installation time from weeks 15 to 26 in 2025 marking noteworthy progress in the project's timeline Nordec is excited to embark on this journey contributing to the advancement of Jyväskylä’s industrial landscape We look forward to sharing more updates as we move forward with this transformative project Nordec Group Oy is a leading supplier of steel frame structures and façade solutions for construction projects across the Nordic countries with a strong presence in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and installation of frame structures for buildings and bridges and the company’s operations encompass a wide range of projects from single-storey and multi-storey buildings to heavy industrial facilities and bridge structures Nordec has its own production facilities in Peräseinäjoki and Ylivieska in Finland Nordec reported revenue of EUR 287.3 million and EBITDA of EUR 21.9 million For more information, visit www.nordec.com Can long-term physical activity influence mortality and biological aging Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in Jyväskylä set out to answer this question and uncovered a surprising finding: Moderate physical activity had the most significant positive effect on longevity reducing mortality by 7% over a 30-year period Interestingly, higher levels of physical activity did not confer additional mortality benefits. The study was published in the European Journal of Epidemiology postdoctoral researcher at the Gerontology Research Center (GEREC) at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Data on leisure-time physical activity were collected from participants in 1975 and mortality follow-up was conducted until 2020 The researchers also investigated how physical activity influences biological aging measured using epigenetic “clocks,” and its impact on existing risk for genetic disease Participants were divided into four groups based on their activity levels using a validated questionnaire that measured metabolic equivalents in h/d: Sedentary Physical activity was assessed over a 15-year period and mortality rates were evaluated after 30 years of follow-up blood samples were collected to assess biological aging using epigenetic “clocks” based on changes in DNA methylation Genetic data were available for 4897 twins The World Health Organization recommends 150-300 minutes of moderate or 75-150 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week The researchers used these recommendations to investigate their effects on mortality and the risk for genetic diseases adherence to these recommendations does not reduce mortality or alter the risk for genetic disease Among twin pairs in which one twin followed the guidelines for 15 years and the other did not there was no significant difference in mortality The researchers suggested that potential biases in observational studies may have led to a positive association between physical activity and mortality risk Despite accounting for various potential confounding factors and the long follow-up period this study did not confirm this association “In our studies, we aimed to account for various sources of biases, and combined with the long follow-up period, we could not confirm that adhering to physical activity guidelines mitigates genetic cardiovascular disease risk or causally reduces mortal,” said study co-author Laura Joensuu, postdoctoral researcher at GEREC, in a press release In a subset of twins who provided blood samples the researchers observed a U-shaped relationship between leisure-time physical activity and biological aging Both the sedentary and highly active groups were biologically older than the moderately active group Even after adjusting for various lifestyle factors 1.2 years biologically older than the moderately active group and 1.6 years older than the active group “Biological aging was accelerated in those who exercised the least and the most,” said the study’s corresponding author Elina Sillanpää As the researchers could not establish a significant link between long-term physical activity and slower biological aging they concluded that biological age may not directly influence the relationship between physical activity and reduced mortality The researchers acknowledged the limitations of observational data which are likely to be biased by various lifestyle factors “An underlying pre-disease state can limit physical activity and ultimately lead to death not the lack of exercise itself,” said Sillanpää This could distort the short-term association between physical activity and mortality These findings indicate that the relationship between physical activity and overall mortality is influenced by multiple interacting factors The apparent association between leisure-time physical activity and lower mortality may reflect the participants’ overall good health and lifestyle The researchers speculated that an overall healthy lifestyle may have a more positive effect on biological age than the maintenance of high levels of physical activity alone This story was translated from Medscape’s German edition using several editorial tools Human editors reviewed this content before publication Send comments and news tips to news@medscape.net Company to develop and market government-owned land to operators Finnish state-owned energy company Fortum is planning to develop a data center in Central Finland The company has signed a letter of intent with the city of Jyväskylä to build a data center complex of at least 20 hectares on land owned by the city in the Seppälänkangas area of Jyväskylä Fortum will develop and market the area to potential data center operators who will make the actual investments “Fortum is an excellent partner for us and has a strong international reputation among data center operators Investments and projects like this require special operating conditions which are now being met in Jyväskylä,” said City of Jyväskylän director of business development Seppälänkangas is located in central Finland It is home to a limited number of local data center providers including Konesali Yhtiöt Jyväskylä Oy (aka Jyväskylä Datacenter) and TNNet's Datavault Kanavuroi; a facility built into a cave previously used by the Finnish military Fortum director Vesa Maso added: “The availability of a highly skilled workforce due to the location of its universities the availability and security of the electricity grid and Jyväskylä’s existing district heating network and the need to increase its carbon-neutral energy production are some of Jyväskylä’s attractive factors.” The planned data center area in Seppälänkangas borders Yritystie Road Studies are being conducted to clarify the boundary conditions for the siting of the data center at the Seppälänkangas business park; the studies will serve as input data for the zoning amendment that will be launched this autumn “The Seppälänkangas business park offers good potential for a data center and we are now exploring how large of an area can be made available for a data center,” said Leena Rossi Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Image source: University of Jyväskylä The new artificial neural network model has surpassed all its predecessors in classification performance. The tool has also been made freely available. The researchers published their insights in the journal Heliyon Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in collaboration with the University of Turku’s Institute of Biomedicine University of Helsinki and Nova Hospital of Central Finland have developed an advanced artificial intelligence tool for automatic analysis of colorectal cancer tissue slides The neural network model developed in the study outperformed all previous models in the classification of tissue microscopy samples the developed model is able to identify all tissue categories relevant for cancer identification with an accuracy of 96.74%," Fabi Prezja the researcher responsible for the design of the method The free availability aims to accelerate future advances by encouraging scientists developers and researchers worldwide to continue developing the tool and finding new applications for it the tissue analysis involves a pathologist looking through the scanned digital microscopy slides prepared from the patient's intestine sample where the cancerous and related tissues are visible The tool developed in this study could save doctors' time by automating this process The tool analyses a sample and highlights areas containing different tissue categories.The tool’s accuracy has the potential to significantly ease the workload of histopathologists The research team has made its AI tool freely available to encourage research collaboration "The free availability aims to accelerate future advances by encouraging scientists developers and researchers worldwide to continue developing the tool and finding new applications for it." Prezja explains.  The research team points out that despite the promising results the introduction of AI tools to the clinical setting must be done gradually with caution Before AI solutions can become routine clinical practice it is essential for them to undergo a rigorous validation process to ensure that the results they produce are consistent with clinical and regulatory standards.  Source: University of Jyväskylä Researchers from Finland have developed an artificial intelligence tool for automatic colorectal cancer tissue analysis that outperforms prior methods Adding a new dimension to pathology: Researchers explore new deep learning models that can use 3D pathology datasets to make clinical outcome predictions for curated prostate cancer specimens researchers show that AI-based predictions can deliver comparable results to clinical tests on biopsies of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) This website uses cookies to give our readers the best website experience. Please refer to our privacy policy to find out how we use cookies and how you can edit your preferences Nature and forests are deeply embedded in Finnish identity and remain central to the visual language of Finnish art Yet our relationship with nature is far from unambiguous — while its uniqueness is widely appreciated public discourse often emphasizes its instrumental value and the benefits it provides – On Shared Paths invites viewers to re-examine this relationship from a fresh perspective The exhibition seeks a more sustainable form of co-existence with the web of life and encourages us to reflect on how we perceive nature — and what we value in it The importance of photographic art in reshaping our relationship with nature is more relevant than ever When nature is portrayed in conventional ways it risks remaining ordinary and overlooked The works in this exhibition go beyond simple representation — they offer surprising new perspectives Could art inspire us to care for and act on behalf of the natural world Curated by photographic artists Harri Heinonen and Marko Hämäläinen the exhibition brings together several acclaimed artists in contemporary Finnish photography Their works prompt us to consider on whose terms we view and experience nature — and how art might foster deeper connection within a multispecies world and the working group Saxifraga: Julia Kemppinen The exhibition is supported by the Finnish Heritage Agency The exhibition is on display at Jyväskylä Art Museum 17.5.–7.9.2025 May 17 at 12 PM – Free admissionJoin us for a chance to meet the exhibition’s artists and curators and hear them share insights into their work The event is part of the Yläkaupungin Yö festival Gallery RatamoVeturintallinkatu 640100 JyväskyläOpening hours: Tue-Sun 11-18+358 (0)50 311 8901[email protected] Art Museum OfficeVapaudenkatu 28PL 165 40101 Jyväskylä[email protected] FacebookInstagramYouTubeVimeo Jyväskylä museumsVisit Jyväskylä RegionJyväskylän kaupunki New research clarifies the mechanisms of human-dog interaction If I was to ask you who man’s best friend is The phrase is popular for a reason—and now a new study out of Finland gives it further credence Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have shown that the heart rate variability of a dog and its owner are interconnected during interaction indicating that the emotional states of both species adapt to each other The study, published in Scientific Reports, involved 30 voluntary dog owners with their dogs. The dogs breeds studied included those best known for cooperating with humans, such as sheep dogs and retrievers. “The interconnection in heart rate variability between the dog and its owner during resting periods may be explained by the fact that in those instances there were no external tasks, but the counterparts could react more to each other’s state in a natural way,” says doctoral researcher and study author Aija Koskela. Koskela and team were surprised to discover the interconnectedness of heart rate variability between the dogs and owners since humans’ body mass index and other health factors play such a crucial role in regulating their heart rate. “Although it is known that physical activity has an impact on heart rate, the strongest connections of these variables between dog and owner were found in different situations and do not fully explain each other,” said the study authors. Overall, the study findings suggest that the connection in heart rate variability reflects the synchrony of emotional state, rather than activity levels. “The same mechanisms that strengthen human affective attachment also seem to support the relationship between a dog and its owner,” conclude the study authors. “This study deepens our understanding about interaction between species and about the meaning of emotional connection between dogs and humans.” The research team says they will continue their work, hoping to shed light more specifically on the influential mechanisms involved in this phenomenon. PT Jyväskylä clinched the title in the Finnish Women’s Championship Series, held at Ruskeasuo, Helsinki, with a commanding performance. In the final, they defeated PT Espoo with a decisive 3-0 victory. The standout player for the champions, Maria GIRLEA, remained undefeated throughout the weekend. “It was fun to play, and I’m really happy with the championship. Thanks to the club for this opportunity,” GIRLEA shared enthusiastically. Alongside Girlea, the PT Jyväskylä team featured Estonian player Vitalia REINOL and Romanian Dora MOLDOVAN, both celebrating the triumph. PT Espoo, the silver medalists, were represented by Aleksandra TITIEVSKAJA, Polina LEVKINA, and Alisa SINISHIN. In the battle for bronze, PT 75’s second team pulled off an upset by defeating the club’s first team 3-2. The Women’s Championship Series made a much-anticipated return to Finnish table tennis after a 22-year hiatus. Looking ahead to next season, Mikkelin PALLOSEURA will replace Helsinki-based MBF, which has withdrawn from the top division. The European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) is the governing body of the sport of table tennis in Europe, and is the only authority recognized for this purpose by the International Table Tennis Federation. The ETTU deals with all matters relating to table tennis at a European level, including the development and promotion of the sport in the territories controlled by its 58 member associations, and the organization of continental table tennis competitions, including the European Championships. and sugary drinks accelerate biological aging Researchers measured biological age using epigenetic clocks which track gene regulation changes over time Participants with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables showed slower aging suggesting dietary choices influence how quickly the body ages played a key role in the diet-aging relationship While other lifestyle factors like exercise and smoking also contributed diet remained an independent predictor of aging speed Humans do not always age biologically at the same rate as their chronological age Faster biological aging compared to chronological age has been linked to higher risks of disease and mortality a diet low in vegetables and fruits and high in red meat and sugar-sweetened soft drinks was associated with accelerated biological aging even in young adulthood The rate of biological aging indicates the discrepancy between chronological age and biological age whether a person is biologically older or younger than their chronological age The results suggest that a shared genetic background but not the shared childhood environment of the twins explains the relationship between diet and aging in young adulthood Credit: Neuroscience NewsBiological aging can be measured using epigenetic clocks Epigenetic clocks are computational models developed through machine learning methods that predict biological age based on methyl groups that regulate the expression of genes A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä and the Gerontology Research Center investigated whether diet predicts the rate of biological aging in young adulthood The study participants were twins between the ages of 20 and 25.   diets characterized by low intake of vegetables and fruits and high consumption of red and processed meat and sugar-sweetened soft drinks were associated with faster biological aging diets rich in vegetables and fruits and low in meat and sugary soft drinks were associated with slower biological aging ‘Some of the observed associations may also be explained by other lifestyle factors as healthy and unhealthy lifestyle habits tend to cluster in the same individuals,’ says postdoctoral researcher Suvi Ravi diet maintained a small independent association with aging even when we accounted for other lifestyle factors.’  the research was able to investigate the genetic influence on the relationship between diet and biological age The results suggest that a shared genetic background this does not mean that a health-promoting diet would not benefit everyone,’ emphasizes Ravi The study is a part of the research project ‘The role of nutrition in the prevention of common diseases’ which is funded by the Juho Vainio Foundation This sub-study utilized data from the FinnTwin12 study A total of 826 individual twins and 363 twin pairs participated in the study Diet was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire where participants reported the typical consumption frequency of 55 food items is a member of the GenActive research group The GenActive group investigates genetic and lifestyle factors that predict biological aging Author: Katri LehtovaaraSource: University of JyväskyläContact: Katri Lehtovaara – University of JyväskyläImage: The image is credited to Neuroscience News Original Research: Open access.“Suboptimal dietary patterns are associated with accelerated biological aging in young adulthood: a study with twins” by Suvi Ravi et al. Clinical Nutrition Suboptimal dietary patterns are associated with accelerated biological aging in young adulthood: a study with twins Suboptimal diets increase morbidity and mortality risk. Epigenetic clocks are algorithms that can assess health and lifespan, even at a young age, before clinical manifestations of diseases. We investigated the association between dietary patterns and biological aging in young adult twins. The data were drawn from the population-based FinnTwin12 study and consisted of twins aged 21–25 years (n = 826). Food and beverage intakes were assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. Biological aging was estimated using the epigenetic clocks GrimAge and DunedinPACE. Latent class analysis was used to identify dietary patterns. The association between dietary patterns and biological aging was assessed using linear regression modeling at the individual level, followed by within–twin pair analyses to account for genetic liabilities and shared familial confounders. Six dietary patterns were identified: 1) High fast food, low fruits and vegetables (F&V), 2) Plant-based, 3) Health-conscious, 4) Western with infrequent fish, 5) Western with regular fish, and 6) Balanced average. At the individual level, GrimAge acceleration was slower in the Plant-based, Health-conscious, and Balanced-average patterns compared to the High fast food, low F&V, and faster in the Western with infrequent fish pattern compared to the Balanced average, regardless of sex, nonalcoholic energy intake, smoking, and alcohol consumption. After further adjustment for BMI and sports participation, the strengths of the associations modestly decreased; however, the difference between the Balanced-average and High fast food, low F&V patterns remained significant. The pace of aging (DunedinPACE) was slower in the Plant-based pattern compared to the High fast food, low F&V and the Western with infrequent fish patterns after adjustment for sex, nonalcoholic energy intake, smoking, and alcohol. The effect sizes were attenuated and reached a non-significant level when BMI and sports participation were added to the model. Most of the associations were replicated in the within-pair analyses among all twin pairs and among dizygotic twin pairs, but the effect sizes tended to be smaller among monozygotic twin pairs. This suggests that genetics, but not a shared environment, may partially explain the observed associations between diet and biological aging. Diets high in fast food, processed red meat, and sugar-sweetened beverages and low in fruits and vegetables are associated with accelerated biological aging in young adulthood. The clustering effect of lifestyle factors and genetic confounders should be considered when interpreting the findings. Neuroscience News is an online science magazine offering free to read research articles about neuroscience University of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto image: A new type of handheld multi-purpose radiation detector that detects almost all types of ionizing radiation The University of Jyväskylä (Finland) in collaboration with the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) has developed a new type of handheld multi-purpose radiation detector that comprehensively detects all types of ionizing radiation The device can be used by industrial and medical radiation users The technology has been patented and is currently being explored for commercialization.  The developed multi-purpose radiation detector can be compared to the Swiss Army knife which packs a wide range of tools for many different uses into a small package “The detector has versatile measurement capabilities,” says Principal Advisor Kari Peräjärvi from the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) who is also a professor of practice in the field of radiation safety research at the University of Jyväskylä “It enables the generation of comprehensive situational awareness in an unknown situation very quickly The small size and the possibility of various radiation measurements make work in the field easier especially when it is not necessary to carry several different detectors.”  The detector measures all types of ionizing radiation  Ionizing radiation is higher energy radiation that has enough energy to directly or indirectly break an electron away from an atom There are four types of ionizing radiation: alpha radiation consist of helium nuclei beta radiation composed of electrons or positrons The new detector detects all these types of radiation  “The alpha and beta radiation determination capability allows the measurement of radioactive contamination on a variety of surfaces,” explains Doctoral Researcher Ville Bogdanoff from the University of Jyväskylä “It can be used to detect leaking radiation sources or liquid radioactive substances splashed on surfaces it is possible to check wipe samples under field conditions.”  In the case of highly penetrating gamma-rays the device is capable of detecting and directionally sensing the gamma-ray emitting material The directional sensing capability is a completely new feature for detectors of this size The directional sensitivity is particularly useful in unknown situations during authority inspections or for detecting smuggling attempts of radioactive sources the detector can detect the presence of uncharged neutrons directly and indirectly.     “The possibility to measure neutron radiation is needed to detect nuclear material containing plutonium,” says Bogdanoff “It will also allow a more precise characterization of neutron sources.”    Five detectors in a single small and light package  The multi-purpose detector uses multilayered Phoswich technology and integrated digital electronics Phoswich technology combines several different types of scintillation materials optically together Each scintillation layer acts as an independent radiation detector  “The detector consists of five different types and thicknesses of scintillation layers in a precisely defined order,” says Bogdanoff “This means that the multipurpose detector has five radiation detectors in one package.”  The Phoswich technology also enables the use of simpler electronics This makes it possible for the detector to be very compact in size.  “The prototype version of the detector weighs less than two kilograms,” says Peräjärvi “It could even be further lightened and reduced in size by changing to a silicon photomultiplier.”   New technology to be patented and commercialised  The Phoswich technology also allows for a wide range of scalable and modular solutions for different applications the Phoswich technology will be used for other types of radiation detectors such as in the backpack-type multipurpose fixed or relocatable radiation portal monitoring systems and manned or unmanned aerial or ground vehicles.  “The University of Jyväskylä and the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority have already applied for a patent for this technology,” says Peräjärvi “The next step is to find business partners to commercialise the technology Our wider aim is to develop a more versatile family of radiation detection instruments Research and development will continue.”    The research will also support the new Master of Science in Technology degree programme in Safety and Risk Management. The degree programme will start in 2026 and consist of bachelor’s, master’s and doctor of technology degrees.  The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority’s (STUK): https://stuk.fi/en/frontpage  The Accelerator Laboratory: https://www.jyu.fi/en/science/accelerator-laboratory  University of Jyväskylä responds to the shortage of experts in security technology and data science by expanding Master of Science in Technology education: https://www.jyu.fi/en/news/university-of-jyvaskyla-responds-to-the-shortage-of-experts-in-security-technology-and-data-science   Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment 10.1016/j.nima.2025.170437 Handheld multipurpose radionuclide identification device employing multilayered phoswich technology are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system Copyright © 2025 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) The final day of this year's Rally Finland is focused solely on two runs of the famous test Words by Super Sunday is the World Rally Championship’s term for it Rally Finland prefers ‘Ouninday’ Although shortened from last year’s full 20.5-mile layout to 14.9 miles this year (with the finish just after the Kakaristo junction) the stage makes more history as 2025 marks the first time an entire leg of the WRC has ever been dedicated to it That means the two passes of the iconic rollercoaster road will be worth a mighty 10 extra world championship points (five for Super Sunday and five for the powerstage) for whoever can tame it the fastest “We wanted to find a way to make this legendary stage as accessible as possible for fans  and we believe this is the perfect solution,” said Rally Finland clerk of the course “There’s plenty of space along the stage giving fans time to find the best viewing spots and enjoy the entire day It also makes providing services much easier.” The famed Kakaristo junction will mark the end of this year's Rally Finland Ouninpohja’s increased prominence isn’t the only change to the 2025 route although several traditional elements remain Saturday however is revised – reflecting Ouninpohja’s shift to Sunday A longer four-stage loop has been implemented and the Västilä and Päijälä stages remain from last year but are joined by Parkkola and Leustu – the latter reworked with sections that haven’t featured since the 1990s 2025 Rally Finland offers 190 miles of competitive action and will run as the ninth round of the season on July 31 – August 3 Jyväskylä based vegetation and installation artist Jonna Suurhasko’s new exhibition Dribble of Being uses running water as its main element It is a meditative body of work in the Jyväskylä art museum’s gallery The central element of Suurhasko’s work is live vegetation around which she constructs an installation-like artwork Plants live and grow in the artist’s exhibitions by means of artificial light water and plants are not only material for an artwork they also play an active role in a dynamically changing environment upkeep both in the studio and in the exhibition space.” Suurhasko’s work deals with sustaining systems of life found in nature The artist is interested in the intersection between natural and artificial technical proficiency and time required to create natural conditions Nature’s complexity only becomes apparent when you try to reproduce it outside of its natural habitat.” Dribble of Being invites the viewer to pause and see nature in a new light — not as something distant or separate but as a living force that constantly surrounds us Nature is not found only in forests and riverbeds often overlooked details — a blade of grass pushing through asphalt Pieksämäki) graduated from art school in 2003 Suurhasko has worked as a professional artist for almost 20 years the last 10 of which have focused on installation the artist’s work has also been shown at the Mänttä Art Festival in 2021 and the Onoma summer exhibition in Fiskars 2023 The exhibition has been supported by the Arts Promotion Centre Finland and the Finnish Heritage Agency.  Free entrance with Museum Card and for visitors under 24 years Gallery RatamoVeturintallinkatu 640100 JyväskyläOpening hours: Tue-Sun 11-18+358 (0)50 311 8901[email protected] Art Museum OfficeVapaudenkatu 28PL 165 40101 Jyväskylä[email protected] Finland – newest and only hydrogen refueling station to be built in Jyväskylä Vireon is set to construct Finland’s first large-scale green hydrogen refueling station in Jyväskylä as currently there are no H2 stations operating in Finland This station is the first of four strategically located stations in Finland made possible through a collaborative project between the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) and the City of Jyväskylä The choice of Jyväskylä for the initial station underscores the city’s strategic central location in Finland providing a pivotal point for the hydrogen infrastructure combined with strong collaboration with Cefmof and the City makes it an ideal starting point for our hydrogen infrastructure ” This project not only strengthens Jyväskylä’s role in the transition to renewable energy but also paves the way for hydrogen-powered transportation across Finland as more stations will follow soon.”The station is primarily targeting heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses but will also cater to lighter vehicles like taxis and vans promoting the use of green hydrogen as a clean energy source the first green hydrogen-powered buses in Finland will be piloted in Jyväskylä by 2025 with five Caetano H2 City Gold buses set to join the city’s public transport fleet The City of Jyväskylä has a clear strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 underscoring its commitment to sustainable urban development we are taking concrete steps towards this goal in collaboration with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team and the Toyota Mobility Foundation The opening of our first green hydrogen refueling station and the launch of the hydrogen bus pilot are excellent starts for building a green hydrogen ecosystem in Jyväskylä.” Jyväskylä will pioneer the use of green hydrogen-powered buses in Finland by 2025 The pilot project will integrate five green hydrogen-fueled buses into the city’s public transportation fleet supported by a new hydrogen refueling station This initiative will test the performance of green hydrogen buses under northern conditions contributing to sustainable urban transport Haruka Arai Executive Director from Cefmof We are promoting carbon neutrality through various projects utilizing green hydrogen allowing citizens to experience its potential and raising public awareness “This project aims to enhance urban transport and tackle environmental challenges supporting Jyväskylä’s transition to sustainable solutions and contributing to a cleaner healthier 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CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY We love meeting interesting people and making new friends Hometown kick-off for five-star TOYOTA GAZOO Racing squad TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has launched its Rally Finland on the streets of its home city Jyväskylä in front of fantastic support for its expanded squad of five GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID crews Rally Finland is the fastest event on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar and Thursday morning’s shakedown provided a last chance for the drivers to get up to speed over the big jumps of the famous Ruuhimäki stage Hometown hero Kalle Rovanperä set the second-fastest time in shakedown just ahead of Takamoto Katsuta and Sébastien Ogier: multiple world champions Rovanperä and Ogier are both sporting unique liveries this weekend inspired by their own Special Edition GR Yaris production models.As usual the rally began with the mixed-surface Harju super special in the centre of Jyväskylä just a few kilometres from the TGR-WRT headquarters who has also called the city home for many years came close to a stage win with the second-fastest time making his first Rally Finland start since 2021 just ahead of Rovanperä with Elfyn Evans – a two-time event winner – in eighth who makes his Rally1 debut on his home event was ninth.Team Principal Jari-Matti Latvala is once again back behind the wheel on his home event this time in a GR Yaris Rally2 car entered by TGR-WRT into the WRC2 class where he set the third-best time in SS1.   Quotes:Kaj Lindström (Sporting Director) “It’s always a positive feeling for us to start Rally Finland as our team’s home event especially in this first stage here in Jyväskylä the most important thing is that all our cars got through it cleanly and will be ready for the real rally to begin tomorrow it’s an important rally for us and our aim is to win but we also know that it’s going to be a close fight with the other teams I think all of our drivers are feeling good in their cars after the shakedown and this first stage and ready to push tomorrow morning.”Kalle Rovanperä (Driver car 69) “It’s always exciting to be starting Rally Finland There were already a lot of fans in shakedown this morning and Harju always has a crazy amount of people and a really nice atmosphere When it’s damp like this we just want to get through and tomorrow the real fun starts The conditions we have on our own test roads are actually quite different to what we can expect in the rally where the roads are generally harder so shakedown was important to try and find grip and confidence in the car If it keeps raining then road position will make almost no difference so I’m expecting there to be small gaps between everybody and more cars in the fight than on previous rounds.”Elfyn Evans (Driver car 33) “There’s always a great atmosphere at Rally Finland: it’s a rallying nation through and through As TGR-WRT drivers we enjoy great support and it’s always nice to go rallying in such conditions It’s an important point in the season but the main aim is to really try to enjoy the event and do the best job we can road cleaning shouldn’t be such an issue with the rain we’ve had this week so we’re looking forward to a more straightforward fight with more even grip levels The most important thing here is confidence but we’ve had some good preparation and the feeling was OK in shakedown as we worked through the last few setup options for the rally With this first stage completed OK we’re ready for a big day tomorrow.”Sébastien Ogier (Driver car 17) “It’s a pleasure to be back here in Jyväskylä starting Rally Finland after a couple of years away and for us as TGR-WRT drivers with the team being based here We had a good test here on Monday and while shakedown was not hugely representative of the rally we could confirm that the car is ready to go flat-out We hope the weather will not be too unpleasant with the rain that’s forecast We want to give our best and try to have as many Toyotas on the podium as we can!”Takamoto Katsuta (Driver car 18) “It’s nice to see so many fans already in Harju this evening This first stage is always quite a strange feeling for me driving only a few hundred metres from my home but I always feel comfortable and with big support from the local fans It was nice to be back on these super high-speed roads and big jumps already in shakedown this morning I felt good with the car with just some small adjustments It’s going to be a flat-out weekend and it’s going to be fun.”Sami Pajari (Driver car 5) “This is a very special moment It’s like a dream come true for me: my first time in the top category on my home rally There’s always a nice atmosphere on the Harju stage but with wet conditions and 500 horsepower and not so much experience it wasn’t easy: it was a clean run but very safe But I’m really looking forward to tomorrow I’m very grateful to the team for this opportunity and also for providing a good amount of preparation I’m feeling quite good after the testing we’ve done and I’m just trying to be relaxed not think too much about the result and enjoy the ride.” What's next? The action moves into the forests on Friday with a loop of four stages to the north-east of Jyväskylä – including classic tests Laukaa Myhinpää and Ruuhimäki as well as the brand-new Saarikas – to be run twice either side of mid-day service before another shorter pass over Harju in the evening In honour of the birthday week starting on Monday 17th of March will be heard every evening at 6 PM by Jyväskylä's Harju The piece "Kellot" will be performed until Sunday 23rd of March a long-time musician of the Jyväskylä Symphony Orchestra The piece was played from Harju for the first time on birthday week 2021 and has become an established part of the birthday week program A new feature of the birthday week is the online Jyväskylä quiz Those who answer the quiz can also take part in a lottery to win five product packages The Jyväskylä quiz will be published on the city's website on Monday of the birthday week and can be played until Sunday 23rd of March there will be 6 guided tours of Jyväskylä City Hall during which you can take a look at the City Hall spaces free of charge The guided public tour gives you the opportunity to learn about the history and present of the Town Hall The tour takes in the public areas of the town hall on different floors The tour will also include information about the renovation of the Town Hall and a presentation of the works of art in the building Pekka Salojärvi's art collection is not currently on display Free tickets for the tours can be picked up at the Forum's Jyväskylä info at Asemakatu 7 Tickets will be available until 18th of March on weekdays from 10 AM to 5 PM from the City Theatre and Jyväskylä Symphony's customer service One person can pick up a maximum of 4 tickets at a time Any remaining tickets can be requested from the guide before the start of the tour at the Poliisikamari door of the City Hall The duration of the tour is 45 minutes and each tour is limited to 20 people No telephone bookings can be made for the tours The fifth-graders' reception will be held on 26th of March at the Jyväskylä Paviljonki The Mayor will once again welcome the city's approximately 1500 fifth-graders the party will include birthday treats and a live performance by a top artist The name of the artist is a secret and will be revealed at the event itself the city's birthday will be celebrated with a flag-raising ceremony in the city's administration block Residents can also choose to celebrate the city by raising the flag a gift will be given to residents on the city's birthday - a free joint celebration concert for all residents But who will be performing this year at the Jyväskylä picnic on 17th of May We'll tell you on the city's website and social media channels on the city's birthday on 22nd of March On Thursday 20th of March at 1 PM at Piippurannan Klubi (Paperitehtaankatu 1) Ritva Loimio will hold an event called My Jyväskylä where she will tell stories and pictures of how Jyväskylä has changed during her lifetime On Friday 21rd of March at 2 PM in the same venue the Eero Vuorinen trio will perform "Iskelmää ja jazzia" Sepänkeskus will host a Senior Day from 2-4 PM followed by the K65 Disco: Appa Music Show Cover where you can enjoy unforgettable ABBA hits to the beat of the band The libraries will also host children's performances of Uncle Kyldemar's letters by the Children's Theatre Loihu and the main library will celebrate Library Day on Wednesday 19th of March with a rich programme of events the children's concert by Loiskis will be held in the Minnansali of the Main Library Sat 22nd of March free admission to Aalto2 Museum Centre Sat 22nd of March 11 am - 4 pm Graphics workshop Wed 19th of March at 5.30 pm Public guided tour.Museum curator Margarita Rosselló Ramón will lead us on a guided tour to delve deeper into the multi-sensory works in the exhibition Aistinvarainen Tue 18th of March from 2 to 4 pm Multicultural exhibition guided tour and workshop Guided by museum director Sirpa Turpeinen and art museum interns Verena Odebunmi Mohamad Hashemi and Poonthicha Chatchalermphan Fri 21st of March at 2 to 3 pm Art and artist Volunteers from the Jyväskylä Art Museum invite artists from the Art of Home exhibition to be interviewed Artists Hille Peura from Äänekoski and Tapani Hietala from Uurainen will be interviewed A cup of hot coffee will be served at 3 pm The event in the lobby of the Art Museum is free of charge Fri 21st of March from 2 to 5 pm Open art workshop Make art Fri 21st of March from 5 to 6 pm Lecture: Mona Lisa the most famous woman in the world Intendant Tiina Koivulahti presents the world's most famous painting The lecture can be watched from the comfort of your home on Teams Sat 22nd of March at 1 to 1.30 pm CONTACT presentation A community piece by Jyväskylä's Contact improvisation community takes over the Homes Art exhibition from 11 am to 6 pm Assemble Collage - an automotive workshop The workshop is open during the opening hours of the museum centre and is available for the price of an Aalto2 admission ticket.On the 2nd floor Nappula in Kemu you can create your own collection from old cards wallpaper and book pages by cutting and pasting You can also use Jussi Jäppinen's inspiring photo prints The finished work can be a card or a piece of art Read about how Jyväskylä developed from a village to a city and take part in the quiz Jyväskylä Days Postal address:City of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 193, 40101 JyväskyläContact search Organisation  City Strategy 27 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}JJK Jyväskylä won 4–1 over FC Inter Turku II on Sun Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match This is the first time the teams are playing against each other Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches Have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between JJK Jyväskylä and FC Inter Turku II on Sun 27 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT?JJK Jyväskylä won 4–1 over FC Inter Turku II on Sun 27 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches JJK Jyväskylä is playing home against FC Inter Turku II on Sun County elections and municipal elections will be held simultaneously in April 2025 you can influence who will decide on important matters that affect the everyday lives of us all for the next four years voters will elect representatives for county councils voters will elect representatives for municipal councils.  You can vote in both elections at the same time you can vote in different elections on different occasions or only vote in one election See the municipal election candidates in Jyväskylä Polling statations on election day 13 April 2025 Advance voting in Finland: 2–8 April 2025   Advance polling stations in Jyväskylä the electoral district is the wellbeing services county the electoral district  is the municipality.The right to vote is determined in the same way in county and municipal elections In the county elections and municipal elections a person who reaches the age of 18 years no later than on election day has the right to vote a) a citizen of Finland or another EU Member State Iceland or Norway and their municipality of residence is a municipality belonging to the wellbeing services county in question on the 51st day before election day; or b) a citizen of some other state and their municipality of residence is a municipality belonging to the wellbeing services county in question on the 51st day (21 February 2025) before election day and the person has had a municipality of residence in Finland for an uninterrupted period of at least two years; or c) employed by the EU or an international organisation operating in Finland and their place of residence is in a municipality belonging to the wellbeing services county in question on the 51st day before election day provided that their personal data has been entered in the Population Information System at their request and that the person has submitted a written notification to the Digital and Population Data Services Agency stating that they wish to exercise their right to vote in the county elections no later than on the 52nd day (20 February 2025) before election day The Digital and Population Data Services Agency will compile an electronic register of eligible voters (voting register) by 26 February 2025 (46th day before election day) The information that is contained in the Population Information System on 21 February 2025 will be entered in the voting register a polling card will be sent to you before the elections Polling cards will be sent by post or electronically via Suomi.fi service please see suomi.fi/messagesLink to an external website Every person entitled to vote will receive a notification of voting rights no later than 24 days before the election day (20.3).The card will contain information about the polling station on the election day the advance polling stations in the Central Finland region the addresses and opening hours of the polling stations You must prove your identity with a photo ID You may vote in advance on 2.-8.4.2025 at any of the general advance polling stations in Finland or abroad. Read more: Voting in advance 40100 Jyväskyläke-pe 2.-4.4.2025    10-20la 5.4.2025               10-16su 6.4.2025              12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     10-20Säynätsalon lähikirjasto 40900 Säynätsaloke 2.4.2025              11-16to 3.4.2025              14-19pe 4.4.2025              11-16la-su 5.-6.4.2025      12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     14-19Kortepohjan kirjasto 40740 Jyväskyläke-pe 2.-4.4.2025     13-19la-su 5.-6.4.2025       12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025      13-19Vaajakosken kirjasto 40800 Jyväskyläke-pe 2.-4.4.2025    10-19la-su 5.-6.4.2025      12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     10-19Kuokkalan nuorisotila 40520 Jyväskyläke-pe 2.-4.4.2025    10-19la 5.4.2025               10-16su 6.4.2025              12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     10-19Keljonkeskus/Citymarket 40500 Jyväskyläke-pe 2.-4.4.2025    10-20la 5.4.2025               10-16su 6.4.2025              12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     10-20Prisma Palokka 40270 Palokkake-pe 2.-4.4.2025    10-20la 5.4.2025               10-16su 6.4.2025              12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     10-20K-Citymarket Jyväskylä Seppälä 40320 Jyväskyläke-pe 2.-4.4.2025    10-20la 5.4.2025               10-16su 6.4.2025              12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     10-20Tikkakosken teollisuustalo 41160 Tikkakoskike-pe 2.-4.4.2025    10-18la-su 5.-6.4.2025      12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     10-18Korpilahti-talo 41800 Korpilahtike-pe 2.-4.4.2025     10-18la-su 5.-6.4.2025      12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     10-18Kauppakeskus Tawast 40100 Jyväskyläke-pe 2.-4.4.2025    10-19la 5.4.2025               10-16su 6.4.2025              12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     10-19Kauppakeskus Seppä 40320 Jyväskyläke-pe 2.-4.4.2025    10-20la 5.4.2025               10-16su 6.4.2025              12-16ma-ti 7.-8.4.2025     10-20 you may only vote at your own polling station at the polling station indicated on the ballot paper received by you.  More information: Voting on election day On election day the polling stations are open between 9 a.m Polling stations in county and municipal elections on election day 2025 Tikkakosken yhtenäiskoulu/ Luonetjärven koulu Advance voting is also organised at institutions Only persons being treated at or admitted to these institutions may vote there Polling stations for voting in institutions 2025: If your ability to move or function is limited to the degree that you are unable to go to an advance polling station or your election day polling station without unreasonable difficulty You must register for at-home voting with the central municipal election board of your municipality of residence by phone +358 50 453 0221 on 1.4.2025 4 p.m The county councils and municipal councils start their four-year term of office on 1 June The rest of the city centre also celebrates spring and the beginning of summer The traditional May Day street will be open from 29 April to 3 May on the promenade The stalls near the compass will be open 10–18 doughnuts and beverages. There will also be a bouncy castle for children on the promenade from 30 April to 1 May the traditional male choir Sirkat and Puhkupillit will perform in the Aren aukio square The public should check out the delicious options for May Day brunches in the city centre restaurants.   there will also be action outside the city centre as car enthusiasts gather to cruise in celebration of spring The May Day cruising starts from the Keskisuomalainen yard at 15:00 and culminates at the Finnish Air Force Museum in Tikkakoski where admission is free for participants.  May Day is also a great time to enjoy culture. On Tuesday 29 April at 16.30-19, the Piippuranta Club is hosting a theatre performance of “Kuumia aaltoja” (Hot Flush). Tickets €10 only at the door, no advance reservations. There are a limited number of seats! More information Jyväskylä Sinfonia performs in the concert “Kaiken takana on tango” (Behind Everything – Tango) on May Day Eve 30.4. at 18.00 at Paviljonki. A tango experience with Helena Juntunen: 
https://www.jyvaskylasinfonia.fi/en/jyvaskyla-sinfonia-english/concerts  The Jyväskylä City Theatre will be open on Wed 30 April at 19.00 for both “Mestari” (the Master) and “Hiirenloukku” (the Mousetrap) which will also be open for daytime performances on Saturday 3 May at 13.00 the musical Bosslady by Maija Vilkkumaa will be performed.   On May Eve, Theatre Europe Four will entertain the audience with the performance Hyttibileet (Cabin Party), which takes the audience on a cruise to dry land. More information about the performance  For more events during the holiday season and other events, see the Jyväskylä events calendar and on the Visit Jyväskylä Region website.      The students' May Day celebrations start well in advance on 16 April with an interdisciplinary May Day tour called Minna's Journey students will spend several days at the student organisations' May Day events collecting stamps for their passports.  Jyväskylä's student May Day will be officially launched in Kirkkopuisto on Tuesday 22 April at 17-20 during the Vappu Kickstart various yard activities and a Vappu atmosphere And the musical tradition that started last May Day will continue when at 18.00 Veikka Holma's song "Vappukuulutus!" (May Day announcement) will ring out from the Harju Tower in honour of the approaching May Day.   students will put the cap on the statue of Uno Cygnaeus once again in Cygnaeus Park the audience will follow the procession to Mattilanniemi beach to watch the Teekkarikaste organised by the Teekkari student organisation Algo Minna's journey will end on 1 May with a May Day picnic on the Harju from 12.00-17.00, when the May Day announcement will be made! will be repeated at 15.00 to mark the end of the May Day celebrations. For more information about Minna's journey and its events, please visit https://jyy.fi/en/vappu/ based on overall impression ratings from respondents Jyväskylä ranked second among cities with over 100,000 inhabitants and fifth among those with over 40,000 inhabitants Jyväskylä climbed three places in the rankings for cities with over 100,000 inhabitants The city received a general impression score of 7.61 while the average for all municipalities was 7.44 Jyväskylä's highest ratings were in the categories of transport connections and accessibility (7.70) promotion of international expertise and labor immigration (7.64) smooth collaboration with the economic development company (7.42) and cooperation between the city and companies (7.21) The survey respondents rated 13 image factors on a scale from 4 to 10 These factors included business-friendliness smooth collaboration with the economic development company and promotion of international expertise and labor immigration The Kuntien imago study gathers evaluations from companies and business decision-makers (a total of 2,435 respondents) The survey also considers perceptions of municipalities from respondents who do not conduct business in those areas It includes Finland's 53 largest municipalities (with over 20,000 residents) and their regional economic development organizations The data collection was conducted via phone-informed online surveys and supplemented with Taloustutkimus’ internet panel between 16 August and 21 October 2024 For more information:City of JyväskyläMayor Timo Koivisto +358 50 336 2819Director of Business Development and Employment Services Jyväskylä Sinfonia will give two regional concerts in Muurame and Saari-järvi in collaboration with students from the Sibelius Academy’s conducting class and their teacher under the baton of Chief Conductor Lorenzo Passerini and in cooperation with the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra In Passerini’s second concert of the season the orchestra’s concertmaster Elias Lassfolk will take the soloist role performing Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic violin concerto Former Chief Conductor Ville Matvejeff will make his debut at the Encore Hall at the beginning of October conducting a concert honoring the 80th anniversary of Finnish Composers The program will include works by Aulis Sallinen The concert will also mark the release of a new Jyväskylä Sinfonia album featuring music by Järventausta and Matvejeff A concert dedicated to the late composer Kaj Chydenius will present his songs arranged for symphony orchestra accompanied by actress-singer Oona Airola.The cult classic horror film Nosferatu (1922) will be screened with live orchestral accompaniment just in time for Halloween Saxophonist Jukka Perko will perform emotional hymn arrangements from his hit album Kaanaanmaa (released over 20 years ago) in a concert during the All Saints' Day week featuring flutist Janne Thomsen performing Olli Mustonen’s flute concerto for the first time in Finland Jyväskylä Sinfonia will join forces with Oulu Sinfonia to perform the monumental and war-themed Symphony No The concert will be conducted by Rumon Gamba Trumpeter Zoltán Kövér from Jyväskylä Sinfonia’s own ranks will take the soloist spotlight this autumn with a performance of Joseph Haydn’s trumpet concerto in the Dance of the Tones concert The program will also include works by Carl Maria von Weber and Robert Schumann Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical tale Peter and the Wolf will be presented in a new The visual concert experience is part of the KUDOS project (Center of Excellence for Cultural Digitalization) The narrator for this all-family concert is the internationally acclaimed actress Alma Pöysti The holiday spirit will be brought to life with the Grooving Christmas concert led by conductor Nick Davies and featuring Jyväskylä Sinfonia alongside the Jyväskylä Big Band Audiences can also participate by singing along during the Christmas Carols Sing-Along events held at Taulumäki Church.On New Year’s Eve Jyväskylä Opera will premiere its next production The opera will be conducted by Lorenzo Passerini and followed by four additional performances in January at Encore Tickets for the autumn season are now available as well as Kvartetti and Trio series tickets The Tutti ticket includes seven concerts and comes with several benefits on concert nights and from partner offers Season tickets are available until 31.8.; Kvartetti series tickets until 10.10 The Trio series ticket can be purchased multiple times during the season The Kvartetti series includes four concerts from both entertainment and symphony selections offering approximately one concert per month The Trio series allows the selection of three symphony concerts from the autumn season Series tickets offer a 10 % discount compared to single tickets Students should note the Presto last-minute ticket which offers access to symphony concerts at a very low price one hour before the show if tickets are still available Tickets are available from the ticket office called Jyväskylä-piste, located on the 2nd floor of the Forum shopping center, open Mon–Fri from 10–17. Tickets can also be purchased anytime online at jyvaskylasinfonia.lippu.fi. Additionally, tickets are available via Lippu.fi and its nationwide outlets ticket outlets are located at Prisma Seppälä and the info desk of K-Citymarket Keljo.  More information:Communications and Administration Manager Jenni Hakolatel. 040 064 0109[email protected]   Jyväskylä SinfoniaLutakonaukio 1240100 Jyväskyläemail: sinfonia[at]jyvaskyla.fi Tickets:Jyväskylä-pisteAsemakatu 7 (Forum)Mon-Fri at 10–17tel Tickets also fromJyväskylä Sinfonia webshopLippu.fiPrisma SeppäläK-Citymarket Keljo GIVE US FEEDBACK 1fr);grid-auto-rows:auto;max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:2.0rem;column-gap:2.0rem;padding:0 2.0rem 0 2.0rem;}.css-tg00bh>*{position:relative;}@media screen and (min-width: 600px){.css-tg00bh{grid-template-columns:repeat(4 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:2.0rem;column-gap:2.0rem;padding:0 3.2rem 0 3.2rem;}}@media screen and (min-width: 900px){.css-tg00bh{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:2.4rem;column-gap:2.4rem;padding:0 6.4rem 0 6.4rem;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.css-tg00bh{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:3.2rem;column-gap:3.2rem;padding:0 8.0rem 0 8.0rem;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1440px){.css-tg00bh{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 .css-tg00bh{position:relative;display:grid;width:100%;justify-items:center;grid-template-columns:repeat(4 This region is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites and proudly boasts the world's largest collection of Alvar Aalto architecture This creates a dynamic backbeat to this approachable Lakeland hub.   Jyväskylä is renowned among architecture enthusiasts for its many buildings designed by Alvar Aalto Aalto's unique style can be seen in several sites across the city Petäjävesi Church, located near Jyväskylä, is one of Finland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It features a unique, 18th-century wooden church. It is one of the best-preserved examples of traditional Finnish church architecture from the 18th century. A visit to Jyväskylä is incomplete without taking a tour of Alvar Aalto's beautiful structures, which are now considered some of the most significant examples of mid-century modern architecture in the world. Credits: Alvar Aalto Foundation, Maija Holma Sauna culture is an important tradition deeply ingrained in Finnish life. This region boasts an abundance of cottages, lakeside cabins, and resorts that offer visitors a chance to experience the Finnish sauna. There are also many not-to-miss public saunas to visit, like Sataman Viilu in Jyväskylä. Lakeland is filled with fun summer events, including the Finnish round of the FIA World Rally Championships held every summer in Jyväskylä. The rally is one of the most popular events in Finland, attracting thousands of spectators from every corner of the world. Jyväskylä sits right in the middle of the southern half of Finland it has good connections with other Lakeland cities How can I get to Jyväskylä from Helsinki?  Additionally, buses operate numerous times daily from Helsinki to Jyväskylä, with travel durations ranging from three to four hours depending on the connection. The flight from Helsinki is slightly less than an hour. Visit our travelling to and within Finland section for more information.  What is the population of Jyväskylä? With a population of approximately 146,000 residents, Jyväskylä ranks as the sixth-largest city in Finland.  Fun fact! Laukaa, near Jyväskylä, is home to the world's largest smoke sauna. The Tupaswilla sauna can accommodate up to 150 guests.  Here's a map of some of the most popular sights and locations to visit in Jyväskylä. 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You can also check the timetables in the Linkki timetable booklet or its visual version (pdf Other public transport timetables can be found on the operators' own websites or on the Matkahuolto website.  Linkki service point Visiting address Asemakatu 7Tel             one might think everything has already been tried—but not quite – Designing the route is balancing between several factors The most important considerations are safety and sporting integrity we also aim to create a great experience for both on-site spectators and TV production The event will be packed with highlights in the up coming summer Last year’s route was a dream for both drivers and fans but now it has been made even more thrilling with the addition of a couple of legendary special stages And there’s an even bigger surprise from the magic hat: the entire Sunday is dedicated to the world’s most iconic stage This day is so special that it deserves its own name – Ouninday The rally kicks off on the Thursday of the rally week with the traditional Harju Super Special Stage in Jyväskylä Friday’s route remains largely similar to last year: the morning begins in Laukaa with its familiar special stage being run in the same format as in 2024 the rally heads to Äänekoski and last year’s new addition but with an exciting twist—it will now be driven in reverse direction – This change has allowed us to introduce better parking areas for spectators We also believe the drivers will enjoy tackling it in this direction which has also been revised: the start location has been moved The fourth stage of Friday’s loop is the legendary Ruuhimäki famous for its spectacular jumps leading into the finish Ruuhimäki will also serve as the shakedown on Thursday making it a hot spot for action across two days all four special stages are run a second time before heading back to Jyväskylä for another pass through the Harju Super Special Stage in the evening Saturday is traditionally a day for flat-out rallying – We originally planned only minor tweaks to last year’s route a stage that has been run in various formats over the years which Nuutinen and many others consider one of the finest rally roads in Central Finland which has been reworked with multiple new sections that haven’t been used in the WRC era (since 1997) The midday service will once again take place in Jyväskylä The cars will return to Paviljonki for evening service and the overnight regroup at around 8 p.m have an entire rally day dedicated to it — Sunday will be all about Ouninpohja Sunday in Secto Rally Finland is officially called Ouninday and as the Power Stage it promises to be one of the wildest finales ever seen in WRC history Sunday has been designed for maximum convenience soak in the legendary atmosphere of Ouninpohja’s forests and Kakaristo’s open fields and settle in for an unforgettable rally experience The first passage of the stage kicks off at around 10:00 AM will bring the rally to an exciting conclusion in the afternoon And the action doesn’t stop there—the podium ceremony will take place in Kakaristo ensuring that everything Sunday (or rather Ouninday!) has to offer is centered in Jämsä’s legendary Ouninpohja – We wanted to find a way to make this legendary stage as accessible as possible for fans and we believe this is the perfect solution It also makes providing services much easier See the route schedule >> 5.2.2025Secto Rally Finland: Sunday Renamed – It’s Now Ouninday! 2024 was an all-time record year for science conferences in the city Jyväskylä hosted the 5th largest number of congresses in Finland These figures include both on-site and virtual congress attendees According to a nationwide survey organised by the Finland Convention Bureau the average conference delegate leaves Jyväskylä with €1276 When online delegates are deducted from the total number of delegates the estimated congress revenue is €5.2 million - Thanks for this fantastic result are due to the conference organisers It is particularly gratifying that in Jyväskylä the conferences were mainly held on-site Marketing Manager of the Jyväskylä Convention Bureau Jyväskylä was rated 4.4 (on a scale of 1-5) as a conference city one response summed up many of the things that came out of the survey "I got to network with researchers in my field and visit Finland for the first time seeing a beautiful country and interacting with many wonderful Finnish people." Almost all the conferences were organised by the University of Jyväskylä and the aim of the gathering was to share scientific research knowledge and strengthen international scientific networks Jyväskylä Convention Bureau (JCB) helps international meeting and conference organisers to bring events in their field to Jyväskylä It is based on a network of 22 public communities and companies The network is managed by the City of Jyväskylä The statistics were compiled by the Jyväskylä Convention Bureau and the University of Jyväskylä Marketing ManagerJyväskylä Convention Bureau p. 050 344 6496, [email protected]www.jcb.fi Pielespuisto was built in the 1970s in a valley where an old wetland was located and runoff water is directed to the park from further away All park's functions are designed around water.  The park's old water pool has been renovated Stormwater flows through a winding brook on the northern edge of the park to the water pools in the recreation area.  The park has small meadows where water is stored and absorbed during flood peaks These flood meadows differ from each other by vegetation Meadows attract a variety of insects and butterflies which for their part attract predatory insects Rich insect population and new birdhouses is also an improvement for the birds' habitat.  The coziness of the park was improved with new stone paving and seating steps and resting places were placed along the paths The diversity of the park´s vegetation was strengthened to make it more climate-resilient All perennial and shrub areas were designed to be multi-species and dynamic Natural and garden plants were inventively combined and rare species were choosenchosen for their beauty and increase in diversity.   – High-quality materials and circular economy were considered important in the renovation of the park Surplus and recycled stones from the city's warehouse were used in the stone structures All the excavation masses were utilised by shaping them into a mound that serves as a sunbathing place in the summer and as a sledding hill for children in the winter the landscaping constructorcontractor of the park.  – This reduced both material costs and carbon footprint in a resource-wise way.  The Environmental Structure of the Year competition has been highlighting exemplary environmental sites since 1992 The award is given for meritorious design and implementation of built environment.  four sites made it to the finals of the 2024 award: Töölönlahti Summer Park and Saukonpaasi park in Helsinki Jokikeskus in Pori and Hatsina park in Espoo “The new VIP area offers significantly improved conditions for wheelchair users compared to previous seating options including the back rows – something that was not possible when sitting on the main floor,” says Jyväskylä Sinfonia’s Communications and Administration Manager Jenni Hakola “The acoustics in the VIP area are excellent and this new arrangement will allow for a completely new way to enjoy concerts,” says Jyrki Ahlgrén Chairperson of the Jyväskylä Regional Association for the Disabled and a member of the Jyväskylä Culture and Sports Board The VIP area is located on the 4th floor of Paviljonki and is accessible via a direct elevator from the main lobby Security personnel in the lobby are available to assist guests if needed The nearest accessible restrooms are on the 3rd floor and in the main lobby “The secluded nature of this space also allows for discreet medical procedures without disturbing other guests individuals with sensory sensitivities may find it easier to enjoy the concert in a private space rather than in a crowded hall,” explains Ahlgrén’s assistant Wheelchair-accessible seats in the VIP area are available exclusively for Jyväskylä Sinfonia concerts and not for other Paviljonki events Tickets can be purchased through Jyväskylä Sinfonia’s online store at the Jyväskylä Info Point (2nd floor of Forum shopping center) as well as at Lippu.fi service points and online VIP ticket pricing is based on the customer category (standard │ senior │ discount groups = under 16 VIP tickets are priced according to the lowest ticket category Wheelchair users' assistants are entitled to a free companion ticket.  cherished art treasures from the homes of Central Finland A panel of 40 volunteers selected the art works from 240 submissions across the region along with stories of life and memories as told by their owners The Gallery’s exhibition Timeless Beauty highlights magnificent works by Finnish artists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries These works offer glimpses into the era’s depiction of women as models and muses Highlights include paintings by Helene Schjerfbeck and Albert Edelfelt typically displayed at Jyväskylä City Hall summer exhibition encourages visitors to seek new ways of being with nature and explore interspecies coexistence Featuring renowned forest advocates Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo the exhibition challenges viewers to deepen their connection to nature and activate our empathy for the environment Jonna Suurhasko’s exhibition Dribble of Being at the Gallery offers a meditative experience where flowing water and living vegetation create a space to explore nature’s life-sustaining systems Suurhasko’s works evoke thoughts on the beauty and fragility of our environment With The Earth Teaches in the Ilmiö Art Space Australian students from the University of Canberra provide a different perspective on nature Their exhibition showcases works inspired by their surrounding landscapes in Canberra in a project exploring what the earth can teach us Children can explore The Enchanted Forest with its peculiar inhabitants 17th Graphica Creativa Printmaking Triennial celebrates its 50th anniversary in the autumn with an exploration of dreams and imagination The international print triennial brings a diverse showcase of contemporary art and historical insights to Jyväskylä The triennial will feature the premiere of FLOS – Arctic Flowers an interdisciplinary installation by Vappu Rossi Gallery 7.2.–27.4.2025 Timeless Beauty 17.5.–7.9.2025 Whose Nature? Ilkka Halso Gallery 17.5.–7.9.2025 Jonna Suurhasko – Dribble of Being Graphica Creativa Print Triennial – Dreaming Is Seeing  Art Space Ilmiö17.5.2024–19.1.2025Quirky Everyday Life   17.5.–7.9.2025 The Earth Teaches – Enchanted Forest Gallery RatamoVeturintallinkatu 640100 JyväskyläOpening hours: Tue-Sun 11-18+358 (0)50 311 8901[email protected] Art Museum OfficeVapaudenkatu 28PL 165 40101 Jyväskylä[email protected] Fortum logoFortum logoFortum The City of Jyväskylä and Fortum have signed a letter of intent to build a data centre complex of at least 20 hectares on land owned by the city in the Seppälänkangas area of Jyväskylä. Fortum will develop and market the area to potential data centre operators who will make the actual investments. ”Fortum is an excellent partner for us and has a strong international reputation among data centre operators. Investments and projects like this require special operating conditions, which are now being met in Jyväskylä,” says Director of Business Development Anne Sandelin. ”The availability of a highly skilled workforce due to the location of its universities, the availability and security of the electricity grid, and Jyväskylä’s existing district heating network and the need to increase its carbon-neutral energy production are some of Jyväskylä’s attractive factors,” says Director Vesa Maso from Fortum. With the development project, Fortum aims to drive the clean energy transition and decarbonisation of industries in line with its strategy. Fortum has previously developed similar areas in Espoo and Kirkkonummi as part of the Espoo Clean Heat project in cooperation with Microsoft. Further information:Fortum News Desk,  +358 40 198 2843, newsdesk [at] fortum.com © Fortum 2025 the oldest continuously organized urban festival in the Nordic countries has always been a platform for bold thinking The opening concert continues this tradition by bridging history The concert will feature internationally acclaimed pianist Olli Mustonen as both soloist and conductor The program also includes Varjoista laulujen vanhain who is celebrating his 90th birthday this year This work is a commissioned piece by four Finnish orchestras and will have its world premiere on February 27 performed by the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra The concert will conclude with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No a nature-inspired masterpiece that transports the audience into a summer landscape of flowing streams “Celebrating Jyväskylä Sinfonia’s 70-year journey together with Jyväskylä Festival The program includes music spanning over 200 years from classical masterpieces to brand-new compositions We are a vibrant 70-year-old orchestra that stays relevant while honoring a long tradition in art music It’s also fitting that our celebration features a 90-year-old composer and a conductor who made his Jyväskylä Festival debut 40 years ago,” says Inka Puhakka “We have been preparing for this anniversary for several years and it is exciting to finally present our theme year focused on enlightenment Our opening day's program strongly reflects our long history and celebrating our 70th anniversary together with Jyväskylä Sinfonia is a great joy for us,” says Festival Manager Kyösti Ylikulju.  The Junior Card gives you access to swimming and gym at AaltoAlvari and Wellamo and to the gym at Monitoimitalo and Kuokkala Graniitti The €105 card is personal and valid for six months The Junior Card allows unlimited use of sports facilities The Junior Card also allows you to change places The locations have been chosen to ensure that as many different types of exercisers as possible can enjoy them," says Minni Ukonsaari service officer in the City of Jyväskylä's sports services - The Junior Card is for people who want to exercise for their own wellbeing but also for those who participate in clubs or at competitive level Then swimming or gym training can support your own hobby," says Ukonsaari AaltoAlvari is the most versatile of the venues a children's pool and cold pools next to the saunas as well as a recently renovated spa section The swimming pool is located close to the city centre right next to the Seminaarinmäki university campus Wellamo is the smaller and quieter of the Jyväskylä swimming pools a cold pool near the sauna and a great gym which can be reached by bus from the city centre in less than half an hour Those seeking peace and quiet can find it at the Kuokkala Graniitti gym the gym at the Monitoimitalo is so versatile that it is popular with sports clubs' and competitive athletes either based on where the gym is located or what you can do there," says Ukonsaari Junior cards can be bought at any of the four sports facilities during opening hours Open image viewerThe University of Jyväskylä 17:01Future professionals in security technology will be able to develop corporate security practices and influence societal decision making which said its new programme fulfills a critical need Its soon-to-be-launched security technology programme covers areas such as radiation The university emphasised that these sectors are crucial as the world faces increasingly complex threats Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science said the programme addresses an unmet demand for experts in this interdisciplinary field "The graduates from these new programmes can develop safety practices for enterprises lead the development of a culture of safety and also influence societal decision making in terms of safety risk management and security of supply," he said in a statement The programme will be housed within the Faculty of Mathematics and Science offering students pathways to earn bachelor's master's and doctoral science degrees in technology "More comprehensive degree programmes in technology create an opportunity for synergy in education helping to better meet the evolving needs for expertise as working life continues to change," Marja-Leena Laakso Vice-Rector of the University of Jyväskylä will offer a total of 70 spots for applicants 1fr);grid-auto-rows:auto;max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:2.0rem;column-gap:2.0rem;padding:0 0 0 0;}.css-8ag0yp>*{position:relative;}@media screen and (min-width: 600px){.css-8ag0yp{grid-template-columns:repeat(4 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:2.0rem;column-gap:2.0rem;padding:0 0 0 0;}}@media screen and (min-width: 900px){.css-8ag0yp{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 1fr);max-width:1440px;-webkit-column-gap:2.4rem;column-gap:2.4rem;padding:0 0 0 0;}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.css-8ag0yp{grid-template-columns:repeat(12 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your Finnish rail journey President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb visited Jyväskylä on Tuesday 3 December 2024 President Stubb delivered the first part of the Martti J Kari Memorial Lecture Series at the University of Jyväskylä The President said that he remembers Colonel Martti J who was an expert in military intelligence and the conversations he had with him with warmth The theme of the lecture was “World Politics in Transition: Multipolar disorder or multilateral order” “We need to move from multipolar disorder towards multilateral order This will require a redistribution of power,” said President Stubb it is always in the interest of a small country that international institutions work President Stubb inspected the Finnish Defence Forces C5 Agency and visited the NATO Cyber Coalition 2024 exercise the President rewarded conscripts for their outstanding work in the field of cyber security “The line between war and peace is volatile This visit has shown that our ability to respond to cyber threats is strong but the challenges are great,” the President said President Stubb’s programme also included a meeting with the public at the University of Jyväskylä’s Lähde Library and a visit to Nammo’s factory in Vihtavuori north of Jyväskylä The President was interviewed by Hilma Hintikka Chair of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä the President was briefed on the company’s operations and then given a tour of the site More news Office of the President of the Republic of FinlandMariankatu 2FI-00170 HelsinkiFinland Tel. +358 (0)29 522 6000kirjaamo@tpk.fi © Office of the President of the Republic of Finland 2024 Accessibility statement of Presidentti.fi A Cypriot ship lost some its cargo in rough seas overnight Open image viewerResidents of Lehtisaari and Muuratsalo were stranded on their islands when a damaged bridge was closed OpenStreetMapYle News17.11.2024 12:29•Updated 17.11.2024 14:47About 10,000 households were still without electricity on Sunday morning according to the Finnish Energy industry association gusty winds ravaged Finland on Saturday evening cutting off electricity to more than 44,000 customers Households without power on Sunday morning were mainly on the Elenia and Järvi-Suomen Energia networks in eastern and central parts of the country Sustained winds of 22 metres a second were clocked on southern sea districts with gusts of up to 28.6 m/s recorded at Helsinki’s Harmaja lighthouse and over 27 m/s along the coast from Porvoo to Rauma Maintenance crews worked through the night to repair lines downed by fallen trees and branches and the number of customers without electricity was declining The Finnish Meteorological Institute has issued a storm warning for sea areas There is also a traffic alert for slippery roads in central Finland Kainuu and parts of Ostrobothnia due to snow or sleet The FMI has also issued advance warnings of very poor road conditions in southern and central Finland beginning on Tuesday evening because of an expected snowstorm. There are orange warningsOpens an external website of hazardous driving through most of the country on Thursday The storm came two weeks after the first-ever hurricane-force winds were recorded in Finland. That tempest caused significant damage to forests across southern and western Finland residents of two islands were cut off on Sunday morning due to damage to the bridge connecting them to the mainland All traffic – including on foot – was halted across the Louhunsalmi bridge leading to Säynätsalo due to a broken supporting cable on the suspension bridge It was not immediately clear whether the damage was caused by the windstorm the bridge could not be crossed even on foot so the residents of Lehtisaari and Muuratsalo were momentarily stuck on their islands pedestrians and cyclists were allowed on the bridge but authorities said that unnecessary use of the structure should be avoided Officials from the city of Jyväskylä and Central Finland rescue services were investigating the situation and controlling traffic in the area Rescue officials said that the bridge could be opened momentarily for emergency vehicle traffic Säynätsalo and Muuratsalo are known for buildings designed by architect Alvar Aalto was battered by strong storm winds last night off Kaskinen on Finland’s west coast Some 30 cubic meters of timber carried as deck cargo fell overboard amid rough waves Jim Kvarnström of the Maritime Rescue Command Centre in Turku told Yle The centre received an alert from the ship at 11:52 pm on Saturday the ship is en route from Estonia's Roomassaare Port to Kaskinen harbour near Kristinestad its piloting into the harbour is currently suspended so when the wind dies down and piloting resumes the ship will get permission to enter the port but the weather is so bad now that the anchor may not hold," Kvarnström said on Sunday afternoon Users with an Yle ID can leave comments on our news stories. 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Our guidelines on commenting and moderation are explained here Jyväskylä is one of the fastest-growing cities in Finland and one of the country's five growth centers The city of Jyväskylä is heavily investing in the development of international-level business and employment hubs which focus on integrating business and research activities Urban development aims to enhance the city's vitality and the well-being of its residents Future projects and visions lay the foundation for a modern and sustainable urban life Jyväskylä has a bustling and compact city centre Enhancing its attractiveness as a prime location for specialty retail and housing is part of the city's strategy Infill development of key city blocks and the addition of pleasant urban spaces strengthen the vitality of the city center and promote a communal urban culture The Jyväskylä City Council approved the "Vibrant City Centre" program as the basis for the development work of the city centre The program emphasizes innovative collaboration between the city The main thread is to enhance the functionality of the city centre The program includes about 50 proposals or development perspectives The Jyväskylä City Centre Vision 2030 defines the target state and development measures for the city centre in the future The city centre will never be finished; it will change and evolve together with the residents Read more about the city centre.  Hippos is the most significant sports and wellness hub in the Nordic countries It shares a common passion for physical activity Hippos is a multifunctional arena for sports and physical activity in Jyväskylä and it will become even more in the future Hippos offers internationally high-quality facilities for research It is also an inspiring environment for close innovation collaboration between local businesses Read more about Hippos. The music tests will be held at Kypärämäki School after the application period has ended The guardians will be informed of the child's personal aptitude test period by email or text message Information about the students selected for the music class will be announced on 12.2 email or letter sent to the applicant’s home address A prerequisite for starting a music class at Kypärämäki School is that at least 15 students have confirmed that they accept the place by 17.2 music classes of grades 4–6 are taught at Kypärämäki School students study according to their own curriculum Music class selection is binding for grades 4–6 sixth-graders are asked whether the pupil will continue studying in a music class in grades 7–9 Music classes 7–9 in basic education of Jyväskylä are located at Kilpinen comprehensive school An information session for third-graders and their guardians on studying in a music class will be held on Thursday 16.1.2025 via Teams A link to the information session can be found in the Wilma message sent to the guardians The music class students Concert will be held on Wednesday 22.1 More information about studying in a music class can also be found in the video on music classroom teaching on the Jyväskylä Music Classes YouTube channel Further information:  Principal Tiina Saarenketo, Kypärämäki School, tel. 050 478 2513  Customer Service for Growth and Learning, tel. 014 569 0180  Music Class Website (peda.net) Website is in Finnish  has a background as a community nurse and currently works with children and young people The spark to study mental health and substance abuse came through work.  "I noticed how the increasing malaise among children and young people was reflected in my work I wanted to learn more about the subject and gain new tools".  but this did not bother her when she was choosing where to study.  "I had only been to Jyväskylä a couple of times before so I didn't know much about the city beforehand," Anu says.  Anu realised that the field she was interested in could be studied in Gradia and that the distance between her home town of Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä was reasonable as she only had to study on site about once a month on one or two weekdays There was no need for student accommodation either as accommodation in Jyväskylä was conveniently arranged in a hotel.  "The thing I was most nervous about was how I would navigate here it is very important to Anu that she has the possibility to study in a flexible way Anu finds that the combination of distance and face-to-face learning is well organised at Gradia.  "In addition to the days spent in Jyväskylä I studied at home in Lappeenranta by doing assignments and development work for my own workplace," Anu says.  Although Anu studied a lot from home in Lappeenranta community and group support are the cornerstones of the study experience.  "There were people of all ages and backgrounds The teachers were also very good at guiding and advising us slightly older students who had already been active for a few years," Anu sums up.  Anu finds her fellow students to be a smart bunch with whom she quickly developed a good rapport.  "The people are all so incredibly immediate and helpful We set up a WhatsApp group for people in the same life situation to share advice on studies and support each other," says Anu.  studying in Jyväskylä has given her valuable time to herself allowing her to put aside other everyday responsibilities and busyness for a while Anu hasn't spent much time in Jyväskylä in the traditional student life Her days in Jyväskylä have largely been spent studying When the day's responsibilities are wrapped up Every time I'm here I get to go for a walk It's a great way to ventilate your thoughts," Anu says Anu is full of praise for studying - her own field and studying in general - and recommends taking action.  "Even if you feel like you know what you're doing it's always great to go to the school to wake yourself up and get others' views and experiences in work and life Photo: Anu thinks the best things about Jyväskylä are the nice people walking on Rantaraitti and the harbour area Hear about the plans for the Lyseo cultural block and bring your ideas for the concept Jyväskylä residents can get involved in the planning process by filling in an online survey about their dreams for the Lyseo cultural block The Lyseo cultural block will bring the main library the Adult Education Centre and cultural services to the same building The cultural block will also provide space for communities is home to the civic college's city centre branch The new building would provide shared facilities for the library the Craft Museum of Finland and cultural services new building and the events square will provide a space for culture One million visitors per year is expected to visit the new cultural block For the existing protected library building the aim is to create a economy hub for creative businesses The preparation of the concept for the cultural block has been launched at the beginning of the year with the groups of cultural operators Now the people of Jyväskylä are invited to participate the process too The public events start and the online survey is open The online survey gives residents the opportunity to express their hopes and dreams for the cultural block Based on the feedback from the workshops and residents operational and service concepts will be prepared in May 2025 The aim is to combine the activities and services of the city's five cultural operators in a new way facilities management and logistics for improving productivity and accessibility The actual planning of the Lyseo cultural block will start at the end of 2025 if the Jyväskylä City Council decides to invest to the Lyseo block Leave your dream of a cultural block in the online survey here. (The survey is only in Finnish at the moment) The Lyseo cultural block will solve the problems of several cultural spaces in the city centre through the 2030s providing a financially sustainable solution in a situation where essential renovation investments are needed in the near future It offers opportunities for a thriving cultural and creative economy that will increase Jyväskylä's vitality and raise its profile as an attractive cultural city The renovation of the old Lyseo building will start in 2026 and the construction of the new building could start around 2027 A draft planning solution for a zoning change enabling the development of the Lyseo block will be submitted to the City Planning Board during March or April The Jyväskylä City Council will decide to start the actual planning project for the new building in autumn 2025 The decision is linked to the sale of the existing main library building The building will be for sale during this year The city's goal for the process is to have a multi-use privately operated creative hub for the Upper Town Adult Education Centre and library services 050 355 5048Täyden kympin keskusta -project Lyseon kulttuurikorttelin kehittäminen 2024 was a record-breaking year for events and congresses Kuninkuusravit and Secto Rally Finland attracted up to 300 000 visitors.  A record number of participants attended international meetings and conferences with more than 5,800 scientists gathering in Jyväskylä during the year.  Kuninkuusravit was awarded with the Event of the Year Award The event was organised by Keski-Suomen Ravirata Oy which was excellent in terms of organisation attracted almost 50 000 people to Killeri over the weekend and provided a major boost to the town's summer tourism season leaving €10.5 million for the region of Central Finland It was a multi-year project in which the equestrian community and volunteers in the region made a great commitment as partners The event received excellent ratings in the annual survey with both the popularity index and partner satisfaction rising.  The Congress Prize was awarded to the organising committee of the 2024 AIESEP conference Organised at the Faculty of Exercise and Sport Sciences of the University of Jyväskylä AIESEP was the largest conference organised in the city in 2024 attracting 550 participants from 52 different countries The conference theme "Past meets Future" paid tribute to Jyväskylä as a pioneer in physical education teacher education The highly successful conference took advantage of the spring campus in creative ways The IAEVG 2024 conference received an honourable mention for its outstanding communication and for creating a good atmosphere and a good team spirit during the event The conference was organised by the University of Jyväskylä's Institute of Education and Training The conference was attended by 401 participants from 45 countries on site and 320 participants remotely The conference addressed key issues in the field of guidance in a rapidly changing world Congress Ambassador Varpu Marjomäki awarded the Congress Ambassador Award to Satu Julin and Johanna Nousiainen project coordinators of the University of Jyväskylä The award was given to Julin and Nousiainen for their important work as conference facilitators They assist conference organisers in areas such as finance and project management Associate Professor Arja Sääkslahti from the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Jyväskylä The Congress Ambassador will encourage scientists in Jyväskylä to actively communicate science internationally especially by organising congresses and conferences.  The Event of the Year Award is given annually by the Event City Jyväskylä steering committee The Convention Award is awarded by the Jyväskylä Convention Bureau Steering Committee which consists of representatives of educational institutions the city and companies providing convention services.  The TE Offices will be closed at the end of the year All job seekers from Jyväskylä and Muurame will use their own municipality’s employment services starting next year you do not need to do anything because of the change Job seekers who previously dealt with the TE Office will be invited to handle their job seeking matters at the employment services in Jyväskylä or Muurame in the future Job seekers’ job searches will remain valid You should continue your job seeking according to your employment plan The specialist you are used to dealing with may change to another employee due to the transition The TE Office phone numbers will cease to function Job seekers will be contacted by the employment services as needed E-services on the Job Market Finland will continue to serve as the electronic service point should be reported online through the E-services Customer ServiceHannikaisenkatu 11—1340100 Jyväskylä International House JyväskyläHannikaisenkatu 11-1340100 Jyväskylä The City of Jyväskylä (Mayor: Timo Koivisto) TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) and Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) towards future collaboration sustainable and diversified society through community development in harmony with people and nature The purpose of the LOI is for the three parties to identify joint initiatives in the short and medium/long term that will contribute to the realization of a carbon neutral centered around a new TGR-WRT Development Center to be established in Jyväskylä The City of Jyväskylä is situated in the heart of the Central Finland lake district With a population of 146,000 Jyväskylä is the seventh largest city in Finland and is one of Finland's most popular cities to live in Jyväskylä is considered the capital of sport in Finland as well as being a youthful city with its dynamic universities and businesses TGR-WRT has been based near the city of Jyväskylä since Toyota returned to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2017 during which time it has built a strong relationship with the city The new TGR-WRT Development Center will not only play a central role in the operation of the WRC activities but will also be a new base for developing 'ever better cars' in Europe utilising the variable surface test roads available in the Jyväskylä area The Development Center will also aim to reduce the CO2 emitted by entire TGR-WRT's WRC activities through decarbonizing and emissions reduction initiatives developed with the city of Jyväskylä and TMF and offset CO2 emissions through the introduction of wooden buildings with carbon storage benefits forest protection through bio-diversity enrichment and continuous cover management and private power generation facilities and mobility using hydrogen QuoteTimo Koivisto (Mayor of Jyväskylä)“This is a great day for our growing city For Jyväskylä this partnership opens up new opportunities where the pursuit of sustainable development a carbon-neutral future and data-driven mobility is concerned location and institutions of higher education Jyväskylä is an ideal partner as regards the development of future solutions We are also genuinely proud of the fact that one of the world’s largest car manufacturers is strengthening its presence in our city.” Yuichiro Haruna (CEO of TGR-WRT)“Jyväskylä has been home to TGR-WRT for the past eight years and a big part of the success we have achieved In realizing our new TGR-WRT Development Center here in Jyväskylä we also want to be a good neighbour to the local community we began discussion with the City of Jyväskylä and TMF to explore ideas in support of positive community development Shigeru Hayakawa (Deputy Chairman of Board Directors of TMF)“TMF is very much honored to have been given the opportunity to participate in the Community Creation Project here at Jyväskylä It is our priority to listen very carefully to the City’s intention to contribute to create a community that harmonizes very well with people and nature We sincerely hope to work together and realize the project that best fits with the characteristics of the City of Jyväskylä TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRC 2023 Official Partners Photo: marketing student Anton Tarvainen says Jyväskylä is a compact city where it's easy to find a community you like there are plenty of opportunities for jogging in the Harju hills behind the city centre who had played ice hockey in the United States and Sweden had a very thin picture of Jyväskylä before moving to the city.  my memories of Jyväskylä were mostly vague with some memories of the Hippos ice rink," says Anton.  Sanna Äijäläinen is originally from Toivakka She was already quite familiar with the city but starting her studies has brought a new perspective to the city but this autumn I started my studies in hospitality management at Jamk Jyväskylä seemed a natural place to start my studies I found that the city is the right size for a student and practically everything is within walking distance," says Sanna Photo: Sanna Äijäläinen works as a teacher alongside her studies in hospitality management which has somewhat limited her contribution to student expenses Her favourite place in Jyväskylä is Kirkkopuisto Bistro in the city centre Jyväskylä has a vibrant student community: subjects have their own associations which organise a wide range of programmes and events There are also plenty of other leisure organisations and communities Student life was one of the main reasons why Sanna wanted to study in Jyväskylä "I wanted to experience the sense of community among university students I've enjoyed meeting new people and being one of the people in overalls at the evening meals," laughs Sanna one of the reasons for applying to study in Jyväskylä was the positive images of the community atmosphere in Jyväskylä that he had received from his friends.   "I had acquaintances who were studying sports science and economics before and I had heard good things about Jyväskylä from them I got the feeling that it was easy to come here as an outsider Anton mainly studies in the Agora building in Mattilaniemi and Sanna's hospitality management studies are focused on Jamk's Rajakatu campus But where to find them in their free time?  "I think the Kirkkopuisto Bistro café is visually beautiful especially in the summer," says Sanna.  and it's also cool to go for a run around Lake Jyväsjärvi the summer sunset and the lights of the Kuokkala bridge Sanna and Anton are both happy with their first autumn as students in Jyväskylä They both say that the city is a good choice for those considering their studies where things work and everything is close by," Sanna says Anton also signs off on the appropriate size of the city and adds a couple of other tips "It's really easy to get involved in the student community here I would also recommend that it's easy to combine sport and studying here as there are plenty of clubs and sports facilities," says Anton.