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Could AI help in creating new kinds of educational environments?

JYUOpen is part of a new European-wide project focused on developing the role of generative AI in higher education.

Dominique Gagnon ja Enni-Maria Hietavala ovat liikuntafysiologeja.

Winter impacts the exerciser’s body in many ways – physiologists discuss the benefits and disadvantages

When it is dark and below freezing outside, fitness enthusiasts feel it in their bodies. Three expert in exercise physiology explain how cold weather impacts our physical performance

Luonnon monimuotoisuus on uhattuna. Hanki tutkittua tietoa tekojen tueksi!

Build your understanding of endangerment –Nature Under Threat is here again

Gain insight into biodiversity loss with two online University of Jyväskylä courses, free of charge. Flexible study is available to you right now, through JYUOpen!

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Online course on Finland’s education system now available through FutureLearn

JYU Open University’s Introduction to the Finnish Education System course is now available for study through the subscription-based FutureLearn platform.

Leading provider of quality education

Each year, 26,000 students complete courses at JYUOpen, at a rate that makes us the most popular open university in Finland.

Our students appreciate the flexibility of our studies, which are designed to accommodate learners in all stages of life. Building competences throughout one's working life is not only a viable pursuit, but a worthwhile one.

JYUOpen is internationally recognised for the quality of its distance education. In 2022, the Open University of the University of Jyväskylä became the first recipient in Finland of the prestigious E-xcellence quality label.

The foundation of the world-famous Finnish school system was created at the University of Jyväskylä

JYUOpen received the E-xcellence quality label for distance learning in 2022 — In 2022, JYUOpen received the E-xcellence quality label through a benchmarking process which evaluates open university education for its technological, educational and policy accomplishment.

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At the Open University of the University of Jyväskylä, advancement of research and active participation in international projects is regarded as essential to our operation. JYUOpen welcomes new partnership proposals.

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