Alumnisohvalla Nadia Paavola
Toimittaja Nadia Paavola työskenteli lähes 20 vuotta toimittajana suurissa mediataloissa, myös päällikkötehtävissä. Nyt hän on siirtynyt freelanceriksi ja tietokirjailijaksi. Nadian kanssa keskustelemme journalistiikan opiskelusta, toimittajan työstä sekä tietokirjoittamisesta. Haastattelijana alumnikoordinaattori Heli Mäki
12 Heinä 202419min
JYU for YOU (S01 E03): Managing expectations and finding a job with Alina Arti
In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, host Irfan interviews Alina Arti, a doctoral student from JSBE. Alina shares her journey through the Finnish education system, from high school to JYU's doctoral programme, highlighting her award-winning master’s thesis and offering key insights on job hunting in Finland. We also explore the broader value of university education as a hub for intellectual exchange and skill-building across disciplines. Plus, Alina discusses the value of learning Finnish at JYU especially when it comes to preparing for the YKI exam: crucial for securing a future in Finland. Don’t miss this episode if you’re tired of empty networking talk! International Master's Degree Programmes: www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/masters-degree-programmes DMCC at JYU: www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/masters-degree-programmes/masters-degree-programme-in-digital-marketing-and-corporate-communication Instagram & Tiktok: @uniofjyvaskyla JYU for YOU: linktr.ee/jyuforyou #finland #jyu #academics #klm #eben #suomi #yki #language #integration #cv #jobs #dmcc #jsbe #internship #realgame
12 Heinä 20241h 32min
Alumnisohvalla Timo Parvela
Alumnisohvalla on konsepti, jossa alumnikoordinaattorin haastateltavaksi saapuu Jyväskylän yliopiston alumneja eri vuosikymmeniltä muistelemaan opiskeluaikaansa sekä kertomaan työurastaan. Ensimmäisenä alumisohvalle istahti kirjailija Timo Parvela, jonka kanssa keskustelimme opiskeluaikojen lisäksi opettajuuden ja kirjailjan työn yhdistämisestä, kirjallisuuden kääntämiseen liittyvistä haasteista sekä lasten kokemusmaailmasta.
11 Heinä 202439min
JYU for YOU (S01 E02): Educational Flexibility and International Perspectives with Ella
Irfan Durmic sits down with his fellow tutor Ella Haapamäki to discuss Ella's journey studying musicology at the University of Jyväskylä and her involvement in the international community. Ella shares how the flexible program allowed her to explore interests in psychology and languages. She reflects on her initial impressions of Jyväskylä's international environment and her experiences meeting exchange students and teachers from various countries. Ella also talks about her role as an international tutor, helping new students settle in and emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange. Oh, and we get to see Irfan forget the name of his favorite dessert: surprisingly, this connects to the national poet of Finland! International Master's Degree Programmes: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/masters-degree-programmes Music and Science at JYU: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/masters-degree-programmes/masters-degree-programme-in-music-and-science Instagram & Tiktok: @uniofjyvaskyla JYU for YOU: https://linktr.ee/jyuforyou
28 Kesä 20241h
JYU for YOU (S01 E01): From the Philippines to Finland with Bel
Welcome to listen to the very first episode of JYU for YOU! Whether you're a prospective student, a current member of the University of Jyväskylä community, or simply curious about the Finnish approach to education and research, "JYU for YOU" offers a unique perspective that's both informative and entertaining. In this first episode, our host Irfan chats with Bel, his co-worker and fellow JYU student, about her path to JYU. They discuss the Digital Marketing and Corporate Communication (DMCC) program that Bel is studying, her internship experience in Viitasaari, her tips for newcomers, and her aspirations for the future. They also offer you some key tips that you want to keep in mind when travelling to a new country: stay tuned!
17 Kesä 202439min
Sustainability and Learning Communities, Episode 4
In learning communities, learning and development happen through communities of learners as opposed to a hierarchical flow of information and learning choices. Ideally, learning communities empower members to discuss and analyse professional successes and challenges, and present to the world with stories of sustainable living, education, and development. In this 37-minute podcast episode, the concept of sustainability and its connections to learning communities are being reflected on by Heidi Layne, Shruti Taneja and Romana Shaikh. Heidi is a senior lecturer of sustainable and global education with the faculty of education and psychology at the university of Jyväskylä in Finland. Shruti is the founding member of EarthJust Ecosystems and Co.labx in India. Romana is the Co-Founder and Chief Program Officer of Kizazi, an organization that enables breakthrough schools. The three met each other through the Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL), which is an initiative of Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, together with 21 Finnish higher education institutions and their partners in India, China, and the African continent. The podcast was produced by University of Jyväskylä Faculty of Education and Psychology.
13 Maalis 202437min
Coaching for Learning Communities , Episode 3
What is the importance of coaching in the education sector, who makes a good coach, and what can a coach do to build a learning community? In this 30-minute podcast episode, the topic is being reflected on by Kaisa Isotalo and Shruti Mushran. Kaisa is a retired school principal from the city of Seinäjöki in Finland. Shruti is a senior manager at Simple Education Foundation (SEF), India. Both have been working on professional development of school leaders and have rich experience of coaching as a tool for the professional development of individual school leaders and teams of educators and educational leaders. The two met each other through the Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL), which is an initiative of Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, together with 21 Finnish higher education institutions and their partners in India, China, and the African continent. The podcast was produced by University of Jyväskylä Faculty of Education and Psychology.
13 Maalis 202430min
Pedagogical Leadership in Learning Communities, Episode 2
One of the curious dilemmas in education is that when somebody develops as an expert teacher, quite often the next step up takes them out of the classroom, to an administrative post. How can teacher trainers and teachers develop and nurture their pedagogical leadership skill in their daily teaching environments, while also supporting others to do so? In this 40-minute podcast episode, the topic is being reflected on by Kamala Mukunda and Josephine Moate. Kamala is the co-founder of the Centre for Learning, which is a teacher-run school in the outskirts of Bangalore, India. She is also the author of the book series, “What did you ask at school today”. Josephine is an adjunct professor of bilingual and multilingual pedagogy at the department of teacher education of the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. The two met each other through the Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL), which is an initiative of Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, together with 21 Finnish higher education institutions and their partners in India, China, and the African continent.
13 Maalis 202442min
