JYU for YOU (S01 E07): Welcoming students to Jyväskylä with Timo Koivisto

Students, whether Finnish or international, are the reason Jyväskylä excels as a city, according to the Mayor of Jyväskylä. In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, Irfan sits down with Jyväskylä's mayor, Timo Koivisto. We explore his journey from national politics to the heart of local governance, where he’s spent nearly two decades serving the people of Jyväskylä. Timo opens up about his belief that students are the lifeblood of the city, driving innovation and making Jyväskylä an even better place to live. We also dive into the city’s bright economic future and how Jyväskylä is committed to improving job opportunities for all students—whether you’re from Finland or the other side of the world. If you’re curious about what it’s like to chat with a Finnish civil servant in a laid-back setting—or just want to learn more about the city of Jyväskylä—this episode is for you! Links Timo Koivisto: https://www.jyvaskyla.fi/en/decision-making-and-administration/mayor-timo-koivisto/mayor-timo-koivisto-curriculum-vitae International Master’s Degree Programmes: https://www.jyu.fi/masters Applicants Day 2024: https://www.jyu.fi/applicants-day Student City: https://www.jyvaskyla.fi/en/student-city JYU newsletter: https://www.jyu.fi/en/sign-up-for-our-newsletter Transcripts: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/meet-the-students-of-jyu/jyu-for-you-podcast JYU for YOU: https://linktr.ee/jyuforyou Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & TikTok: @uniofjyvaskyla