Research
Growth and knowledge
Local research and educational institutions developing the game industry
research in esports and gaming
The research and educational institutions of the Center of Expertise in Esports in Central Finland are active in esports and gaming related research activities.
The research promotes the growth of the game industry and emerges the new knowledge in cooperation with the business sector.
We emphasize research initiatives, for example in esports coaching, performance measurement, and game business. Active collaboration with stakeholders from various fields as well as other research and educational institutions enables multidisciplinary development work also in Central Finland.
University of Jyväskylä
Finnish Esports Research Database
The esports research database maintained by the University of Jyväskylä compiles articles, theses, and dissertations related to the field that have been produced in Finnish higher education institutions.
University of jyväskylä
Literature review
JYU researchers Kalle Pasanen and Matti Leppäniemi conducted a systematic literature review on esports spectating.
Pro gradu
The Effects of HIIT on Esports Performance
Sport Physiologist Kia Pakarinen researched the acute effects of high-intensity physical performance on physiological stress responses and the performance of an esports athlete in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
The University of Jyväskylä conducts extensive research related to esports and digital gaming.
JYU is also part of the Centre of Excellence in Game Culture Studies research community.
Jamk University of Applied Sciences invests in esports coaching expertise, game education, and the development of business related to the gaming industry.
Jamk also offers a research-friendly environment through its GamePit Pro facilities
Electronic sports has been recognized as high-performance sports, whereby the Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport KIHU plays a key role in producing new knowledge and developing esports players and experts.
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LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
The study investigates the effects of physical warm-up on aiming accuracy in FPS games
In spring 2025, research measurements will be conducted at GamePit Pro to analyze how different forms of physical warm-up impact aiming performance in FPS games, using the data collected.
Ideas for e-football from the InnoFlash course
The InnoFlash week gathered Jamk students for an esports-themed assignment. Eight teams prepared a total of 24 concepts aimed at engaging new interested members to join football clubs through e-football.
Stage142 returns to Jamk in April!
Stage142, will gather the LAN crowd to Jamk main campus once again from April 4th to 6th! The event is organized by Jyväskylä Esport Association.
Greetings from Joutsa gaming space!
The opening of the new gaming space, located next to the youth café, was celebrated in Joutsa on Thursday, February 13. The new gaming space is a significant addition to the development of youth services and the gaming community in Joutsa.