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New version of the UEF data processing instructions

14.10.2021 Leave a Comment

Information security policy and other supplementary security instructions and guidelines must be reviewed and updated regularly.

The University’s data processing rules and supplementary instructions have been supplemented and expanded. The aim is for the guidelines to better support day-to-day data processing.

The changes will take effect immediately, and up-to-date versions will be made available on the Information Processing Instructions (opens in a new tab) (requires logging in) and Information Security Rules (opens in a new tab) (requires logging in) pages in Heimo. IT Services is responsible for updating these pages and implementing the new instructions.

More information: chief information security officer Olavi Manninen (opens in a new tab)

New version of data processing instructions at the University of Eastern Finland

14.10.2021 Leave a Comment

Information security policy and other supplementary security instructions and guidelines must be reviewed and updated regularly.

The University’s data processing rules and supplementary instructions have been supplemented and expanded. The aim is for the guidelines to better support day-to-day data processing.

The changes will take effect immediately, and up-to-date versions will be made available on the Information Processing Instructions and Information Security Rules pages in Heimo. IT Services is responsible for updating these pages and implementing the new instructions.

For more information, please contact Chief Information Security Officer Olavi Manninen.

Answer the Student Livelihood Survey and Win a Gift Card of 150 Euros!

12.10.2021 Leave a Comment

The student unions’ livelihood survey will examine students’ livelihood, employment and housing, as well as any changes regarding them. The survey generates relevant and up-to-date information on the financial status of university students across Finland.

The survey responses will be utilised for the livelihood survey and in student representation. Your responses are valuable and will contribute to fact-based advocacy.

The study is implemented by the Finnish Research Foundation for Studies and Education Otus. The study is commissioned by The Student Union of Tampere University (TREY), The Student Union of the University of Turku (TYY), The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY), The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY), and The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University.

Responding to the survey is voluntary and can be done anonymously. Responses will be processed confidentially, and individual respondents will not be identifiable in the results.

It takes about 15 minutes to complete the survey and you can answer until October 31st.

One student among the respondents of ISYY will win an S Group gift card valued at 150 euros.

Thanks for your participation!

Electronic Webpropol survey form (opens up in new tab)

Lisätietoja:
Pekka Koivaara, edunvalvonta-asiantuntija, Itä-Suomen yliopiston ylioppilaskunta, p. 044 576 8465, soko@isyy.fi
Aino Pietarinen, tutkija, Opiskelun ja koulutuksen tutkimussäätiö Otus, aino.pietarinen@otus.fi

Coming soon: Peppi info session and question time for UEF students!

12.10.2021 Leave a Comment

University of Eastern Finland will deploy a new student data system in late 2021. WebOodi will be replaced by a modern data ecosystem called Peppi.

All UEF students are welcome to join a Peppi info session to learn about the Peppi data ecosystem and its deployment at the UEF.

Peppi info session for students in Finnish on Wednesday in Zoom, 13 October 2021 from 3.00 to 4.00 p.m. (15.00-16.00).
Peppi info session for students in English on Friday in Zoom, 15 October 2021 from 3.00 to 4.00 p.m. (15.00-16.00):

The info session will be recorded and distributed afterwards in Peppi-Yammer and in the Peppi Databank.

You can submit questions via Padlet either before and during the info.

Open Access Week 25-31 October

11.10.2021 Leave a Comment

Aiming to be a researcher? Also students are welcome to join the events on the open access week.

Open Science Cafe Online #1: Identify yourself as a researcher! Tue 26 at 14:15–15:45

What’s ORCID? And what’s it for? Can you even publish without a researcher identifier? Does it have something to do with research funding as well? Join the café to hear more and discuss and for peer support! The occasion is informal. No enrollment.

Uncovering the dataskills and needs of researchers – a workshop for researchers Wed 27 October at 13–15

We will ponder and discuss different aspects of research data and data management; what is the required expertise, know-how, and the need for support during the various stages of conducting (everyday) research. The workshop outcomes will be utilized for developing and improving discipline-specific data management support and guides. Enroll by 20th October.

Open Science Cafe Online #2: Open publishing and self-archiving Thu 28 October at 12:30-13:30

Do you have questions about article processing charges? Are you already familiar with UEF publication repository eRepo? What to take into consideration when publishing online in eRepo? Have you wondered about self-archiving to eRepo? Join the café to hear more and discuss and for peer support! The occasion is informal. No enrollment.

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International Week 26-29 October!

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International Mobility Services is organizing International Week on 26-29 October. During the week, we’ll host info sessions about exchange destinations both on campus and on Zoom.

At the end of the week, we’ll have an info session about how to apply for exchange and a Q&A on Zoom, where we will answer your questions related to student exchange. You can also send in your questions in advance on Webropol.

Check out our schedule on Kamu’s Study Abroad Events page and join in!

University of Eastern Finland’s current face mask recommendation remains unchanged

07.10.2021 Leave a Comment

The University of Eastern Finland’s current face mask recommendation remains unchanged because the coronavirus situation especially in the Kuopio area continues to be challenging, and the regional coronavirus coordination group for North Savo has issued a face mask recommendation. In addition, there is a slight increase in infections in North Karelia.

The university keeps monitoring the situation and will update its face mask recommendation as deemed necessary.

Registration for the Language Centre’s spring 2022 semester courses before mid-October!

04.10.2021 Leave a Comment

Registration for the Language Centre’s spring 2022 semester courses is open in WebOodi until mid-October!

This year, students must register for the Language Centre’s spring 2022 courses by mid-October. Registration is open in WebOodi.

The registration period for the spring semester courses is as follows:

13 September–15 October (prioritized)

14 September–16 October (non-prioritized)

If needed, registration will be open in Peppi in December. Registration for the spring semester 2022 exemption tests as well as retake exams will continue in Peppi.

Support for Master’s Thesis Writing

01.10.2021 Leave a Comment

Experiencing writer’s block? Cannot decide whether your overall text structure works or not? Not sure about the referencing style to use? Need some ideas on how to paraphrase better?

The course Support for Master’s Thesis Writing is here to help you and provide you guidance in your writing process.

We will overview the elements included in Master’s Thesis writing with practical writing exercises. We will benefit from small group work and peer feedback. Individual feedback sessions with the teacher will also be organised.

The course will take place on Zoom. The participants will be emailed the Zoom link in advance.

Make sure you have the equipment needed for online interaction: a PC or a laptop with a well-functioning microphone and loudspeaker, or a separate headset.
Commit to take part in the online sessions.
N.B.: No study credits are awarded.

Course timetable:

October 28, 12-14 (that is, 12:15 to 13:45)

November 4, 12-14 (Educational Psychologist Katri Ruth visiting from Student and Learning Services)

November 11, 12-14

November 18, 12-14

January 13, 12-14

January 20, 12-14

January 27, 12-14

Register through Webropol. Registration ends October 26, 2021. There are 12 places in the course. The places will be distributed in the order in which participants register for the course.

Teacher of the course: Susanna Kohonen (Language Centre)

Registration form

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