Campus chaplains (officially known as institutional pastors) are employees of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland who work on UEF’s campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio. They are part of the university community and available for both students and staff.
You are welcome to visit a campus chaplain regardless of your church membership or worldview. All conversations are free of charge and strictly confidential.
Services
Personal conversations
You can talk to a campus chaplain about anything in your life, for example:
- relationships and communication
- coping and stress
- life changes and unexpected turns
- crises, grief and loss
- personal growth and identity
The best way to book a conversation is by email.
Community-level activities
Campus chaplains serve as experts and trainers within the university community in areas such as:
- tutoring activities
- crisis management team
- work supervision
- working groups promoting student wellbeing
Church services and ceremonies
Campus chaplains take part in campus celebrations. You can also ask them to officiate church ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings or blessings.
Contact details and drop-in hours
Joensuu campus
Oona Leiviskä, Campus Chaplain
- email: [email protected]
- phone: +358 50 590 6527
Drop-in hours (autumn semester 2026):
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday (from 1 Sept) | 12.30–14.00 | Genesis Chapel (AT101, Agora building) |
| Thursday (from 10 Sept) | 14.00–16.00 | Neuvola room (C160, corridor between the Library and the Conservatory) |
Outside drop-in hours, you can arrange a meeting by email.
Kuopio campus
Satu Karjalainen, Campus Chaplain
- email: [email protected]
- phone: +358 40 484 8276
You can arrange a meeting by email. The office is located in the Studentia Chapel.