There will be a 1-hour maintenance break in Peppi on Thu 27th March from 3 pm to 4 pm. A new version will be installed then. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the maintenance break.
Category: Common
Answer the survey on how well Peppi and Tuudo’s booking functions work. The survey is open from 17.2. to 2.3.2025.
Participate in the development of the University of Eastern Finland’s room booking services by answering a short survey on Peppi and Tuudo’s booking functionalities. It takes about five minutes to complete the survey.
Proceed to the survey via this link (opens in a new tab)
The survey is open until 2.3.2025.
The survey evaluates how smoothly bookings are handled in Peppi and Tuudo and how the expanded booking rights have affected the management of studies and work tasks.
The survey is conducted anonymously, and no personal data is collected. The responses will be treated confidentially and used to develop the University of Eastern Finland’s room booking services and in a related thesis.
For more information about the thesis:
Eija Naumanen
eija.naumanen@uef.fi
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Degree Master’s Programme in Service Business Development
Please note that, you can check the availability of rooms and make reservations directly from Peppi or Tuudo’s calendar. You can also use the QR codes at the doors of the rooms to check availability and make reservations.
Instructions on Intra:
General guidelines for facility reservations (requires UEF login) (opens in a new tab)
Facility reservations for students (requires UEF login) (opens in a new tab)
Facility reservations in Tuudo (requires UEF login) (opens in a new tab)
Peppi Handbook:
Calendars and reservations (requires UEF login) (opens in a new tab)
Major Service Interruption in Peppi 11th-13th March 2025
Due to the installation of Peppi version 5.2, there will be a service interruption from 11th to 13th March 2025. To anticipate the service interruption, do these on 10th March at the latest, if needed:
- Complete your registration for the course units and exams on Peppi, on Tuudo or on EXAM.
- Check and save teaching timetables and links for remote lectures (e.g. teams, zoom). Teaching timetables can be seen on Tuudo during the service interruption.
- Download your transcript of records or study certificate on Peppi.
During the service interruption 11th-13th March, the following functions will unfortunately be unavailable:
- Loging into Peppi (students and staff)
- Creating new study rights or changing existing study rights or changing term registration. These can affect the function of UEF user account.
- Completing registrations for course unit, group or exam on Peppi or on Tuudo
- Saving new study attainments and RPL on Peppi, including exams done on EXAM system.
- Planning studies and checking study attainments on personal study plan of Peppi
- Receiving transcript of records, study certificate or degree certificate etc. in electric form, pdf or in paper.
- Room reservations for teaching (or for other use) and changes of teaching timetables
- Unavailable plug-in services during the maintenance break: Study Guide, Atomi, Lukkarikone Schedule Assistant, Tuudo Room Reservations, Course Feedback OJP
Partially available services:
- Tuudo
- Most functions are working normally, such as teaching schedule information/timetable for the next two weeks. Library card and student card will work.
- During the interruption, course search, new registrations for course units or exams, new library card applications, and room reservations will not work.
- EXAM
- Exams can be taken if the registration is completed before the service interruption.
- New registrations for exams can’t be done.
- Exam study attainments will not transfer to Peppi during the interruption.
- Moodle
- Most functions are working normally.
- New registrations for course units using the Peppi–Moodle integration will not transfer to Moodle during the interruption.
- Applying for Open University courses
- Registration for Open University courses doesn’t work 11th March, but will work after it. The study rights will be created only after the interruption. (EDITED 4th March)
The new version of Peppi improves technical functionality and includes new developments related to cross-institutional studies and the Opin.fi service, as well as bug fixes.
If possible, the service interruption may end slightly earlier. However, short interruptions may still occur after 13th March to ensure the functionality of parts of the Peppi system.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the service interruption! Please, let us know, if you notice something unfunctional on Peppi or on plug-in services after the service interruption. We will answer as soon as possible.
Please send your questions and feedback to peppituki@uef.fi.
Library news on teaching of the past academic year & the upcoming curriculum
The library offers courses on information retrieval, research data management, and open science for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral studies in Finnish and English. These courses are available as mandatory and elective courses, either as separate courses or integrated into larger courses. The library collects feedback on all its courses. The library’s teaching was praised for combining theory and practice and integrating teaching into practical information retrieval for one’s own research topic. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback!
The library continuously develops its teaching to meet future skill needs in studies, research, and working life, and in line with the university’s priorities.
Reasd more at UEF Library blog!
SYKETTÄ Sports Afternoon on 25 February
SYKETTÄ Sports Afternoon is held on Tuesday 25 February 2025 in Joensuu and Kuopio. The UEF, Karelia UAS and Savonia UAS hold a sports afternoon together and the Sports Afternoon is lecture-free starting from 12:15pm. SYKETTÄ Sports Services organizes the sports afternoon program, but no SYKETTÄ sticker is required to participate.
On Sports Afternoon, a wide variety of different exercise options are available both indoors and outdoors, some arranged by external partners. Some of the events are free of charge, while others include a separate fee.
The Sports Afternoon program also includes all the classes on the SYKETTÄ sports calendar! To participate in classes and turns in the sports calendar at Sports Afternoon, you need a valid SYKETTÄ sticker, but you must register as a SYKETTÄ user and enroll in classes and turns.
The Sports Afternoon programme is now published! City-specific Sports Afternoon programs and enrollment schedules can be found on the following websites:
Programme site Joensuu: https://sykettä.fi/joensuu/en/sports-afternoon-25-2-2025/
Programme site Kuopio: https://sykettä.fi/kuopio/en/sports-afternoon/
February exchange application period opens tomorrow!
The February application period for outgoing student exchanges during AY 2025-26 opens tomorrow! The application period is open from 1 February to 17 February 2025.
The following programmes are included in this application period: Erasmus+, Nordplus (subject-specific networks and Nordlys programme), YUFE Alliance, and bilateral exchange. More information about these programmes and host institutions within the programmes is available in Kamu’s Study Abroad section.
During this application period, students may apply for exchanges in the autumn semester 2025, spring semester 2026, or full academic year 2025-26. Read the calls for applications in Kamu carefully. NB! Some bilateral host institutions are only available for spring 2026.
The application period closes on Monday, 17 February, at 3:00 PM (15:00) Finnish time, sharp.
Application for exchange is submitted in the SoleMOVE system. In Kamu’s Study Abroad pages, you can find more information on how to compile and submit your application. Make sure you start your application well in advance of the deadline to give yourself enough time to submit it within the given deadline!
More information about host universities and exchange programmes is available in Kamu’s calls for applications, and from International Mobility Services at international@uef.fi.
JobTeaser user survey for students 2025
JobTeaser is a European career service platform that helps students and new graduates find internships, jobs and career opportunities. In the UEF JobTeaser platform, you can also book an appointment to a career counsellor at UEF. The service became available for UEF students in 2020.
If you have used JobTeaser, we hope you can spare a few moments to give us feedback about it.
It takes five minutes to answer the survey.
Link to the survey: https://link.webropol.com/s/uefjobteaserstudentsurveyjan2025
If you have not used JobTeaser, we hope you register with your UEF credentials, test some of its functions and then answer the query.
You will find UEF-JobTeaser at: https://uef.jobteaser.com/
Register with your UEF username and password. Add your name and select a program (field of study) in the pulldown menu in the profile. This selection enables you to see Finnish job postings. You can fill in the rest later if you wish.
Further instructions about JobTeaser in Kamu.
The survey is open until 16 February 2025.
YUFE launches Joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies for academic year 2025–2026
The Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies, set to begin in the academic year 2025–2026. This innovative programme* is designed to address the pressing environmental challenges facing both cities and rural areas, preparing the next generation of leaders to drive sustainable urban development across Europe.
This unique three-year degree will offer students the opportunity to engage with sustainability issues in diverse European contexts, providing them with a comprehensive, hands-on education. Participants will explore solutions to the most urgent urban and rural sustainability challenges while earning a joint Bachelor’s degree, recognized by seven top universities within the YUFE network.
The programme offers a dynamic and flexible learning experience. In the first year, students will focus on foundational skills and knowledge, with the option to study at any of the seven partner universities. In years two and three, students will have the chance to personalize their studies by selecting minors from across 10 YUFE universities, matching their strengths and interests and gaining international experience by studying at multiple locations throughout Europe. The programme culminates in a dissertation project that allows students to showcase their expertise in urban sustainability.
YUFE’s Joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies is not just about academics; it’s a collaborative, global learning experience. Students will work alongside peers, professors, and industry leaders from across Europe, tackling real-world sustainability challenges in a creative, interactive environment. This programme fosters lifelong professional connections, equipping graduates with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to lead in the evolving field of urban sustainability.
With applications now open, prospective students are encouraged to join one of YUFE’s upcoming webinars to learn more about this exciting new opportunity. For more information on the Joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies and to apply, please visit: https://www.yufe.eu/yufe-bachelor/. Application period at the University of Eastern Finland closes on 31 March 2025.
* This programme has been officially approved by NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) following an external peer review under the European Approach for the Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes. National recognition of the programme is in progress in all countries of the degree-awarding partners.
About YUFE
The Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) is an innovative alliance of 10 forward-thinking European universities committed to shaping the future of higher education. Through collaborative programmes and research, YUFE empowers students to engage with global challenges and prepares them to become leaders in a rapidly changing world.
Contact:
University of Eastern Finland: yufe@uef.fi
Student tutors needed for next autumn semester – apply by 2 Feb 2025!
Would you like to be a student tutor? If you study in a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree programme at UEF and you are interested in helping the new students in Autumn Semester 2025, you can apply as a student tutor.
The student tutor helps the new students to have a smooth start for their studies. All the new students have a student tutor. And each tutor has a group of tutees.
Tutoring offers many opportunities to learn, for example to develop your communication and coordinating skills.
The tutors will be trained for the job, and they will receive credits and a certificate on tutoring.
The application period is 20 Jan – 2 Feb 2025.
Further information:
https://kamu.uef.fi/en/tietopankki/internationalisation-at-home/kv-opiskelijoiden-tuutorointi/
YUFE Day is a celebration!
The Spring YUFE Day on 23 January from 11-14 is a cause for celebration, as UEF students have done very well at the YUFE level. Join us in Joensuu (Natura 101) or Kuopio (Snellmania 103)!
- 11‒14 Coffee/tea, cake, chat and updates: exchanges, Bio-YUFE, YUFE side subjects, etc.
- 12‒13.30 Race stands for the YUFE Online Open Day, N101 and SN103
- 12.30 Celebrating UEF’s student heroes in YUFE
- 13.30 Announcement of the winners of the Get Creative with YUFE Contest (enter until 21.1!)
PS. Current YUFE Calls: apply for Online Language Café tutor until 7 February, apply for YUFE exchange from 1 to 15 Feb 2025 Further information in Kamu and yufe@uef.fi.