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UEF campus development webinar on 29 August 2023 at 8:00–9:30

16.08.2023 Leave a Comment on UEF campus development webinar on 29 August 2023 at 8:00–9:30

Welcome to a UEF campus development webinar on Tuesday, 29 August 2023 starting at 8:00. In addition to introducing the goals and progress of the UEF campus development project and the joint work that is to be carried out during the autumn, the webinar provides an overview of campus development from the perspectives of future work, teaching and research, as well as facility solutions.

The webinar will be attended by Rectors Jukka Mönkkönen and Tapio Määttä, Director of Administration Tuomo Meriläinen, Project Leader Tero Karjalainen and the project managers and experts of the project group Tarja Harjula, Arto Koistinen, Kari Korhonen, Jenni Varis, Johanna Kraft and Petri Hynynen. In addition, representatives of ARCO, an architect agency, Piia Viitanen and Aapo Huotarinen will provide more detailed information on the work to be carried out during the autumn. Sign in to join the webinar at UEF campus development webinar on 29 August 2023 at 8:00–9:30 (sharepoint.com). A recording will be published of the webinar in Viva Engage (Yammer) after the event.

The main language of the webinar is Finnish; however, the presentation material and summaries of the discussion themes will be in English.

The UEF Campus development Viva Engage channel serves as a commenting platform during and after the webinar. 

Read project Leader Tero Karjalainen’s blog post Campus development moves to the next phase – more concrete actions during the autumn (sharepoint.com).

Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ customer service opening hours in August and September 2023

15.08.2023 Leave a Comment on Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ customer service opening hours in August and September 2023

Upcoming exceptions to Student and Learning Services customer service opening hours

14 August – 15 September 2023 the Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk on both campuses is open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 3 pm.

Contact information and regular opening hours

From 18 September 2023 onward the Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk will once again be open normally on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 3 pm.

If you are unable to visit the customer service desk during these times, please contact us by email or phone, and we can set up a meeting for a different time.

Visiting address: Joensuu Aurora A, 1st floor; Kuopio Canthia, 2nd floor

Email address: opiskelu@uef.fi (Please note that there might be delays in responses during vacation times)

Phone number: +358 29 445 8900

Phone service opening hours: Mon–Fri from 10 am to 3 pm

UEF’s printing service has been changed during the summer

19.07.2023 Leave a Comment on UEF’s printing service has been changed during the summer

Printing fees will return starting on 1.8.2023.

You will receive 9 euros of free printing credit (virtual credit) on 16.9. the latest if you are registered as a present degree or exchange student for the semester.

The 9 euros of virtual credit will be renewed every 16.9. or 16.1. if you are registered as present for that semester. Bought credit is not affected by the virtual credit’s renewal.

You can buy printing credit even before that from the address https://printing.uef.fi.

Instructions for the self service portal and printing in general can be found here: https://asiointi.uef.fi/ssc/app#/tips/1922819/.

The fees are:

– black and white A4/A3 0,10 €

– colored A4/A3 0,20 €

Dear Student, are you wondering about your competence, skills, work and future? Support and new ideas are available

03.07.2023 Leave a Comment on Dear Student, are you wondering about your competence, skills, work and future? Support and new ideas are available

The UEF Career Services offers various training modules at supporting study and career planning and high quality placement in working life. Autumn 2023 courses open for sign up in Peppi 7th August.

SELF-STUDY COURSES
Career planning – self-study course 1 op
Job seeking self-study course 1 op
Basics of Finnish Working Life – self-study course 1 op
 
EXERCISES IN GROUPS 
Career planning – practical exercises 1 op 
Job seeking – practical exercises 1 op 

Learn more about the courses in Peppi and sign up
 
You can also book an appointment for personal career counselling using the JobTeaser portal at uef.jobteaser.com

UEF Career Services at www.uef.fi/careerservices

Student2Student peer counselling service is closed

06.06.2023 Leave a Comment on Student2Student peer counselling service is closed

The Student2Student peer counselling service has been closed. The service operated during 2021-2023 as part of the Bridges projects funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture. More accessible and efficient forms of support for students are being developed in the Student and Learning Services. UEF’s Summertime Helpline assists students at UEF in study-related issues from June 5th until August 11th 2023.

Further information:

Head of Student Services Tuija Pasanen, tuija.pasanen(at)uef.fi

Counselling from study psychologists in June and July 2023

06.06.2023 Leave a Comment on Counselling from study psychologists in June and July 2023

Study psychologists are licensed practitioners of psychology who help bachelor’s and master’s degree students in all study-related psychological issues. Counselling aims to improve students’ study wellbeing and support smooth studying. Discussions with the psychologist are always free-of-charge and confidential.

In June and July 2023, the study psychologist in Joensuu offers counselling to students on both campuses, either face-to-face in Joensuu or via video connection. See this page for further instructions on how to book a session as well as frequently asked questions about study psychologists.

Common issues that are focused on during the counselling process are e.g.

  • motivation and productivity
  • difficulties with learning or concentrating
  • time management
  • procrastination
  • stage fright and social anxiety
  • perfectionism

Study psychologists can also support you in various transition periods, such as returning to your studies after a break or transitioning into working life.

Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ customer service opening hours in the summer of 2023

31.05.2023 Leave a Comment on Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ customer service opening hours in the summer of 2023

Upcoming exceptions to Student and Learning Services customer service opening hours

JOENSUU

1 June – 31 July 2023 the customer service desk in Joensuu is generally open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm. Exceptions to this:

On Wednesday 14 June 2023 the customer service desk in Joensuu is closed.

On Friday 23 June 2023 the customer service desk in Joensuu is closed.

On Thursday 13 July 2023 the customer service desk in Joensuu is open.

On Friday 14 July 2023 the customer service desk in Joensuu is closed.

KUOPIO

1 – 18 June 2023 the customer service desk in Kuopio is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm.

19 June – 16 July 2023 the customer service desk in Kuopio is closed.

17 – 31 July 2023 the customer service desk in Kuopio is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm.

PHONE SERVICE

1 June – 31 July 2023 the phone service is open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 2 pm.

On Thursday 22 June 2023 the phone service is open from 10 am to 1 pm.

On Friday 23 June 2023 the phone service is closed.

Contact information and regular opening hours

From 1 August 2023 onward the Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk will once again be open normally on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 3 pm.

If you are unable to visit the customer service desk during these times, please contact us by email or phone, and we can set up a meeting for a different time.

Visiting address: Joensuu Aurora A, 1st floor; Kuopio Canthia, 2nd floor

Email address: opiskelu@uef.fi (Please note that there might be delays in responses during vacation times)

Phone number: +358 29 445 8900

From 1 August 2023 onward the phone service will once again be open normally: Mon–Fri from 10 am to 3 pm

UEF Summertime Helpline to assist new students on 5 June – 11 August 2023

30.05.2023 Leave a Comment on UEF Summertime Helpline to assist new students on 5 June – 11 August 2023

In summer 2022, the University of Eastern Finland’s Student Services piloted a new peer guidance service for Finnish-speaking degree students. The service has received very good feedback and will be continued in an expanded form in summer 2023.

The summertime helpline offers peer guidance by phone and chat for both Finnish and English-speaking degree students who are about to start their studies in the upcoming autumn semester. In addition to phone and chat, students are advised by a bot that contains answers to the most common and acute questions. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these answers first before contacting the summertime helpline. Both can be found on the same website in
Kamu Student Databank.

The summertime helpline assists new students with questions and concerns about starting their studies in Joensuu and Kuopio. Questions can be related to the campuses, orientation, campus cities, timetables and other practical matters. The service aims to respond to the needs highlighted in student surveys.

There are many questions related to the beginning of studies that may not be easily found in the university’s online materials. When the results of the student admissions are ready in the summer, many of the university’s staff are on holiday, and tutors have not yet started their activities. In this case, the new student may experience uncertainty and anxiety about the upcoming studies and feel alone with their questions. The summertime helpline responds to these needs.

The summertime helpline complements other services for new students at the university. The summertime peer guidance service does not offer any subject-specific counselling, study counselling nor answers questions related to student admissions. The service also does not offer student administration or IT advice. In these questions, the student is directed to the right service where necessary.

People working in the summertime peer guidance service are UEF students/peer tutors trained for the job.

The summertime helpline is open between 5 June and 10 August from Monday to Thursday from 12 noon to 2 pm by phone (+358 29 445 8580) and chat. You can find the chat on the front page of the Kamu Student Handbook as well as in the Orientation for new students.

Sustainability Studies Network expands – already eight Finnish higher education institutions are members

08.05.2023 Leave a Comment on Sustainability Studies Network expands – already eight Finnish higher education institutions are members

The Sustainability Studies Network established by the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Turku expands as the University of Helsinki, the University of Lapland, the University of Oulu, the University of Vaasa and LAB University of Applied Sciences join the network.

With the new members joining, the network’s course selection broadens and becomes more versatile. Through the network, students of the member higher education institutions can find courses related to sustainability and the environment that their home institution does not offer. The courses are open for all degree, doctoral and exchange students of the member higher education institutions.

“The Sustainability Studies Network offers students an opportunity to take sustainability-themed courses from different higher education institutions and faculties. Through the network, we strengthen the cooperation of the higher education institutions and increase the number of courses available to students,” head of the network’s coordination group, Senior Lecturer Outi Ratamäki from the University of Eastern Finland says.

Applications to courses are invited twice a year

The Sustainability Studies Network has been piloted by the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Turku in the academic year 2022-2023. The expanded course selection is offered from the beginning of the academic year 2023-2024.

The call for applications for the courses offered through the network will open in August 2023. In this application round, students can apply for courses offered throughout the academic year. Later in the autumn, there will also be a supplementary call for applications for courses organised in the spring semester. Students can choose one or several courses from the course listing, according to their own interest. Most courses are offered either online or remotely.

More information about the network can be found at www.kestavyysopinnot.fi/. The course selection will be updated to the webpage later this spring.

Students can study courses through the network without including them in their major or minor subject studies. If a student wants to include the courses in their degree, they should contact their supervisor at their home higher education institution.

Further information:

Outi Ratamäki, head of the coordination group of the network, University of Eastern Finland, outi.ratamaki@uef.fi, p. 050 465 1592