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 […]
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 […]
Student Mental Health Day is celebrated every spring. This year, the day is Wednesday, April 19. and the campaign lasts the whole 16th week. Students’ Mental Health Day is a campaign day organised by the Student Wellbeing Network. During the day and campaign related students’ mental health situation is highlighted and everyone is encouraged to […]
Joensuu Campus Library is excited to announce two new additions to improve the customer experience for all library users. Firstly, the introduction of Sound zones in Joensuu to help customers easily identify areas within the library where they can collaborate and work together, as well as areas where they can concentrate in silence. Secondly, the […]
Coffee & Friends (Finnish: Kaverikahvila) event offers low-threshold hanging out after lectures and the opportunity to meet other students over coffee and a snack. All students (exchange students, degree students, doctoral students) of the University of Eastern Finland are welcome to Coffee & Friends. You can come to the café alone or with a friend. […]
Due to the strike of the Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT, transport between the library offices is at a standstill, so the arrival of the reserved material may be delayed. The strike may also affect the arrival of the latest printed journals. According to current information, the strike will continue until 21 February […]
The February application period for outgoing student exchange during the academic year 2024-2025 is open 1-15 February 2024. The application period ends on 15 Feb at 3:00 PM (15:00). During this application period, degree students of the University of Eastern Finland are invited to apply for exchange studies in the following exchange programmes: Applying Calls […]
The old email address based authentication method is valid for a time being. When you are connected to UEF’s network, MOT Kielipalvelu is ready for use at www.sanakirja.fi without signing up.
The Study well-being group is a closed peer support group for the UEF’s students: The group is hosted by peer counsellors who are themselves students and researchers but also psychology students. Their role is to guide the participants towards improved study well-being by providing knowledge, encouraging self-reflection, and supporting development of study- and stress-resilience skills. The […]
SYKETTÄ Joensuu and Kuopio are again taking part in Winter cycling competition Kilometrikisa which will be held between 1st of January and 28th of February 2023. SYKETTÄ Joensuu and Kuopio have their own teams. All UEF, Karelia UAS and Savonia UAS students and staff members are welcome to attend teams! Kilometrikisa is a light-hearted cycling […]
