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Teaching, working and services on UEF’s campuses are being restored gradually over the summer and autumn [article]

The return of students to the university’s campuses will begin in August–September, when in-person teaching is prioritised for the university’s new students in particular. Approximately 200 courses will be delivered as in-person teaching in August–September, while paying close attention to safe use of the facilities. Most of the university’s teaching will, however, be offered online […]

Remember to apply for student financial aid and housing allowance (KELA announcement 9.6.2020) [article]

Were you granted a place of study? Remember to apply for student financial aid and housing allowance New students should apply for student financial aid and general housing allowance in time. Student financial aid and housing allowance are applied for on separate applications. New students can apply for student financial aid when the place of […]

Library, Oppari or IT Services? Who to contact when you have problems with programmes or connections? [article]

Library Cannot access article full text Cannot access an ebook Cannot login to UEF Primo Contact Oppari Assistance in sign Teams and Zoom Using Office apps Installing progammes Creating pdf files Contact IT Services (Tipa) Changing password VPN Contact  

Food assistance for students [article]

Higher education institutions operating in Joensuu and Kuopio have acknowledged that the coronavirus epidemic is placing some students in need of special assistance. The educational institutions have now joined forces, making donations to support their students. These donations are used to purchase food vouchers that will be distributed to students by parishes’ diaconal workers. Students […]

Student’s Mental Health Day 2020 [article]

Students’ Mental Health Day will be held on Thursday 23rd of April. This year, Nyyti ry’s campaign theme is friendship. Friends and social support have an important role in wellbeing, especially during exceptional times. Belonging to  a study community supports students’ mental health and progression of studies. #letsdosomething – together! Further information ISYY.fi Nyyti.fi: #Letsdosomethin […]

Safety first as universities prepare for student admissions – any entrance exam changes reported by 15 April 2020 [article]

The Finnish universities are following up on the spread of the coronavirus pandemic and are carefully preparing for the practical arrangements of student admissions under these exceptional circumstances. Universities are preparing for different scenarios in close collaboration with Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture and the Finnish National Agency for Education in compliance with the […]

Important bulletin to students [article]

Dear University of Eastern Finland student, We sincerely hope that the transition to distance learning caused by the coronavirus situation has been a smooth one for you. Moreover, we look forward to seeing you back on campus, safe and sound, after the state of emergency eventually gets lifted in the future. The university’s facilities will […]

Anxious about the coronavirus? Join Nyyti´s chat 31.3.2020 at 15-17 [article]

In this chat you can share and receive peer support about the fear and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus. Come and share your thoughts and feelings with other students on Nyyti’s Chat. You can join the chat through Nyyti’s website: https://www.nyyti.fi/en/opiskelijoille/chat/ This group chat is meant for all students. You don’t need to register or […]

Oppari services during the UEF closure [article]

Even though UEF campus is now closed, Oppari continues to offer services in the digital domain. Don’t hesitate to contact us! You may reach us: by online chat (Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-14:00) At the Oppari Teams site (sign with UEF account) (Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00, Sat 9:30-14:00) By Oppari email address: servicedesk@uef.fi By phone: (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00): +358 […]