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Responsible use of leisure time contributes to more contact teaching in higher education institutions and a swift return to normal conditions [article]

Reminder by the Ministry of Education and Culture, the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) and the Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK): Responsible use of leisure time contributes to more contact teaching in higher education institutions and a swift return to normal conditions All students have the right […]

University of Eastern Finland gets back to normal studying and working by autumn [article]

The coronavirus situation in Finland has improved significantly, and the vaccination programme is also in good gear. This makes it possible to get back to normal in studies and work over the summer and by next autumn – while of course taking any possible orders given by the authorities into consideration. Teaching in the autumn […]

50-person limit on gatherings lifted, physical distancing and hygiene guidelines must still be followed [article]

The Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland decided on 17 May 2021 to ease restrictions on gatherings. Public events and general meetings organised indoors and in limited spaces outdoors may have more than 50 people attending, provided that their safety can be ensured. In practice, this means strict adherence to the physical distancing (2 […]

Learning Agreement instructions for outgoing exchange students [page]

Instructions for outgoing exchange students All outgoing exchange students from UEF must make a study plan (Learning Agreement, LA) for their exchange period. The Learning Agreement is, essentially, a list of courses you will take during your exchange at the host university NB! You do not need to have a Learning Agreement in your first […]

20-person limit on gatherings continues on both campuses until 22 April 2021 [article]

The Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland has continued its order which prohibits, in the municipalities of its area of jurisdiction, all public events and general meetings, both indoors and outdoors, which have more than 20 people attending. The order is in effect from 23 March 2021 to 22 April 2021 and it is […]

20-person limit on gatherings continues on both campuses until 22 March 2021 [article]

The Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland has continued its order which prohibits, in the municipalities of its area of jurisdiction, all public events and general meetings, both indoors and outdoors, which have more than 20 people attending. The order is in effect from 23 February 2021 to 22 March 2021 and it is […]

University of Eastern Finland is preparing to return to normal in next autumn’s teaching [article]

At the University of Eastern Finland, teaching in the autumn semester 2021 is prepared to be organised without any restrictions on physical attendance, facility capacities or group sizes. The well-being of teachers and students plays an important role in the planning of next autumn’s teaching. However, it is likely that the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t fully […]

Reminder: please remain studying remotely from home if someone in your household is exposed to COVID-19 [article]

Due to the worsening coronavirus situation in Kuopio, the regional coronavirus coordination group now recommends remote work also to those who live in the same household with someone who has been exposed to the coronavirus. The objective of the recommendation is to prevent the region from entering the community transmission phase of the epidemic, which […]

20-person limit on gatherings continues on both campuses until 22 February 2021 [article]

The Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland has continued its order which prohibits, in the municipalities of its area of jurisdiction, all public events and general meetings, both indoors and outdoors, which have more than 20 people attending. The order is in effect from 23 January 2021 to 22 February 2021 and it is […]

Student exchange is allowed in the spring semester [article]

The University of Eastern Finland has decided to: allow student exchange (both incoming and outgoing) for the spring semester while observing the guidelines issued by the university, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, as well as the guidelines of the destination countries and host institutions; and make […]