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Pilot of the Study Progress Monitoring Tool (Fokus) [article]

What does study progress monitoring mean? It is a new tool integrated into Peppi that collects information on study progress and presents it in a clear format. With this tool, students and counsellors can monitor progress, identify potential challenges early, and plan solutions. Fokus is used in student guidance as well as in teaching planning […]

Students assess Kamu: user-friendly site – search could be improved [article]

In September 2025, the University of Eastern Finland conducted a survey among its students to evaluate Kamu’s usability, content, and development needs. According to the survey, the most sought information in Kamu relates to study planning, study administration instructions, and practical matters such as facilities, IT services, and lunch options. Among different content formats, students […]

Funding options for doctoral researchers  [page]

The right to pursue doctoral studies does not include funding, a contract of employment, or teaching tasks at the university. However, full-time doctoral students need funding to cover their living costs and potential research costs (travel costs, research materials, etc.). Funding options should be discussed with the supervisor already when planning to apply for a […]

Sustainable exchange [page]

The sustainability of exchange studies can be viewed from several different perspectives. Ecological sustainability refers to the environmental effects of going on an exchange, such as emissions caused by travel and consumption related to the exchange. The social dimension, on the other hand, describes the effects of the exchange on local people, communities and, more […]

Need eSupport? Visit asiointi.uef.fi [article]

eServices – asiointi.uef.fi is a solution combining the various customer service channels into one whole. In this bulletin, we will tell you about the eServices mainly from IT Services’ and eLearning Support Services’ – Oppitupa and Oppari – points of view. With eServices, you can read acute and current announcements as well as news concerning […]

Exceptions to Student and Learning Services’ offices’ opening hours [article]

Tulevat poikkeusaukioloajat Viikoilla 15–16 Opintopalveluiden asiakaspalvelu on auki seuraavalla tavalla: Ajankohtaiset aukioloajat Opintopalveluiden asiakaspalvelutiski on auki maanantaisin, keskiviikkoisin ja perjantaisin klo 10–15. Mikäli et pääse asioimaan näinä aukioloaikoina, otathan yhteyttä sähköpostitse tai puhelimitse, jotta voimme sopia tapaamisen muulle ajalle. Käyntiosoite: Joensuussa Aurora A, 1. krs; Kuopiossa Canthia, 2. krs Sähköpostiosoite: [email protected] (Huomaathan, että loma-aikoina vastausajat ovat tavallista […]

Support for Master’s Thesis Writing [article]

Experiencing writer’s block? Cannot decide whether your overall text structure works or not? Not sure about the referencing style to use? Need some ideas on how to paraphrase better?   The course Support for Master’s Thesis Writing is here to help you and provide you guidance in your writing process.  We will overview the elements included […]

Microsoft 365 Copilot [page]

The Microsoft 365 Copilot service offered by the university includes e.g. e-mail, personal storage, co-working spaces, digital notebook, Office tools (also available for UEF students to download to their own mobile devices and computers) and a search center. New apps and tools are constantly added to the Microsoft 365 Copilot environment. A list of tools […]

Join Academic Bicycle Challenge 2021 in May! [article]

Bicycles can change the world – at least a bit! Academic Bicycle Challenge (ABC) is the cycling campaign designed for staff and students of academic institutions. In recent years, more than 60 universities from all over the world participated, cycling hundreds of thousands of kilometres. This year the goal is to achieve even more! During […]

Join Academic Bicycle Challenge 2021 in May! [article]

Bicycles can change the world – at least a bit! Academic Bicycle Challenge (ABC) is the cycling campaign designed for staff and students of academic institutions. In recent years, more than 60 universities from all over the world participated, cycling hundreds of thousands of kilometres. This year the goal is to achieve even more! During […]