NB! If you have a contract of employment at UEF (for example trainee, researcher, research assistant etc.), please contact International Mobility Services before starting your application! A contract of employment may have changed your status in SoleMOVE from “student” to “staff” and it needs to be changed before you can access the correct application form. […]
The number of mental health-related sick leaves of employees has increased sharply. For the first time, mental disorders surpassed musculoskeletal diseases as the main cause for retirement on a disability pension. Similarly, more and more students suffer from mental health problems, according to the Finnish Student Health and Wellbeing Survey. The numbers of mental health-related […]
The University of Eastern Finland responds to the escalation of the COVID-19 situation in its campus cities by recommending the use of face masks in all facilities with several people present, including on lectures. The new recommendation will enter into force on Thursday, 8 October 2020. The university’s earlier recommendation only pertained to situations where […]
Digital Services UEF Digital Services offers ICT and Learning Technology services for UEF staff and students. You can contact IT Servicedesk by phone, via chat, email or eServices (see below). eServices On the eServices website (requires UEF login), you can request online support for the use of different UEF services or report on any disruptions. You […]
Courses in career planning and job searching To support career planning and enhance job searching skills of doctoral researchers, UEF Doctoral School organises two courses on an annual basis: Career planning portfolio for doctoral researchers, which focuses on identifying one’s strengths, development needs, interests, values, and goals, and identifying different career options – Tools for […]
After the public examination, the opponent gives the faculty a written statement about the dissertation, and you have the opportunity to submit a rejoinder to the opponent’s statement if you are not satisfied with the evaluation. The faculty approves or rejects the doctoral dissertation and decides on the grade. Applying for a Doctoral Degree You […]
Conducting doctoral studies is interesting and intriguing. It is also challenging, and an engagement of several years. Research may not proceed well, and funding may cease leading to a need to obtain another job. Therefore, it is important to proactively take care of your well being. The major stress factors according to an extensive (n=6000) […]
The right to pursue doctoral studies does not include funding or a contract of employment or teaching tasks at the University. However, full-time doctoral students need funding to cover their costs of living and potential research costs (travel costs, research material etc.). Funding options should be discussed with the supervisor already when planning to apply […]
Supervisors In the beginning of doctoral studies, at least two supervisors will be appointed for every doctoral researcher. The supervisors are appointed by the Dean in the decision on admission to doctoral studies. The requirements for the supervisors vary among the faculties. Changing supervisors The supervisor can be replaced for a justified reason or additional […]
Kamu – Web service Website The University of Eastern Finland wishes to guarantee the accessibility of its websites in accordance with the law about digital services (306/2019) (in Finnish). This accessibility statement applies to the website Kamu – databanl at kamu.uef.fi provided by wordpress.com and its subsidiary pages. The website was first published on the […]
