Do you process personal data in your assignments or thesis? Personal data means all information relating to a natural person that makes it possible to directly or indirectly identify the person. Direct identifiers include a person’s name, personal identity code, photo, video footage, voice recording, email address containing the person’s name, and handwritten signature. A […]
NOTE! As of August 1, 2025, preliminary examiners must submit their statement to the faculty no later than thirty (30) days after the thesis has been sent to them. If necessary, the dean may grant an extension. An eligible doctoral dissertation may be a monograph or a collection of research articles. A collection of research […]
NOTE! As of August 1, 2025, preliminary examiners must submit their statement to the faculty no later than thirty (30) days after the thesis has been sent to them. If necessary, the dean may grant an extension. Requirements for Doctoral Dissertation The doctoral dissertation shall demonstrate that the doctoral researcher has in-depth knowledge of their […]
Personal study plan Your doctoral studies will be specified in the personal study plan (PSP). The PSP must be created within three months after receiving the right to study. Create the plan in co-operation with your main supervisor in Peppi system or by using the doctoral study plan -form, depending on the instructions of your […]
If you have been employed as a new member of staff, you will obtain information on employment relationship matters, for example: Guide for international staff New staff orientations events organised every academic term (requires UEF login) Personnel arriving from abroad (requires UEF login) New employee quick start guide (requires UEF login) 10 steps to become UEFian (requires […]
Career models of the UEF Four-Stage Career Model and Tenure Track Model are used in the University of Eastern Finland (as well as many other Finnish universities). Four-Stage Career Model The model seeks to promote academic career advancement and goal-oriented transition from one stage to another. The first stage for both researchers and teachers is […]
Career plan It is useful to start career planning at the beginning of doctoral studies for a number of reasons. It will help you develop your learning goals, proactively acquire knowledge and skills, discover how to utilise your knowledge in variable setting, and build confidence in yourself and your career opportunities. URA-T is a Moodle-based […]
The university’s Communications and Media Relations raises awareness of research carried out at the university by, e.g., adding information about upcoming public examinations in the university’s events calendar and publishing doctoral dissertation news releases on the university’s website and social media channels, and also by sharing this information with the media. The faculties’ designated Communications […]
The University Library and the editors of the university publication series will be happy to assist you in all matters relating to the publishing of your dissertation. In addition, the university’s Communications and Media Relations will assist you with drafting your press release and sending it out to various media. Indeed, the only things you […]
The post-doctoral party, karonkka, is an old academic tradition. Karonkka takes place in the evening of the public examination (also called public defence). The post-doctoral party is held in the honour of the opponent. You act as the host of the party. You can decide the venue for the party. Choose a place that fits […]
