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February application period for outgoing exchange studies is open! [article]

The February application period for outgoing student exchange during the academic year 2024-2025 is open 1-15 February 2024. The application period ends on 15 Feb at 3:00 PM (15:00). During this application period, degree students of the University of Eastern Finland are invited to apply for exchange studies in the following exchange programmes: Applying Calls […]

Study Wellbeing Group in Joensuu starts in February [article]

The Study well-being group is a closed peer support group for the UEF’s students:  The group is hosted by peer counsellors who are themselves students and researchers but also psychology students. Their role is to guide the participants towards improved study well-being by providing knowledge, encouraging self-reflection, and supporting development of study- and stress-resilience skills. The […]

University of Eastern Finland to introduce an internal whistleblowing channel [article]

The European Union has adopted the so-called Whistleblowing Directive, which seeks to ensure that persons discovering suspected breaches of EU law in the course of their work can anonymously report them without fear of retaliation. In Finland, the Act on the Protection of Persons Reporting Breaches of EU Law is expected to enter into force […]

Loneliness is a communal issue – support is available [article]

Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time. Sometimes we can feel lonely even when surrounded by people. Especially when adapting to a new culture or new stage of life, loneliness can feel overwhelming. When loneliness is prolonged, it can have a strong negative impact on well-being and studies, and it can feel […]

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 […]

Peer support in doctoral education [page]

Association of doctoral researchers (ItäVä) Doctoral researchers at UEF have their own association called ItäVä, which operates on both campuses. Peer mentoring training and supportive groups In peer mentoring, doctoral researchers share their experiences and knowledge in a committed small group. Peer mentoring groups comprise of equal members: There is no experienced mentor and a […]

Support for studies and well-being during summer [article]

The Finnish Student Health Service operates normally during summertime. Ohjaamos are one-stop guidance centres that operate in over 70 cities around Finland. You can get support regarding your well-being, studying, employment and housing. Generally, you can walk in without a prior appointment. You can find the contact information of your local Ohjaamo here. Finnish Employment […]

Consultation from study psychologist in June [article]

Are you struggling with summer studies? Would you like some support from the study psychologist? During the month of June it is possible to discuss any worries you may have with our study psychologist intern Katja. Send a contact request via SMS to the number +358 50 575 9687. Click here to read more about […]