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) […]
Student Union ISYY organises this summer Stay Active! – students’ wellbeing in summertime -project with the funding from European Social Fund. Project is organised at Joensuu campus and online between 22.6.– 31.8.2020. The events are open to all UEF students. Students of the Kuopio campus can also participate in online events. The aim of the […]
Students’ Mental Health Day will be held on Thursday 23rd of April. This year, Nyyti ry’s campaign theme is friendship. Friends and social support have an important role in wellbeing, especially during exceptional times. Belonging to a study community supports students’ mental health and progression of studies. #letsdosomething – together! Further information ISYY.fi Nyyti.fi: #Letsdosomethin […]
The guidance point (in Finnish: Hyvinvointineuvola) at Kuopio campus offers students advice and guidance on services related to well-being. Finnish Student Health Service´s health nurses, Campus Chaplain, anti-harassment contact person of student union and personnel from Language Centre and Sykettä Sport Services will take turns to meet you. The well-being guidance point will be open […]
New Contact Point of Wellbeing “Hyvinvointineuvola” on Kuopio campus offers students advice and guidance on services related to wellbeing. The Wellbeing Point is a pilot project and it is open every week on Thursday 9-11, starting 31. October 2019 in Canthia building Room CA206 (2nd floor). Similar Service will start in Joensuu later on January […]
The week is arranged jointly by ISYY (The Student Union of UEF) and SYL (National Union of University Students in Finland). Programme in English on Joensuu campus: Monday 28 Oct: UEF and sustainable development research seminar at 12.00-14.00, Carelia C2 Tuesday 29 Oct: Documentary screening: “TONY – The Chocolate Case” The documentary film “TONY” tells […]
New Contact Points of Wellbeing on campuses offers students advice and guidance on services related to wellbeing. Drop in to find out more about the services on the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS), UEF study psychologists, career counsellors, UEF chaplains, Sykettä Sport Services and the Student union ISYY (Anti-Harassment Contact Persons). The Wellbeing Contact Point […]
The aim of the Wellbeing Week is to help students to look after their physical and mental health. The focus is on stress-management, healthy lifestyles and student welfare in general. The Wellbeing Week is held once a year in both Joensuu and Kuopio. During the week there are presentations, talks, events and general guidance related […]
The campus happening Campus Crash (Kampusrysäys) will start the academic year of UEF’s new students for the eighth time. The event will be held in Joensuu and Kuopio on Thursday 5.9.2019. The City Orienteering (kaupunkisuunnistus), an event, where students will go around their campus city in groups and complete different kinds of tasks given to […]
As a member of the Student Union (opens in a new tab), you are entitled to a student ID card and the benefits and services that come with it. ISYY, the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland is responsible for looking out for the interests and rights of the university’s students. Ordering a […]
