Decision on the opponent, custos and date of the public defence Begin by agreeing on the date of your public defence together with your supervisor and the proposed opponent. Once the date has been agreed, your head of department and principal supervisor will propose the opponent and submit their contact details to [email protected]. The vice […]
On this page, you will find instructions for preparing for the day of your defence, the procedure of the defence, and practical arrangements at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Please familiarise yourself with these instructions well in advance — they will help you focus on the essentials as the day of your defence approaches. Agreeing […]
Finalising your dissertation and arranging the public examination Once you have received permission to proceed to public examination of doctoral dissertation, it is time to finalise your dissertation for publication and arrange the practicalities of your public examination. The public examination is held to examine the doctoral dissertation publicly and can usually be held within two months of the faculty granting permission to proceed to public examination. This gives you enough time to complete the publication process, […]
Moodle will be unavailable from 27 to 28 July 2026, during which time courses will be transferred from eLearn Moodle to the new UEF Moodle platform. During the break, both eLearn Moodle and the new UEF Moodle platform will be unavailable. After the break, operations will resume as normal in the new UEF Moodle environment, […]
The Supervision Plan is a document, which supports the collaboration between the doctoral researcher and the supervisors. The Plan guides the discussion and agreement on the mutual division of duties, on the practices and working methods of supervision as well as on the schedule and the ways of conducting doctoral research. The parties share and […]
During your university studies, you will write many types of texts: essays, learning diaries, summaries and theses. This guide covers the most common types of written assignments, their formatting requirements, and referencing and source conventions. Each subject has its own specific guidelines. Always check the practices of your own subject in your learning environment and follow them. Types of […]
We all have our own strengths when it comes to learning, and you can develop them during your studies. Concentrating, managing your time, reading or writing may sometimes feel like hard work, even when you are motivated. Challenges with learning do not mean a lack of ability. Often, they are simply related to the way your brain processes […]
The University of Eastern Finland has insured you against accidents and certain damages during your studies. This page explains what the insurance covers, when it is valid and what to do if something happens. For health insurance information, check student health care-page. Accident insurance As a student, you have statutory accident insurance while studying (460/2015). The insurance is valid when you are […]
Looking for company and a steady rhythm for your studies? Join the Study Buddies group and try out the Pomodoro technique – focused study intervals followed by short breaks. You can work on whatever is currently on your plate, whether it’s writing, reading, or other assignments. Who can join? The group is open to all UEF students on the […]
If you are studying in a bachelor’s or master’s programme at UEF, you can use the study psychologist services. There are three study psychologists at the University of Eastern Finland who support your wellbeing and help your studies progress smoothly. Study psychologists are licensed psychologists, and all conversations with them are confidential and free of charge. At […]
