The University of Eastern Finland tightens its regulations relating to the COVID-19 coronavirus. As of Friday, 13 March 2020, all work- and studies-related travel abroad is prohibited, and leisure time travel is recommended to be avoided as well. Everyone returning from abroad must work or study from home for 14 days before coming to the […]
Teaching at the University of Eastern Finland is organised normally at the moment. However, since the coronavirus situation keeps evolving and it can be seen that the epidemic is expanding, the University of Eastern Finland seeks to safeguard the availability of teaching also under exceptional circumstances. The university’s Academic Rector decided on 12 March 2020 […]
The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared the coronavirus situation a pandemic. Several countries have already decided to cancel public events attracting large international crowds. Although this is not yet the official recommendation issued by the Finnish authorities, the university strongly recommends that its staff members and students refrain from attending Kontiolahti Biathlon, or any […]
In early 2020 different cases of pneumonia have been observed in the Chinese city of Wuhan located in Hubei province. The cause of these infections has been identified as an outbreak of a new type of coronavirus. There are no known cases of Wuhan coronaviruses in Finland according to the Finnish institute for health and […]
The general recommendation to use masks has been lifted at the University of Eastern Finland with three exceptions, following the instructions issued by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). THL recommends the continued use of masks in public indoor spaces and public transport for those seeking treatment or a test because of a […]
Communicable diseases refer to respiratory infections, various poxes and stomach flu, for example. You may work on campus only when you are healthy. If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection or, for example, stomach flu, stay home. Contact your supervisor or teacher responsible for your course about your absence from work or, if your […]
The University of Eastern Finland’s recommendation on online teaching will end at the end of January. On-campus teaching will be resumed gradually, while taking pedagogical viewpoints and restrictions on public gatherings into consideration. The number of people attending lectures, exams and public examinations of doctoral dissertations is limited to 20 people at a time until […]
The University of Eastern Finland continues its recommendation on online teaching and remote work until the end of January 2022 due to the coronavirus situation, which continues to be difficult. On-campus teaching will only be organised on courses where it is deemed essential, and everyone participating in on-campus teaching is required to wear a mask. […]
The University of Eastern Finland moves to online teaching, except for the necessary contact teaching, until 16 January 2022 due to the coronavirus situation. Recommendation for remote work will also come into force until 16 January 2022. University follows national guidelines, recommendations issued by the regional coronavirus working group, and orders given by the State […]
Welcome to a UEF info session on Thursday, 16 December 2021, starting at 13.00. The topics to be discussed include the university’s activities and resources in 2022, as well as information about the coronavirus situation and the university’s guidelines. The info session will be led by the Rector, Academic Rector and Director of Administration. A […]
