The post-doctoral party (in Finnish: karonkka) is a long-standing academic tradition in which the newly graduated doctoral candidate thanks the opponent, the custos, and others who contributed to the doctoral dissertation. However, organising a post-doctoral party is entirely voluntary, and you are free to arrange a celebration that suits you – or alternatively, take the […]
The post-doctoral party (in Finnish: karonkka) is held on the evening of the defence in honour of the opponent. You act as the host of the evening. This page covers the key practices of the party: who to invite, how to word the invitation, the dress code, seating arrangements and how speeches and response speeches […]
The post-doctoral party (in Finnish: “karonkka”) is an old academic tradition. It is usually held in the evening after the public examination in honour of the opponent. As the host, you are responsible for the arrangements, the event and the costs. Below is a description of a traditional academic post-doctoral party. However, you are free […]
Below is a timeline covering the entire defence process, from the granting of permission to defend to the day of the public defence. The timelines are indicative and intended to help you plan your own schedule. Immediately after receiving the permission to defend• Contact the editor-in-chief of the publication series.• Agree on and reserve the […]
Reserving the auditorium for the defence The public defence must be arranged so that the doctoral candidate, the custos, and the opponent are all present on the Joensuu or Kuopio campus. The vice dean may grant an exception to this rule for a justified reason. The following academic affairs secretaries can help you reserve the […]
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 the dissertation and arranging the public examination Once you have received the 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 […]
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The Education Regulations constitute the university’s degree regulations as referred to in Section 41 of the Universities Act (558/2009), approved by the UEF Board. The Education Regulations apply to degrees awarded and studies completed at the University of Eastern Finland, and where applicable, to other forms of education, including joint degrees. The Education Regulations also apply, […]
Self-study facilities are intended for students’ independent work. Please remember to follow the university’s hygiene and safety guidelines in the spaces. Access badge You can access the 24/7 self-study facilities with an access badge. The access badge is free of charge and is valid for the duration of your study rights. Where can I get […]
