For those who use Ellibs on computer, it is now possible to download eBooks to Thorium Reader. Thorium Reader supports the open-source Readium LCP (Licensed Content Protection) protection method for eBooks. Thorium Reader has paid special attention to accessibility. The application has, for example, a built-in read aloud feature for eBooks and extensive options for […]
1 January 2024Pursuant to Section 14 of the Universities Act (558/2009), the Board of the University has, on 12 December 2023, approved these Education Regulations, which shall be applied in the university’s operations in addition to what is laid down in the acts and decrees, and in the University Regulations of the University of Eastern […]
The Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2023–2024 will be held on the Joensuu Campus, Carelia Hall (Yliopistokatu 4) on Thursday, 7 September 2023, from 12:00-15:30. The ceremony programme will start at 14:15 and can be followed online. The link will be published on the ceremony website. The opening ceremony will start with an academic […]
An AI policy, which is introduced briefly on this page, is followed at the University of Eastern Finland. The full version of the AI policy is available on the university’s intranet. The use of AI does not absolve students of responsibility as regards the content and quality of their study attainments. Guidelines in brief: The […]
YUFE Alliance’s (link opens in a new tab) Spring 2023 Student Journey Call is approaching. Many in UEF do not yet know what this is about – or that without a Student Journey right many of YUFE’s great possibilities for internationalization stay out of student’s reach. Luckily there is further information available! YUFE is organizing […]
Repair work is being done at the Joensuu Campus Library’s 3A hall. Some of our material has been temporarily moved to make room for it. As usually, you can use The Call Number Guide to locate the material or you can ask the library. The Kalevala collection is unavailable during the repair work. Suomen Yliopistokiinteistöt […]
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 […]
SYKETTÄ Kuopio University Sports Services’ new physical activity counselling service offers free and low-threshold individual counselling and support for students who do not exercise enough for their health and well-being, or who need advice on how to become more active in their everyday lives, or support in starting physical activity. Physical activity counselling consists of […]
Accessibility Accessibility refers to implementing a physical, mental, and social environment where everyone, regardless of their personal capabilities, can act and interact equally with others. At the university, accessibility affects all students and staff members, but it is especially important to those members of the university community who have a disability, who are ageing, or […]
The aim of the survey is to obtain diverse information on students’ experiences and views on learning and studying in higher education. We hope that every higher education student will respond to the survey based on their own experiences of studying. Everyone’s answer is important. The survey is part of the Evaluation of the state […]
