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University of Eastern Finland tightens its recommendation on the use of face masks from 8 October; in-person teaching in the spring semester 2021 will be offered as possible [article]

The University of Eastern Finland responds to the escalation of the COVID-19 situation in its campus cities by recommending the use of face masks in all facilities with several people present, including on lectures. The new recommendation will enter into force on Thursday, 8 October 2020. The university’s earlier recommendation only pertained to situations where […]

Sports Afternoon programme has been canceled for Wednesday, 7 October 2020 [article]

By the decision of the University of Eastern Finland, Karelia University of Applied Sciences and Savonia University of Applied Sciences, the Sports Afternoon programme has been canceled on Wednesday, 7 October 2020. The reason for the cancellation is the rapid progression of the corona epidemic and the consequent increase in the risk of infection. An […]

Information for new staff members [page]

If you have been employed as a new member of staff, you will obtain information on employment relationship matters, for example: Guide for international staff New staff orientations events organised every academic term (requires UEF login) Personnel arriving from abroad (requires UEF login) New employee quick start guide (requires UEF login) 10 steps to become UEFian (requires […]

Wellbeing of doctoral researchers [page]

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) […]

UEF students – Welcome to the anniversary events in October 2020! [article]

UEF in association with its partners offers the university’s students an opportunity to celebrate UEF’s 10th anniversary on both campuses. On Friday, 2 October, the Lehtiä Ilosaaressa festival will rock the city of Joensuu, and UEF students can buy tickets at a student-friendly price of 10 euros! The festival’s line-up features the Finnish artists Sanni, Evelina, […]

Student exchange is allowed in the spring semester [article]

The University of Eastern Finland has decided to: allow student exchange (both incoming and outgoing) for the spring semester while observing the guidelines issued by the university, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, as well as the guidelines of the destination countries and host institutions; and make […]

What to do when a person who has been on campus is diagnosed with COVID-19? [article]

A staff member diagnosed with COVID-19: is ordered into quarantine by the health authorities, notifies his or her immediate supervisor of a possible sick leave and quarantine in accordance with the university’s normal procedure (infectious disease allowance from Kela is applied for for the university, since the employee will be paid salary for the time of […]

Stay safe on campus – summary of UEF’s coronavirus guidelines [article]

Dear student, The autumn has arrived and unlike many of us expected in the spring, the coronavirus pandemic is still with us. This means that in order for it to be safe to work and study on campus, we all need to act responsibly and follow the guidelines given. This email contains a summary of […]

Library services from 17.8. onwards [article]

Joensuu campus library and KUH Medical library will open on August 17, 2020 with summer opening hours. Kuopio campus library will open on September 1, 2020. Library facilities will be open for borrowing and returning on the principle of self-service. The exceptional pickup service of books for uefians will cease on Thu August 13. Reservations […]