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. Each session begins with a short introduction on a study-related topic. You can […]
When file names become a creative guessing game and important documents vanish into the wrong folder, thesis work quickly becomes frustrating. Data management for undergraduate students course (1 ECTS) gives you the skills and tools to take control of your research data and keep your thesis project on track from day one. Research data management […]
The University of Eastern Finland will introduce a new service called Fokus during the autumn semester of 2026. The service supports student guidance as well as the monitoring of education. Fokus brings together information on study progress from the Peppi system into a single view and presents it in a clear and visual way. The […]
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 […]
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 1–3 months before the defence Approximately one month before the defence One […]
You are entitled to high-quality supervision As a doctoral researcher, you are entitled to high-quality supervision that supports both your research process and your development as an independent researcher. Supervision should be expert, goal-oriented, and conducive to the progress of both your doctoral studies and your research. You are entitled to regular supervisory meetings, feedback, […]
The Kamu online service for students has been reformed, and the new and improved website will be published on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. The address is the same as before: kamu.uef.fi/en. Kamu continues to bring together the instructions, tools and links to different services that are needed in the studies, but the website has been […]
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 […]
This page presents the key requirements related to the preparation, examination and assessment of doctoral dissertations at the Faculty of Health Sciences and gives you an overview of the different stages of the process. Dissertation requirements and recommendations Your dissertation must demonstrate that you have gained an in-depth understanding of your own field of research, […]
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 […]
