The purpose of the upcoming Wellbeing Week is to offer UEF students and staff a well-being programme throughout the week. This year, the theme of the week is to add breaks and activity to everyday life. The programme of the Wellbeing Week has been published on ISYY’s webpage (opens in a new window). In addition […]
The University of Eastern Finland has introduced a renewed operating models for Individual study arrangements and Operating model for preventing inappropriate treatment and harassment from 1 August 2023. Each student has the right to receive reasonable individual study arrangements based on health reasons. Individual study arrangements can be based on any health reason, such as […]
Have you been accepted to a higher education institution in Finland? – Welcome to the FSHS services starting from 1 August. Are you starting your studies in the fall semester of 2023? As a new degree student in higher education you are welcome to use our services at the FSHS. We are here to support […]
Study psychologists are licensed practitioners of psychology who help bachelor’s and master’s degree students in all study-related psychological issues. Counselling aims to improve students’ study wellbeing and support smooth studying. Discussions with the psychologist are always free-of-charge and confidential. In June and July 2023, the study psychologist in Joensuu offers counselling to students on both […]
You can find the latest updates about UEF’s study psychologist service here.
Coffee & Friends (Finnish: Kaverikahvila) event offers low-threshold hanging out after lectures and the opportunity to meet other students over coffee and a snack. All students (exchange students, degree students, doctoral students) of the University of Eastern Finland are welcome to Coffee & Friends. You can come to the café alone or with a friend. […]
The Study well-being group is a closed peer support group for the UEF’s students: The group is hosted by peer counsellors who are themselves students and researchers but also psychology students. Their role is to guide the participants towards improved study well-being by providing knowledge, encouraging self-reflection, and supporting development of study- and stress-resilience skills. The […]
Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time. Sometimes we can feel lonely even when surrounded by people. Especially when adapting to a new culture or new stage of life, loneliness can feel overwhelming. When loneliness is prolonged, it can have a strong negative impact on well-being and studies, and it can feel […]
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 […]
What does quality management mean at the University of Eastern Finland? Quality at the University of Eastern Finland means aligning performance with the objectives to achieve top level education and research that has societal impact. University’s mission is to educate experts and people with competence who have needed skills for society’s different tasks. The education […]
