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Respond to a survey on the accessibility of the University of Eastern Finland Library! [article]

The purpose of the survey is to map the physical and digital accessibility of the library’s services, facilities, collections and communications.  Your answers will help us make the library more accessible. The survey is open from 19 January until 8 February 2026. P. S. Please, visit the library service desk in case you need assistance […]

Accessibility in studies [page]

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 […]

EXAM system accessibility statement [page]

University of Eastern Finland EXAM system accessibility statement This accessibility statement applies to the EXAM system, and it was created on 25 June 2020. The accessibility statement was updated on 7.4.2021. This accessibility statement applies to the EXAM system and not the contents, for example the attachments of a single exam. Accessibility means that as many […]

Accessibility Statement [page]

Kamu – Web service Website The University of Eastern Finland wishes to guarantee the accessibility of its websites in accordance with the law about digital services (306/2019) (in Finnish). This accessibility statement applies to the website Kamu – databanl at kamu.uef.fi provided by wordpress.com and its subsidiary pages. The website was first published on the […]

Guidelines for accessibility in studies are updated [article]

Guidelines for individual arrangements related to entrance examinations and studies are updated via KAMU (The Decision of the Academic Rector 1.8.2023, Instructions for Students and Requesting Individual Study Arrangements). Individual study arrangements refer to measures previously known as special arrangements. Information and links related to accessibility aids, campus facilities, restaurants and dining and special exam […]

Accessibility in studies – aids and facilities [page]

Accessibility refers to the design of physical, psychological and social environments so as to allow everyone to function as equals despite their individual characteristics. At the university, accessibility is something that concerns all students and staff members; however, it is of particular importance to those members of the academic community who have a disability, who […]

Thorium Reader to be used for reading EBSCO e-books as of 14 April 2026 [article]

As of 14 April 2026, EBSCO e-books can once again be downloaded in full to a user’s device, as the service will enable the use of the Thorium Reader reading application for its DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected books. Thorium Reader is already used for downloading Ellibs e-books. All EBSCO e‑books can still be read […]

Study environment inspection highlighted the university’s strengths and development areas [article]

The study environment inspection at the University of Eastern Finland has been completed. This legally mandated inspection is carried out every three years and forms a fundamental part of student collaboration. With study environment inspections, we ensure that our students are doing well in their study community – physically, mentally and socially. In practice, the […]

Short-term exchanges outside of Europe [page]

Bachelor, Master and Doctoral students (without a working contract at UEF) at the University of Eastern Finland can also apply for and participate in shorter exchanges in destinations outside of Europe. These include, for example, various summer and winter schools as well as other short and intensive courses. In practice, a short exchange means participation […]