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Safety first as universities prepare for student admissions – any entrance exam changes reported by 15 April 2020 [article]

The Finnish universities are following up on the spread of the coronavirus pandemic and are carefully preparing for the practical arrangements of student admissions under these exceptional circumstances. Universities are preparing for different scenarios in close collaboration with Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture and the Finnish National Agency for Education in compliance with the […]

Safety and security [page]

The crime rate is low in Finland in comparison to most other European countries. Visitors have little need to fear for their personal safety or their property. Nevertheless, reasonable caution with personal belongings is always recommended as a precaution. Incoming international students are reminded to take into consideration that although Finland is a safe, tolerant […]

Education regulations [page]

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 […]

Library’s Christmas season opening hours [article]

Joensuu and Kuopio Campus Libraries Year 2023 Mon–Thu 18.–21.12.2023 8am–3pm (Customer service 10am–3pm)Fri 22.12.2023 8am–1pm (Customer service 10am–1pm)Sat–Tue 23.–26.12.2023 ClosedWed–Fri 27.–29.12.2023 8am–3pm (Customer service 10am–3pm)Sat–Sun 30.–31.12.2023 Closed Year 2024 Mon 1.1.2024 ClosedTue–Fri 2.–5.1.2024 8am–3pm (Customer service 10am–3pm)Sat–Sun 6.–7.1.2024 Closed The 24/7 self-study facilities The 24/7 self-study facilities of Campus Libraries are open during the Christmas […]

Renewed operating models for the studies [article]

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 […]

Preparing for rotating power outages at UEF Library [article]

Due to energy shortages resulting from the global energy crisis, locally imposed rotating power outages are possible, and they will affect the library services at UEF. The university has prepared practical instructions for power outages, all of which can be found on this website. Please read the following instructions for library customers: You can find detailed […]

The University of Eastern Finland prepares for rotating power outages [article]

Due to energy shortages resulting from the global energy crisis, locally imposed rotating power outages are possible, and they will affect the staff, students and partners working on the Joensuu and Kuopio Campus of the University of Eastern Finland (UEF). The university is preparing for possible rotating power outages, also known as rolling blackouts. The […]

Rule violations at the 24/7 self-service facility of Carelia building in Joensuu [article]

There have been rule violations at the 24/7 self-service facility of Carelia building in autumn semester. With their personal access badges, some users have let other persons to the facility. The facility has also been used for accommodation purposes. The facility is meant for self-study. When a user gets an access badge to the 24/7 […]

Student Well-being Survey as a Part of the Study Environment Inspections [article]

Study environment inspections are carried out at all universities every three years and at the University of Eastern Finland it will be carried out during this spring. The inspections are coordinated by student healthcare (FSHS) and carried out together with students, the staff at the educational institution and the health inspector of the municipality in […]