Coffee & Friends
Last modified: 13.05.2026
PrintCoffee & Friends is a relaxed get-together where you can meet other students over coffee and a snack. All University of Eastern Finland students are welcome – including exchange students, degree students and doctoral students. You can come on your own or bring a friend
Each session also includes optional, laid-back activities. You are free to stay for as long as you like.
When and where?
- Kuopio: Tuesdays, 3–5 pm at Lukema (starting 27 January)
- Joensuu: Tuesdays, 4–6 pm at Agora Café (starting 27 January)
Participation is free of charge and no registration is needed.
You can find the programme on the ISYY (Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland) (opens in a new tab).
Who will you meet?
Coffee & Friends is run by peer tutors, with support from campus chaplains, the Student Union Community Coordinator, and UEF’s study psychologists and special education teacher.
Contact and feedback
We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions for the programme!
- Kuopio: Tiina Juurela, Student Wellbeing Specialist, UEF – tiina.juurela(at)uef.fi
- Joensuu: Eveliina Scharin, Eveliina Scharin, Community Coordinator, ISYY – yk(at)isyy.fi
A warm welcome to Coffee & Friends!