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ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 2/2022

Tue Jan 11 15:40:32 2022

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 2/2022

11.1 - 17.1.2022

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HAPPY TUESDAY!

And Happy New Year! Some of you are returning to the campus after the Christmas break, and some of you are starting your studies this January. Whether you already know your way around the city and the campus or you're new and wondering where to find everything - reading the first Weekly Feed of the year 2022 is a good start.

If you are a new student and unsure about how to join ISYY, order your student card or anything else related to your life and studies in Finland, please contact the ISYY team. We are here to help!

Hope you have a wonderful semester!

Kind regards,

Salla / kv.joensuu@isyy.fi

Campus office are open - with some restrictions

ISYY's campus offices are open with normal schedule, but due the current restrictions, the max amount of simultaneous customers is limited. The exact info can be found from office's entrance.

Check the updated info about the opening hours from ISYY's website.

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ISYY's Communications Questionnaire Results

The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) conducted a communications questionnaire for its members from 15th to 29th November 2021. The questionnaire gained altogether 51 responses, thank you everyone who responded!

According to the answers, ISYY’s communications reached the respondents fairly well. It was also seen as fairly interesting and the amount of it was felt as suitable. The respondents also wished to have more information on certain topics, such as welfare and events. In addition, according to the answers, ISYY could communicate more in the University’s communication channels and on campuses. You can read more about the results on ISYY's website.

The results of the questionnaire will be utilised when planning ISYY’s communications in 2022.

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ISYY’s Language Cafés are starting again!

Do you want to learn new languages or brush up your old skills and meet new people? We have the perfect opportunity for you: ISYY's Language Cafés!

In a Language Café, your peers and friends are your teachers and at the same time, they can be your students. You can also earn credits by participating in the Language Café activities. Join the Language Café info session on Thursday 20 January either at 9 am or at 4 pm on Google Meet to find out more! The content of the sessions is the same so you can choose which time suits you better.

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ESN Joensuu - ISYY's international club

What is ESN Joensuu?

ESN Joensuu is a local section of ESN International, also known as the International Club of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY). ESN Joensuu is for anyone and everyone who lives in Joensuu and likes to hang out with people from around the world - both Finnish and international students are very welcome to join us! If you are a member of ISYY, you are automatically also a member of ESN Joensuu.

The most important task of the ESN Joensuu is to introduce Finnish culture and lifestyle to international students and to give Finnish students an opportunity to gain international experiences in Joensuu by arranging diverse events and activities. In addition, ESN Joensuu is active in promoting intercultural understanding on campus and in Joensuu. We believe in fun, friendship and unity in diversity! Anyone can become active in ESN Joensuu and we really hope you do by either coming along to our events or by joining one of the open meetings.

Follow ESN Joensuu on Instagram:
@esnjoensuu
And on Facebook:
ESN Joensuu

ESN Joensuu General Meeting on Tuesday 18 January 2022 at 4pm @ONLINE

In January, ESN Joensuu starts recruiting new members for its new board (and active members) so if you are interested in joining ESN, or would like to help by voting to elect the new board and also know a bit more about our beloved ESN section, you are more than welcome to join us! This semester, the meeting is online, link will be added on ESN Joensuu Facebook page!

ESN Joensuu is made up of the board, the active members and the regular members. We are all equally as important, but it is the board that makes the big decisions and together with the active members gets the ball rolling to make student life fun for everyone! Come to the ESN Joensuu General Meeting organized at the beginning of each semester to find out more and perhaps join the board yourself! There is something for everyone and the positions are open to all those who are interested. Current positions are:

President is the leader of the club and supervises everything going on in ESN Joensuu.
Vice President and Local Representative helps the president with their duties and keeps in touch with ESN Finland.
Treasurer takes care of ESN Joensuu's finances.
Communication Manager is responsible for our social media accounts and spreads the word about upcoming events.
Two Event Managers, who are the masterminds behind the events.
Photographer and Graphic Designer takes tons of cool pictures during the events and designs promotional material like posters and tickets.

Want some reading for the evenings?

The ISYY office has a book exchange shelf. Come and pick up some books to read for free during your evenings or if you have books you don't need anymore, you can leave them on the shelf. You can browse the shelf during office's opening hours.

We have a few of the book exchange overall badges left so if you bring a book, you'll get a limited edition overall badge.

What BRIDGES?

What BRIDGES? The University of Eastern Finland has received a special grant from the Ministry of Education and Culture for the years 2021-2022 to promote the well-being of students and increase commonality. The Co-ordinator of the project is Riina Pääkkönen (MAT).

Read more about what fun is going to happen during the project at www.isyy.fi/bridges - the pages are constantly updated, so stay tuned for more information

The Hobby Buddy service continues also in 2022!

The Hobby Buddy service is intended for all students of the University of Eastern Finland who want to make new friends through common hobbies and interests. By filling the Hobby Buddy application, we are looking for a suitable buddy for you!

There are different hobbies - you can search for a buddy for a coffee or movie company. We update a list of searched hobby buddies to our websites.
Last year over 100 signed up to service. We’ll get in touch when the right buddy is found. We read applications once a week, usually on Fridays.

Read more about the service and fill out an application today!

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Student, wanna get your voice heard on ISYY's blog?

Have you wanted to write about something important to you or take a stand on a conversation around you? In the ISYY’s blog, students get their own voices heard and the opportunity to spark a discussion. The topic of your writing may be related to for example, studying, student well-being as well as other current topics affecting students. Right now we are especially looking for the writings related to the students’ financial situation affecting mental health. We publish anonymous writings by request.

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SYKETTÄ Joensuu

SYKETTÄ includes sport services for the students and staff members at the University of Eastern Finland and Karelia University of Applied Sciences. You can see the prices for each sticker on the SYKETTÄ website and you can buy your sticker online or from the ISYY office. Remember to create a user account with your uef email before you try to buy a sticker or enroll to classes. Physical stickers are available to purchase at the ISYY office. Spring 2022 stickers are valid until 31.8.2022 so you can use the services during the summer as well!

The start of the SYKETTÄ classes will be postponed

According to the university’s new decision, the start of SYKETTÄ group exercise classes will be postponed. According to the current information, we will be able to start group exercise classes, contact-requiring sports and regular turns on 1.2.2022. You can use gyms (except the Tikkarinne gym) and go to badminton turns during January.

Youtube: SYKETTÄ Sports | Instagram: @syketta_jns | Facebook: Sykettä

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UEF questionnaire about students' experiences on diversity, equality and inclusion in studies

Dear University of Eastern Finland student!

We map students' experiences on diversity, equality and inclusion in studies at the University of Eastern Finland. By answering this survey, you participate in developing practices and services at the University of Eastern Finland. Responding to the questionnaire takes only approx. 10-15 minutes. The survey closes on 14.1.2022. You can answer the survey from the link below:

Link to the survey

The results of the survey will be reported and discussed in various groups and institutions developing teaching and studying during spring 2022. Your response is processed confidentially, and the results are presented so that the individual respondent cannot be identified. You can find more information about the processing of personal data HERE.

20 movie tickets will be drawn among the respondents. If you want to participate in the lottery, fill in your email address at the end of the questionnaire. Contact information will be disposed of once the draw is completed

UEF Webshop is open!

Check out the university's selection of gifts and souvenirs in the brand-new webshop!

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International degree student: You can use FSHS services once you have registered

You can use FSHS services in the spring semester if you are studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and you have registered as an attending student at the UEF.

Note! Remember to also pay the university student's health care fee to Kela. The payment will remain unchanged in 2022 so it is 35.80€ for the spring semester. Read more about the payment and how to pay for it here.

You can use FSHS services once you have registered. FSHS services are available to you, during spring, once you have registered to as present for the spring semester, which starts 1.1.2022.

For the spring term, the deadline for the payment is 31 January provided that you have registered as attending by then.

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YUFE D&I Grants 2021-2022 – Get Involved and contribute to YUFE’s D&I efforts

Would you like to organise activities or initiatives within the YUFE network and further explore diversity and inclusivity within YUFE?

YUFE Diversity and Inclusivity (D&I) Grants encourage innovative activities promoting diversity, inclusion and equity, in line with YUFE’s D&I promises and aims. These grants provide funding for interdisciplinary student-staff teams to translate ideas into activities, tools and research related to diversity and inclusion that could produce a sustainable impact on our YUFE community.

You can apply for a grant of £1,000 to fund your project.

All proposals have to be submitted using the D&I Grants Form. DEADLINE: 31 January 2022

More information about YUFE, please see uef.fi/yufe and yufe.eu .

See the requirements and read more from the link below:

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Student2Student -peer counselling service

Do you have a study stress?
Do you need support for your well-being?

If you have any worries you would like to discuss before the Christmas holidays, don’t hesitate to contact us:

Tue-Thu 2-5pm

CALL (+358) 029445 8580
or
CHAT kamu.uef.fi/en

You can access the message or callback request at any time. We will contact you during on-call hours.

Best regards, Student2Student peer counsellors

Nyyti ry - supporting students’ mental health

Nyyti Group Chat

Nyyti’s group chat is meant for all students. You don’t have to register or sign up to the chat. Conversation will be held via usernames.

Tue 25.1. at 6pm: How to find relationships at the beginning of studies?
Tue 22.2. How to manage?
Tue 22.3. Time management in studies
Tue 19.4. Self-criticism and sense of insufficiency
Tue 17.5. Can I find my position in working life?
Tue 14.6. How can I find my strengths?

Mielentekoja - one-on-one chat

Nyyti mielenTEKoja-chat is open and ready to ponder with you about any stumbling block or everyday dilemma in student life.

mielenTEKoja-chat offers university students one-on-ones peer support regarding studies and mental wellbeing. The volunteer on-call counsellors are regular students trained by Nyyti. The chat is anonymous and free of charge.

Available in English on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.

Follow the City of Joensuu on Instagram & Facebook

Follow the city of Joensuu on social media to find out about current news, events and other information about the city.

See what's happening around the city!

Instagram: @joensuu_idassa

Facebook: Joensuu - kaupunki idässä

COVID-19 info - all in one place!

Your health and wellbeing is important to us, which is why we at ISYY have collected Covid-19 related info for you in one place! Here are some main points, you can find a more detailed list on the ISYY website. Stay safe!

Download and use Koronavilkku app which helps you to track exposure to the virus. UEF recommends the use of the Koronavilkku app to its students and staff.
You can take Omaolo symptom assessment online at www.omaolo.fi. (Available in Finnish and English).
You can also call the Medical Helpline 116117, which is open 24/7. Your situation will be assessed over the phone and you will get instructions.

Useful links:

Check the latest places where you might have been exposed to coronavirus in Joensuu
Siun Sote municipal health service: Covid-19 information in North Karelia
Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare: Covid-19 information on national level

University of Eastern Finland recommends face masks to staff and students

Please remember to wear a mask:

When queuing in a campus restaurant
When visiting the university’s library or other customer service point, and
When otherwise spending time on campus and attending lectures.

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Enjoy free art exhibitions @Taidekeskus Ahjo

Ahjo is a beautiful art center in the middle of Joensuu. The picturesque building has 4 rooms with different exhibitions that change every few weeks, so there's always something new to see. Free entry!

Opening hours:
Mon closed
Tue 10-16
Wed 10-19
Thu -Sun 10-16

Address: Kirkkokatu 23

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Silta - connecting entrepreneurs with the opportunities of Silicon Valley.

What do Finland's most successful founders have in common? It’s that they’ve spent time in Silicon Valley - the ground zero for high-growth
entrepreneurship.

Silta is a program that takes entrepreneurs from Finland to Silicon Valley to live at a startup hacker house for three months. Silta enables the entrepreneurs to develop their company as well as their vision in the state-of-the-art entrepreneurship scene of the Silicon Valley area.

Read more and apply by January 16th, 2022

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Discover your career profile!

Have you ever wondered which career profile matches your personality best? What kind of colleague you will be and what priorities might be most important to you? Take the CareerTest and get one step closer to your professional self!

With the CareerTest you can:

Find out what career profile matches your personality best
Understand whether your income expectations are adequate
Discover what employers are the best fit for you
Receive an exclusive professional CV check
Get access to relevant psychometric tests used by thousands of employers today

Sounds interesting? Take the CareerTest today and get one step closer to the career of your dreams.

For questions and feedback please write us at suomi@careertest.universumglobal.com

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TalentHub Joensuu

TalentHub Joensuu brings together international talents and companies in the Joensuu region.

As a part of the employment services of Joensuu city, TalentHub Joensuu aims to promote the integration of international talent into the Joensuu area, offer and develop personalized employment services for international professionals and work together with educational institutions and local companies to attract and keep international talents in the Joensuu region.

As an international talent, you can create your Talent Profile to introduce yourself to potential employers. As a company, you can look for the international skills your company needs with the Talent Profile search tool or by posting your own job ad.

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Jobs in Finland

Welcome to explore open job opportunities in Finland. On our website, you can find jobs targeted at English speaking professionals. You don't have to be able to speak Finnish or Swedish. You can search by region, job category or use the keyword search.

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Opiskelijatöihin.fi - employment service website

Opiskelijatöihin.fi is an employment service website covering North Karelia and North Savo regions. The service is created and maintained by the Student’s Eastern-Finland association.

Students can leave their profiles anonymously for employers to find and also seek employers’ job advertisements.

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JobTeaser - Job and Traineeship offers in UEF

The New JobTeaser-service provides:

Europe-wide job market: with nearly 17 000 job and traineeship offers. The service has opended to Finnish employers 25.11. and positions previously advertised on the Aarresaari.net-platform are now directed to JobTeaser.
Events: Now mainly online events in Central Europe. In the future, Finnish and UEF events as well.
Employer profiles: Now mostly international employers. In the future, Finnish organizations, too.
Guidance and messaging to support job seeking and career planning: Materials to support students, now produced by JobTeaser. In the future, targeted to Finnish labor market as well.

Further information and detailed instructions on how to sign in JobTeaser for the first time Kamu:

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Available grants for students of UEF and UEF's Open positions

There is a listing of grants availbale for students of the University of Eastern Finland at UEF's webpage.

You'll find a list of Open Positions at UEF HERE.

Aarresaari - Jobs, internships and thesis offers

Aarresaari is a network of Academic Career Services representing 13 Finnish Universities.
The network offers services for university students, graduates and employers, as well as for the universities themselves. At the same time the network builds brigdes between students and employers.

Aarresaari webpage is maintained by Suomen Akateemiset rekrytointipalvelut and you can find internship, job and thesis offer postings here.

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Information about Weekly Feed

This is an issue of Weekly Feed at Joensuu campus. Weekly Feed is the English language newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY). You are receiving this letter on your email because you are a member of ISYY and are studying at Joensuu campus or because you have joined the mailing list yourself.

Weekly Feed provides you with current information on matters related to the Student Union, UEF or other organisations close to students, such as FSHS. In addition, the newsletter provides you with information on events taking place at campus or the campus city.

Weekly Feed is published on Tuesdays during the academic year, with the exception of holidays and a few other days. If you do not want to receive the newsletter anymore, you can unsubscribe the letter via the link (Click here to unsubscribe) located on the bottom of the letter.

You will find more information on ISYY's newsletters and privacy protection on ISYY's website.

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Please include at least the following information: date, time, place, admission fee and the event website/facebook page and a short description of the event. If you want to include pictures, the optimal size is 270 x 270 px.

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