You are reading Weekly Feed, 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. More info and how to unsubribe if you do not wish to receive Weekly Feed at the bottom of this newsletter.

ESN Joensuu - ISYY's international club

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. All events are published on our social media and in the Upcoming Events- section of this newsletter. 

ESN Joensuu is looking for new board members! Check out the Upcoming Events- section in this newsletter to find out about our General Meeting! 

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

Greetings from the BRIDGES coordinator!

Hello again, another week has gone by like crazy. The new academic year starts this week, so exciting! This is definitely one of the highlights of the year for me, when the university starts to have life again. I still remember my first day of university as a freshman. For many, it is probably the kind of day they will remember for the rest of their lives. If you are feeling nervous about the start of the new academic year, remember that being nervous is completely normal and remember to be kind to yourself.

Have a nice and peaceful start to the academic year!

-Riina

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. Please follow our hygiene and safety instructions

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

UEF Students, get to know your campus!

Do you know where to find the ISYY office or the Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk? Are you feeling lost strolling around the campus?

Now you have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with your campus in advance! With the help of the Campus Orienteering mobile game, you get to navigate around the campus using an informative map. You can find the campus’ buildings, services, restaurants and many other places of interest marked on the map as checkpoints. By visiting a checkpoint, you can access a brief introduction and info test about the location on the map. You can play the Campus Orienteering game by yourself or as a group with your friends. The game is available to play until 30 September.

So grab your phone, head over to your campus and get to know more about your surroundings through playing the Campus Orienteering game! You can find the game and its instructions in Moodle.

Enjoy the Campus Orienteering!

Students register for degree courses in Peppi through their personal study plan (PSP). Students may also register for courses that are not included in their PSP by searching these courses in Peppi.

NB! In case you have started your studies before Autumn 2022 and the new curriculum 2022–2025, please remember to add the new equivalent courses to your personal study plan (PSP).

For further information, see Language Center Study Community. For course catalogue and registration, see Peppi

AEGEE Contact Joensuu

With the start of the new academic year 2022/2023 there is a new campus organisation in Joensuu: AEGEE Contact Joensuu! Are you a new student in Joensuu and / or looking for new opportunities for intercultural exchange in Europe, for getting involved in a student organisation, and for moving things into a more sustainable “greener” future? Then AEGEE Contact Joensuu is for you!

AEGEE stands for Association des États Généraux des Étudiants de l’Europe, which loosely translates as “European Student Association”. Contrary to what the title suggests, you don’t need to be a student nor do you need to be able to speak French to get involved. AEGEE is one of Europe’s biggest interdisciplinary student organisations. As a non-governmental, politically independent, and non-profit organisation, AEGEE is open to students and young people from all faculties and disciplines.

• Find us on Instagram @aegee_contact_joensuu and befriend us on Facebook at Aegee Joensuu.
• Our first event this semester is a Mölkky afternoon. Come discover a traditional Finnish game and meet international and Finnish Students! Meet us at 3pm on Saturday 10.09.2022 at Joensuu Church.

If you are a degree student and you have social security coverage in another EU/EEA country, Switzerland or the United Kingdom, you do not have to pay the healthcare fee to Kela and you can still use the FSHS services. However, if you do not notify Kela that you pay social security coverage in your country before the due date, Kela can send you a reminder of the payment. Therefore, you should send Kela a copy of your valid European Health Insurance Card or other document showing that you have social security coverage in your home country. You can find more information about this change from Kela’s website.

What is my Student Association? 

Student Associations are independent, subject-specific associations. Student Associations gather together students who study the same subject, which allows for them to get to know their peers and work together in the field of student advocacy. It's a great way to meet new people and attend a variety of activities and events with people studying the same subject as you! 

Each Student Association has their own overalls colour, they are listed in ISYY's student calendars! You can watch this Youtube video to learn more about the Finnish higher education overall tradition. 

See the list of all Student Associations on ISYY's website to find out your own Student Association: 

ESN Joensuu Get to Know Each Other -party
(7.9 at 7pm in Bepop) 

The start of the semester is upon us! Whether you have just arrived in Joensuu and you are looking to have a good time from the very beginning, or you are continuing your studies here and perhaps in need of a little kickstart after the summer, this is the event for you! We welcome you to our Get to Know Each Other Party, the purpose of which is to have a great time and make new friends. We will have the whole of Bepop for ourselves between 7 pm and 10 pm. Get to Know Each Other Bingo starts at 7.30 pm, after which there will be a chance to take part in karaoke, and we will also have a DJ. The fun times continue through the night even after the place opens to the public.
See you there!
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What? ESN Joensuu Get to Know Each Other Party
When? Wednesday, 7th of September 2022, 7 pm onwards
Where? Bepop Joensuu (Siltakatu 8)
Price? Free for ESN Joensuu/ISYY members
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Join ESN Joensuu to Lofoten & Northern Lapland! 

Lofoten, Norway 22.09.2022 – 26.09.2022

Hey! Want to go on an Arctic student adventure? Want to check out the fjords of northern Norway?

Join us on this road trip to spectacular Lofoten! We will hike in the mountains, cruise through some amazing fjords, walk on beautiful beaches and chill in small cozy fishing villages. If you are looking for some amazing landscapes and beautiful nature, you should definitely take a look at this!

The price of the trip starts from 355 €.  (Early bird price is valid from 5.9 to 10.9!)

Saariselkä, Northern Lapland (Fri, 02.12.2022 – Wed, 07.12.2022)

Wanna cross a visit to Lapland off your bucket list?

Join ESN Joensuu as we are going far beyond the Arctic Circle to experience the real Finnish winter in the northernmost ski resort of Europe in Saariselkä, the place which has ski slopes open sometimes even in June!

The price of the trip starts from 339 €. (Early bird price is valid from 5.9 to 10.9!)

Where can you sign up?

The sign up will begin on Monday 5 September at 10 am on Timetravels' website! Find more information and sign up via the link in the blue box below. 

For questions and other information contact Timetravels Customer service for assistance via Helpdesk or customerservice@timetravels.fi or via phone +358 10 421 8990, during office hours Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00. Cost of the phone call is 0,09 €/call + 0,17 €/min + international call charge (for calls outside Finland).

Event Calendar

Week 35
Tue 30.8. Nyyti's chat: "How to find friends at the beginning of studies?" between 6pm - 8pm
Wed 31.8. False Start to the Academic year -party at 11 pm in Kerubi
Thu 1.9. Joensuu Board Gamers club meeting at 3 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7)
Thu 1.9 Asia Exchange webinar "Destination Updates and Recent Developments" at 10:00 CET

Week 36
1.9 - 14.9 SYKETTÄ Appro and free trial period
Mon 5.9. MtG-Guild club meeting between 3 pm - 8 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7) 
Tue 6.9 ESN Joensuu club meeting at 3:30 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7) 
Wed 7.9 ESN Joensuu Get to Know Each Other -party at 7pm in Bepop Joensuu (Siltakatu 8) 
Thu 8.9. Joensuu Board Gamers club meeting at 3 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7)
Thu 8.9. Campus Happening and City Orienteering 
Sat 10.9 AEGEE Contact Joensuu mölkky evening at 3 pm at Joensuu Church 

New courses in career & job seeking skills

The UEF Career Services offers courses on career planning and job seeking. They are open to all bachelor’s and master’s degree students. Starting from spring 2023, each 1-ECTS course will be available in English twice a year. This academic year, they will belaunched as follows:

Autumn 2022

• Basics of Finnish Working Life – self-study course

Spring 2023

• Career-planning – self-study course
• Job seeking – self-study course
• Career planning – practical exercises
• Job seeking – practical exercises
  
  Descriptions and registering: Peppi

UEF students, develop your study and working-life skills in online trainings!

“Keys to Well-being – 5 Steps towards Future Work Skills” online trainings are designed to improve self-management skills, which are increasingly important in the changing world of work and study. Transformation of work requires new skills and competences: time and self-management skills, resilience and adaptability, collaboration skills, new ways of thinking, taking care of well-being and finding meaning in our work.

The online trainings consist of short videos as well as in-depth trainings. The trainings can be accessed flexibly at any time that suits you. They are free of charge to UEF staff and students, and they are available until January 31, 2023. The trainings can be accessed by logging into Moodle with your UEF-account: Keys to Wellbeing – 5 Steps towards Future Work Skills

Welcome to develop future work skills!

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.

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.

Asia Exchange Webinar 1.9.2022 

Slowly but surely the spring semester is over and it's high time to get prepared for studying abroad in 2023! Therefore, Asia Exchange is holding their Autumn Webinars to inform students and support them in their study abroad plans. We also invite all professionals to our interactive webinars where we share our insights on the best study abroad options in the future.

We are hosting the first webinar for study abroad professionals who want updates on our destinations. Join us for "Destination Updates and Recent Developments 2022-2023" on Thursday 1 September, 2022 at 10:00 CET! 

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. 

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If you would like to have something featured in the Weekly Feed, please send a short (max. 500 characters including spaces), informative advertisement of the event/activity in English to kv.joensuu@isyy.fi.

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.