The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) has the honor to invite all students to the Independence Day Torch Parade on 6.12.2022 in Joensuu

The Torch Parade is one of the oldest and most respected traditions of the Student Union.

The Parades are not political events or manifestations. The remembrance of the sacrifices made in the Finnish wars during the Second World War is very present during the Finnish Independence Day celebration. In parades we honour the sacrifices and celebrate the independence in Finland.

Changes in ISYY Representative Council meetings for the end of this year

ISYY Representative Council will hold an additional meeting on 13 December 2022. This addition affects the election of the Executive Board 2023, since ISYY Rules state that the Executive Board is elected at the last meeting of the year. According to the original plan, the Board was meant to be elected in two weeks on 24 November.

Upcoming meetings of the ISYY Representative Council:

• 15.11.2022 at 17.00
• 24.11.2022 at 17.00
• 13.12.2022 at 17.00

Application announcement: Student representative to the FSHF delegation

Are you interested about making an impact nationwide on the student health care, FSHF strategy and students' health and well-being issues? We might have a place for you!

The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland is looking for two (2) candidates to be members of the YTHS delegation for the term 2023–2024. Every member of ISYY who has registered to be present and paid their membership fee on time is eligible to apply as a candidate for the delegation. The delegation meets in Helsinki. The delegation member will be reimbursed for the travel expenses by public transport caused by the meeting. Unfortunately, interpretation or the translation of the meeting papers can’t be guaranteed.

What the  FSHF delegation does?

• The FSHF delegation meets as a rule twice a year or whenever the chairman of the delegation, the board of the foundation or if ⅓ of the members of the delegation so request.
• At the delegation's spring meeting, the last year's financial statements and the board's activity report will be discussed and necessary actions regarding these are decided.
• At the autumn meeting of the delegation, the foundation's action plan and budget for the coming year will be discussed; the chairman and vice-chairman of the delegation are elected, and potential board members of the foundation are appointed.

Read more from ISYY website and apply by Wednesday 23th November at 12 noon.

IBU World Cup in Kontiolahti 29.11.–4.12.2022

Welcome to experience exciting Biathlon! 

Student day on Wednesday 30.11.2022. Women's individual competition 15km. 

• First 300 enrollers gets free tickets in Kide.app!
• Others 10€/person.
• First 1000 students will receive overall patch, drink ticket and free shuttle bus rides. Read more about transportation HERE.
• Ticket sale starts via kide.app on Wednesday 16.11. at 10am.

Link to Kide.app event: 

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. Please follow our hygiene and safety instructions

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

Greetings from the BRIDGES coordinator

Hello! In this section you can get information about the upcoming events of the BRIDGES project. I calculated here that a total of 102 BRIDGES events have been organized this year, if we also include weekly study groups and events on both campuses. Crazy - it's no wonder that the event swell can also be felt from the organizer's viewpoint. The end of autumn is a good time to calm down, so there is enough time to plan nice events for next year. I wish you a nice week!

-Riina

UEF Trainee positions for international degree students

The aim of UEF Trainee -programme is to enhance employment possibilities of international degree students (Finnish citizens are excluded). In the programme, international degree students have a chance to work at UEF research groups or services, or at placements provided by collaborators for two months. During this period, international degree students will gain work experience in expert tasks and become familiar with Finnish working life and culture.

The electronic application should contain the following appendices:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcript of records from UEF (this is mainly needed to check that you are an active student during the application time)

The application period ends 30.11.2022. The application needs to be submitted no later than 30.11.2022 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time)

International House Joensuu goes Luotsi! 

Meet International House Joensuu’s Integration Adviser at Luotsi! We are there on Wednesdays (starting at 14.9.2022), from 10:00-12:00. You don’t need an appointment. We can help you, if you have moved to Joensuu from abroad and you have questions related to:

• general information and guidance on day-to-day life in Joensuu
• you need information about the services in Joensuu
• residence permits and applying for Finnish citizenship

If necessary, we can also book an appointment to our office at Malmikatu 5b, 4th floor.
See you at Luotsi: Plaza Centrum, Kauppakatu 29!

Global Friday (Joensuun Setlementti)

Our popular Global Friday -multicultural meeting place continues this September on every other Friday from September 9th onwards at 5 pm to 9 pm.

The location is our Tupa-space located at Siltakatu 10 A 13 (5th floor).

Event Calendar

Week 46
Tue 15.11. ESN Joensuu weekly meeting between 3:30pm - 5pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7)
Tue 15.11. Luomio club meeting between 6 pm -8 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7)
Wed 16.11. JOOJAKU club meeting at 4 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7)
Wed 16.11. Meet IHJ's Intergration Adviser at Luotsi between 10am -12(noon) (Luotsi, Kauppakatu 29)
Thu 17.11. Joensuu Board Gamers club meeting at 3 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7)
Fri 18.11. Global Friday between 5pm- 9pm in Joensuun Setlementti Tupa-space (Siltakatu 10 A 13, 5th floor).
 

Week 47
Mon 21.11. MtG-Guild club meeting between 3 pm - 8 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7) 
Tue 22.11. ESN Joensuu's International Dinner at 6 pm in Metria lobby (Yliopistokatu 7)
Tue 22.11. Luomio club meeting between 6 pm -8 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7)
Wed 23.11. JOOJAKU club meeting at 4 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7)
Wed 23.11. Meet IHJ's Intergration Adviser at Luotsi between 10am -12(noon) (Luotsi, Kauppakatu 29)
Thu 24.11. Joensuu Board Gamers club meeting at 3 pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7)

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.

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.

LWebinar: Beyond Abroad - Study in Latin America and Europe!

The spring semester is over, and it is time to prepare for your studies abroad in 2023! Therefore, Asia Exchange holds its Autumn Webinars to inform students and support their study abroad plans.  

We invite you and your students to our webinar "Beyond Abroad - Study In Latin America And Europe" on Wednesday, 16 November 2022, at 17:00 CET! The webinar is for study abroad professionals as well as students who want to study abroad in Europe or Latin America in spring 2023. Join our interactive webinar to hear which study abroad programs and destinations you can chose from, why you should you study abroad with Beyond Abroad and how can you apply! Read more HERE and register from the link below: 

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.

Advertise your event in ISYY's newsletter Weekly Feed

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.