Ticket sale begins on 4.4.2024 and the more detailed info about the event in both cities and ticket sales can be found from ISYY website.

To be able to attend the event, Finnish language is not required. The most important thing is that you get to have a great day with your friends and other students, celebrate Finnish Vappu and that you can keep up with the bus schedule during the day. If there are people on the bus, that do not speak Finnish, we'll ask the bus leaders to give all the necessary information about the schedule also in English.

The event in Kuopio is organised with a project fund of the Finnish Student Health Service’s (FSHS) Eastern Area’s Kuopio’s Health Working Group in cooperation with UEF, ISYY and Cultural Space ‘Kulttuuripaja Luode’. During the event in the lobby there will also be different associations and operatives that are supporting student’s mental health.

Students can join creating art freely on any day and for how long they wish. There will be materials covered by the organiser and also student volunteers or ISYY Board Members to help and guide students joining the project.

Upcoming courses

Did you know that in addition to group exercise and ball games stickers, you can also participate in courses with a monthly sticker, which you can easily buy from the SYKETTÄ online store right away.

Aerial yoga for beginners (only for staff)

Aerial yoga for beginners is especially aimed at first-timers. The course introduces you to aerial yoga and hammock as a tool. During classes, we make different pendants and proceed calmly between movements.

Aerial yoga is suitable for anyone who wants to calm the mind and relax and strengthen the body. Aerial yoga is a form of practice in which the asanas familiar from yoga are carried out with a hammock hanging from the ceiling while listening to one’s body. Exercise can improve mobility and muscle strength, as well as affect the calming of the mind.

To participate in the course, you do not need any previous experience of the sport.

Running school 29.4.–20.5.

It's time to get ready for spring and get your running shoes out! This year the running school will start with an introductory lecture on 25 April and continue on for four Mondays during May. The course offers another great opportunity to develop running technique, improve fitness and enjoy outdoor activities in the warmth of the spring sun. Enrollment and more information here.

Next Ensinuolet course will be held on 8.4.–25.4.2024

Course dates are on weeks 15, 16 and 17, Mondays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm. The course will be held at Kotkankallio shelter’s archery range (Niiralankatu 32). Course fee is 100 €. The fee covers the use of archery equipment of Puijon Jousi, no need for your own bow or other equipment. Registration to the course and more info here.

Beginner’s course to fencing, 20–21.4.2024 at 10–15 (with a lunch break)

• At Kuopion Miekkailjat fencing club, Kemilänrinne 1
• The maximum number of participants is 20
• Price for Sykettä members: 80 €
• Enrollment ends on 18.4. and your enrollment is binding starting from 18.4.

At the beginner’s course you will learn the basics of epee fencing: fencing position, moving, simple attacks and parries. The price includes equipment to use, teaching and insurance. You only need a T-shirt, long jogging trousers, and shoes for indoor sports. And a water bottle since sweating is guaranteed!

Fencing is safe, and it suits basically anyone, it's for all genders and age groups. One may go fencing just for fun, for exercise, or with a goal set to competitions.

We will send further information for those registered when the course is approaching. If you have any questions about fencing or the course, please contact kurssit@kuopionmiekkailijat.net.

More tips and information

• Instagram: @syketta_kpo
• Facebook: SYKETTÄ – Kuopion korkeakoululiikunta
• TikTok: syketta_kuopio
• Website: SYKETTÄ

Research for exchange students on the Finnish winter

We are four teacher students and we are doing a research in our course. The research is about exchange students' preparation for the Finnish winter and their thoughts about the Finnish winter. The research is anonymous and the link to the research can be found below.

Thank you in advance for the answers!

Talent Hub Eastern Finland Team launches Wednesday meetings with students

Our team organizes once a month meetings with international students in Business Center, Mikrokatu 1, Kuopio. We will offer coffee, networking and career tips.

First meetings on

• Wednesday 17th of April at 12-14 and
• Wednesday 8th of May at 12-14.

Stay connected and follow Talent Hub Eastern Finland in LinkedIn.

 Art 'n Fun on April 11th

International and interdisciplinary evening of art and new acquaintances! Do you want to meet new interdisciplinary and international students? Retikka ry, Hyeena ry, and Kulti ry are organizing an art evening where you can get to know others and have fun through various activities! Some snacks will also be provided. The event will be held on Thursday, April 11th at 5:30 PM at Studentia Kappeli. Tickets cost 3 €, and they are sold via KideApp!

Event calendar

• Thu 4.4. Hyvät Kuvat movie night at Kinokukko at 17:30: Strays - Suuri kusetus (USA, 2023)
• Tue 9.4. Coffee & Friends from 3 pm till 5 pm at Lukema (ISYY office)
• Thu 11.4. Hyvät Kuvat movie night at Kinokukko at 17:30: Suzume (Japan, 2022)
• Tue 16.4. Coffee & Friends from 3 pm till 5 pm at Lukema (ISYY office)
• Thu 18.4. Hyvät Kuvat movie night at Kinokukko at 17:30: Peluri (Finland, 2023)
• Tue 23.4. Coffee & Friends from 3 pm till 5 pm at Lukema (ISYY office)
• Thu 25.4. Hyvät Kuvat movie night at Kinokukko at 17:30: Napoleon (USA, 2023)

ISYY Clubs' meetings at Lukema (Studentia, C door)

• Sun 7.4. at 13-15 UEF student Bible Club
• Fri 12.4. starting at 17:00 Lautapelikerho Kärmes (board game club)

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