Greetings from coordinator

Howdy! In this section there is information about current issues and upcoming events of the BRIDGES project. The last breakfasts of the spring semester were eaten last week. Information about the autumn's breakfasts and other upcoming events will be informed in August at the latest. Thanks already at this stage to all those who participated in the spring events, hope to see you on Saturday 20.5. at Joensuu Pride! Next week's newsletter will include a link to a questionnaire where we will ask for feedback on the project's activities and what would you like us to continue after the project ends. But more about that in next week's newsletter.

That's about it this time, I hope you have a sunny week!

- Riina

Kuopio SYKETTÄ News

Instructed summer classes between 15.5.–15.6.:

Monday
16.15–17.10 Kettlebell at Studentia
17.00–17.55 Ballet for adults (NOTE: the class is held only twice: 15.5. and 22.5.), KRV centre

Tuesday
16.15–17.10 Yoga flow at Studentia
17.00–18.00 Puijo workout, meeting at the bottom of Puijo’s stairs

Wednesday
17.00–17.55 ATB at Studentia
18.05–19.00 Strengthen and stretch at Studentia

Thursday
16.15–17.10 Summer vibes, Studentia

You can now buy the SYKETTÄ Kuopio sticker for academic year 2023-2024!

The stickers are immediately valid until 31 August 2024. Buy your sticker now, and the price of the whole year is just 4.3 e/month!

• Ball sports 2023-2024  36 € (inc. vat 10%)
• Group class 2023-2024 69 € (inc. vat 10%)

The easiest way to buy the sticker is from the SYKETTÄ Kuopio online shop.

The fitness tests on Tuesday 16th of May

SYKETTÄ Kuopio offers a chance for all members of the University community in Kuopio to take part in a fitness test on Tuesday 16th of May at 4–5 pm at Väinölänniemi stadium. Fitness tests are free and do not require a SYKETTÄ-sticker.

You can choose between a Cooper test (12 minutes of non-stop running) or UKK-institute 2 kilometers of walking as fast as you can.

Enroll for either of the Fitness test via this link.

Course: Basics of Golf

• At Tarinagolf (Tarinagolfintie 19, Siilinjärvi)
• Mon 29.5., 5.30 pm- 9.00 pm: pitch, chip, put and range training
• Tue 30.5., 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm: playing Golf and diplomas
• Price 99 €/person
• Enroll before 21.5.2023
• No need to bring your own equipment.

Have you already enrolled in Kilometrikisa?

Kilometrikisa is a light-hearted cycling competition for workplaces, departments, associations, clubs or any other teams. The aim is to encourage bicycle commuting and promote everyday cycling. Kilometrikisa is held between 1.5.–30.9.2023.

In Kilometrikisa every team member will record their cycling kilometers on the website and the team with the highest number of kilometers will win. Also prizes are raffled between all the participants. All students and staff members of UEF and Savonia University of Applied Sciences are welcome to join the SYKETTÄ Kuopio, Iisalmi, Varkaus team!

More tips and information on

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

Calls for Application for Outgoing Student Exchange have been posted!

The application period for outgoing exchange during spring semester 2024 is open! During this application period, students may apply for Erasmus+, YUFE/Erasmus+, Nordlys or bilateral exchange. The application period ends on May 31 at 3 pm sharp – make sure you submit your application in time!

Read more about available programmes in the calls for applications on Kamu and fill in the application form on SoleMOVE.

Registration at the university for the academic year 2023-2024 starts on 1 May 2023

Annual registration for students who are already enrolled at the university (i.e. are in their second, third, etc., year of studies) starts on 1 May 2023 and ends on 15 September 2023. All bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students must register annually as being present or absent at the university within the registration period.

Kuopio campus restaurants opening hours in spring and summer season

International Museum Day on 18 May

 We will celebrate an International Museum Day on Thursday 18.5. This year it coincides with Ascension Day, so it's the perfect day to visit a museum! To celebrate the day, Finnish Orthodox Church Museum RIISA (Karjalankatu 1) is offering free admission to all exhibitions on 18 May 2023. The museum will be open from 12 to 16. Welcome!

The shortest way to work - Pondi

Pondi is a new Savilahti talent pond implemented by KPY and Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelut, where the growing Savilahti area is at the heart with thousands of students and jobs. Pondi connects talents and jobs easily, interestingly and flexibly.

Talent, get to know the employers in the area extensively before you go after your dream job. Pondi enables employments of different lengths so that you can get to know different employers or work tasks already during your studies. You will get good employer contacts and diverse working life skills even before you are ready to commit to a longer-term employment relationship.

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.

More information: The 4€ discount tickets can be purchased at the Kuopio Music Centre Ticket sales only on the day of the concert (open Mon-Fri 3-5 pm or until the beginning of the performance and on weekend 1 hour before the performance, open hours valid for the time being). The discount price is only valid if there are still tickets left. To access the discount price a valid student card chould be presented when purchasing the ticket.

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