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! You can also earn credits by participating in the Language Café activities.

In a Language Café, your peers and friends are your teachers and at the same time, they can be your students. 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. See the Facebook event here.

Links to the meetings:

• Info session 1 at 9 am
• Info session 2 at 4 pm

Sign up for the leader training by 24.1. 12 pm (noon) with this Google Forms. The leader training is held 24.1. at 4 pm in Google Meet for all interested Language Café leaders.

What is 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 well-being of students and prevent exclusion. The project has several subcontractors, one of which is ISYY. The aim of the BRIDGES project is to reduce the experience of loneliness and to prevent exclusion through activities that increase students' community and well-being.

SYKETTÄ news

SYKETTÄ Kuopio group classes and ball sports open from 17.1. onwards

• All the services are in use but the number of participants are limited for group classes, ball turns and regular shifts. Read more.
• At the moment it is very important to take good care of appropriate hygiene and safe distance when entering into Sports Facilities. Read instructions for safe exercising from here.
• Free sports Weeks will be held later.
   

You can buy a SYKETTÄ sticker for Spring season 2022

You can easily buy a SYKETTÄ sticker from a webshop or one of our selling points on campuses. For more information about prices and selling points visit SYKETTÄ webpage.

One month sticker

The sticker is for you, if you only stay in the city for a little while or don’t want to commit to the whole season. The price of the one-month sticker is 15 euros and it includes all the SYKETTÄ services, eg. group classes, gyms, ball sports and ice hockey. Read more.

SYKETTÄ Kuopio has Discord-channel

Are you looking for a friend to play badminton? Read more.
 

More tips and information on

• instagram @syketta_kpo
• Facebook-page SYKETTÄ – Kuopion korkeakoululiikunta  

Student organisations at UEF

Student Organisations are independent, subject-specific associations. Student Organisations 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 Organisation 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 below to find your own Student Organisation in Kuopio.

Dentina ry
Dentina ry came back to life in October 2010 as dentistry studies re-started in Kuopio, and a new generation of students arrived. Dentina attends to its members’ interests, organises all kinds of fun activities and brings dentistry students together to strengthen collegiality. You may recognise us from our black overalls that have a white pocket or our subject organisation's unique socks!
Contact information: hallitus(at)dentina.fi
More information: Facebook, Instagram

Fortis ry
Fortis ry is the student organisation of pharmacy students in UEF, Kuopio campus. You’ll recognise us from our dark green overalls. In addition to taking all our students’ interests into account while making decisions concerning studies, Fortis offers a chance for our international students to get to know their Finnish peers in different events such as sitsit, sports events, parties and hangout events. We also organise educational events regarding our profession throughout the year. As an exchange student you’ll get our membership for free during your stay and are welcome to grab free coffee as well as hang out at the Fortis office. You’ll find the office at Canthia, ground floor, room 1112. Don’t be shy, come join us!
More information: Website, Facebook, Instagram

Hyeena ry
Hyeena ry is the student organisation for the students of environmental science and applied physics in University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio campus. For its members Hyeena ry arranges events like sitsit, parties, excursions, hangout-evenings and sport events. Hyeena also helps students in integrating to academic lifestyle and protects its members rights at the university. Members of Hyeena wear red overalls with a picture of a hyena in the back. You can visit our coffee room in Melania, lowest floor. Welcome to join the pack of red-furred hyenas!
More information: Facebook, Instagram

Kulti ry
Kulti ry is the student organisation of biomedicine students in UEF who carry red overalls with white pockets. We advocate the interests of our students, e.g. in matters concerning studies. Around the year we organise educational and entertaining events, such as working life events and parties. We bring our students together with the working life in the field of biomedicine. Our clubroom (aka Kultihuone) is located in the 2nd floor of Snellmania, near Café Hav a Java at the bomb shelter (SN2064). Come and join us for coffee!
Contact Information: kultihallitus(at)lists.uef.fi
More information: Website, Facebook, Instagram

Kuopion lääketieteen opiskelijat KuoLO ry
KuoLO ry is a student organisation for medical students in Kuopio. You can recognise med students from black overalls and good atmosphere! In addition to supervising and promoting the interests of students we arrange many different kinds of events from which the toga party is the most traditional one. Interdisciplinary events are hosted by the third year students and our sitsi-club KuoSi. You can join many different kinds of clubs, sport teams, sing in a med student's own choir, join our international events, do charity or join the musical "Speksi"! Follow us on social media, @kuolory!
Contact information: pj(at)kuolo.fi

Preemio ry
Preemio ry is a student organisation for Business students of the University of Eastern Finland on Kuopio campus. Preemio offers its members services and interest advocacy with studies and free time activities. During the semester Preemio arranges various theme parties, but also sport activities, where it’s possible to network with other Preemio members and students.
Contact information: pj(at)preemio.fi
More information: Website, Facebook, Instagram

Retikka ry
Retikka ry is the student organisation of nutrition students in the University of Eastern Finland. Association looks after the interests of its members and offers leisure activities for them as well. In autumn nutrition students traditionally have events like “baptising” event for the freshmen students as well as pre-Christmas party. In spring you can find nutrition students with their bright green overalls for example selling delicious brownies at the University. Nutrition students are famous for their food (and appetite) at their parties – both are almost endless.
Contact information: retikka-hallitus(at)lists.uef.fi
More information: Website, Facebook, Instagram

Serveri ry
Serveri ry is the student organisation for students of Computing on the Kuopio campus of UEF.
More information: Website, Facebook

Socius ry
Socius ry is the student organisation for students of Social Sciences on the Kuopio campus of UEF.
Contact information: hallitus(at)sociusry.com
More information: Facebook, Instagram

TERHO ry
TERHO ry is a subject association for UEF students in nursing science, health economics,  Health and Social Management Sciences, Health and Human Services Informatics and Health Promotion. Terho promotes the interests of the students and organizes events during the year. Terho has blue overalls. Our TERHOroom can be found in Canthia's basement.
Contact information: terhonhallitus(at)lists.uef.fi
More information: Facebook, Instagram

Student2Student-peer counselling is here to support you!

 Do you have any difficulties in your everyday life or in your studies? Do you find yourself anxious in online classes? Do you have anything on your mind that you would like to talk about? Don’t be left alone with your thoughts.  

We Student2Student peer counsellors are here for you. You can contact us in any thoughts you have concerning your studies or wellbeing. All the conversations are free of charge, confidential, and you can also discuss your situation anonymously. Let’s ponder your situation together! You can also leave a callback request at any time during the week, and we will call you back during on-call hours.

Contact us:  

• CALL 029 445 8580 or
• CHAT kamu.uef.fi (Tue–Thu: 2pm-5pm)

Support for using Peppi

• The Peppi Handbook provides a lot of information on Peppi and how to use it. On the Students page of the Handbook you can find user instructions, previously published newsletters, and the recordings and slides of earlier info sessions. Remember the FAQ page as well! Note that to read the Handbook, you need to login with your UEF account.
• The Peppi support email helps with topics related to using Peppi at peppituki@uef.fi. With questions about your study attainments, please contact opiskelu@uef.fi.
• With problems regarding the Peppi PSP, please contact your amanuensis or PSP instructor.
• You can find current news about Peppi in the Peppi Yammer group.

Read the latest information related to COVID-19 on the website of the Finnish institute of health and welfare. Also, check out Kuopio City's website.

Kuopio

• The regional coronavirus steering group recommends to wear a mask when distancing recommendations cannot be effectively observed.
• The University of Eastern Finland recommends the use of masks on campus! Also, UEF recommends the use of the Koronavilkku app to its students and staff.
• If you have any flu symptoms and suspect that you might have been infected with Covid-19, here is what you can do: 
  • You should take Omaolo symptom assessment online. (Available in Finnish and English.)
  • If you think you have coronavirus, you can call Kuopio City Corona Help Line and book an appointment for a test: +358 44 704 6700. The line may be very busy at the moment because of the number of cases and exposures, but please wait patiently or call them again. The help line is open weekdays Mon-Thu from 8am to 3pm, Friday from 8am to 2pm and on weekend Fri-Sun from 8am to 12 noon.

UEF student Bible Club (UBC)

Come join us as we facilitate the spiritual growth and unity of all Christian students and staff on the UEF campus. We achieve this goal by an extensive and inspired study of the bible, sharing testimonies, questions and answer sessions, personal counselling and discipleship hours, quality praying time, and gospel outreaches.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we meet virtually every other Saturday, therefore Kuopio and Joensuu students can participate. Time is 18:00 – 20:00. Language translation to either English or Finnish is available. Contact us for the Zoom link. We welcome you to having an impactful experience in our non-denominational Christian club. Looking forward to meeting you.

Contact person: Juhani Juusola
Emails: uef.bibleclub@outlook.com; uef.bibleclub@gmail.com

Our internship roles are open

Wolt is more than just food delivery — we’re building a global logistics platform 🚀 Our teams are building products for 15 million customers in 23 countries.

As an intern you’ll be embedded in one of our product teams and get to work on real-life problems, contributing to creating a world-class experience for our Wolt customers worldwide.

Bring in fresh ideas and passion for tech - we’ll provide the rest! 💙

Apply now - applications close 31st January 🏃🏃‍♀️

Join us in Helsinki:

• Software Engineer Intern
• Design Intern
• Business Intelligence Intern
• Data Science Intern

Brand Yourself and Get Hired – Day 3.2.2022

This virtually arranged event is designed for both Savonia’s and UEF’s foreign degree students who want to get hired by local growth and internationally oriented companies as well as for local companies interested in recruiting international workforce.

During the event the students have an opportunity to learn from the companies how to brand themselves and get noticed by the companies. The companies have also the opportunity to learn from each other how to get in contact with international students and what opportunities international students will bring to the companies. The companies will pitch their career and internship openings suitable for English-speaking international students during the event. The companies and students also have an opportunity for discussions and questions.

Internship in the administration of the Erasmus+ Programme

The internship is positioned in the Unit of International higher education cooperation at the Finnish National Agency for Education. The unit supports the internationalisation of higher education and promotes the international education co-operation of higher education institutions. All Finnish higher education institutions are our partners. 

We are looking for a higher education student to work as an intern in administrative tasks related to the Erasmus+ Programme for higher education and the unit’s other programmes promoting international cooperation between higher education institutions. 

• Dates and duration: 3 months starting from May-June 2022. The exact starting date can be agreed upon with the selected candidate.
• Form of employment: Full-time work
• Pay:  EUR 1504,78 e per month
• Last date for submitting the application: 19 January 2022

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.

Participate in a study

Have You experienced bullying during your studies? If the answer is ‘Yes’, I kindly ask You to take part in my study by describing Your experiences in Your own words. You can write about Your experiences in free form bringing up the things You find meaningful. All experiential knowledge is essential for my study. The answering will happen fully anonymously. The texts will be processed confidentially and recorded anonymized for research purposes only.

I thank You in advance for taking the time to help me in this important task. The link below will take You to the questionnaire. If You have any questions, do not hesitate to ask: eluukine@ulapland.fi

Kind regards,
Elisa Luukinen
Doctoral student, Faculty of Education, University of Lapland

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 description of the event/activity in English to either kv.kuopio@isyy.fi (Kuopio events) or kv.joensuu@isyy.fi (Joensuu events).

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

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 Kuopio 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 (Weekly Feed) and data protection on ISYY's website.