In the beginning of September we will kick-off the new academic year!

And what does that mean?

Academic Year Kick-Off and City Orienteering are events that start the academic year at the University of Eastern Finland. The events are held on the same day with the UEF Opening Ceremony, on Thursday 5 September 2024. The event is held on both campuses at the same time.

LoveZone - Academic Year Kick-Off event gathers together students and staff of Savilahti area. There will also be a student parade from Savilahti to Kuopio Market Square before the event in the city centre. The stage programme will kick off with a welcome speech and greetings from students, followed by Finnish artist Sexmane energising the crowd.

Learn more about the event via the link below and get ready to kick-start this academic year together with the whole university community!

The start and finish of both the longer and shorter routes are located in both cities at the university campus near the ISYY office. The route is easy in terms of terrain and is run along asphalt roads, with the shorter routes mainly along light traffic routes. On the longer route, more than half of the distance is pedalled on the edge of the road.

There is a service point along the route, and a service van will help you with any minor problems with your bike. If necessary, you and your bike can also be picked up along the route back to the start/finish area of the event. There will also be a first aid team present.

The participation fee for the cycling event is 5 € for ISYY members and 15 € for others. To register for the event, please register in advance on Kide.app. Registration starts on Wednesday 4 September 2024 at 9 am.

What? A large selection of equipment for sports and hobby activities. We have e.g. snowshoes, badminton rackets and discs for frisbee golf. The complete list of available equipment and board games can be found on our website.

Who can loan? All ISYY members and SYKETTÄ users with valid stickers.

Price? Borrowing is free!

How long can I keep the equipment? The loan time is one (1) week. Return the equipment to the ISYY office.

How can I borrow? Come to the ISYY Joensuu or Kuopio office, choose the equipment you want to borrow, and fill in the electronic loan form by reading the QR code at the customer service desk.

Last week of summer classes 26.8.-29.8.

You can join with all valid SYKETTÄ stickers (also with a ball sports sticker) and enrolling for the classes takes place via the sports calendar on the front page of the website.

Autumn 2024 and academic year 2024–2025 stickers are now on sale!

You can easily purchase the sticker from the webstore right away! With the same sticker, you can also join the late summer classes, which will be held from August 19th to 31st.

Choose the SYKETTÄ package that suits you best and join us!

• Group Exercise sticker: 39 €/semester, 69 €/academic year
  •  includes, among other things, instructed group exercise classes, ball game shifts, and the gym
• Ball Sports Fee: 22 €/semester, 36€/academic year
  •  includes all services except group exercise classes

Before purchasing the sticker, you need to register as a SYKETTÄ user on our website. It’s quick and easy! More information can be found at from the website linked below.

Free sports week 2.-8.9.2024

We celebrate the new season by inviting all students and staff in UEF, Savonia and Uniarts to exercise with us FOR FREE between 2nd and 8th of September! During the week you can try our classes and services for free (excluding Luola gym and trainer service).

All you have to do is:

1. Register as a user on our webpage, if you haven’t done it already. It’s free!
2. Get familiar with SYKETTÄ group exercise and ball sport offerings
3. Sign in to the site and enroll for classes via our front page's sports calendar or via SYKETTÄ Kuopio app.

New gym at Luola!

With the SYKETTÄ sticker, you can train at the gym of the sports and event center Luola for a one-time fee of 1 € (students) / 2 € (staff). (Prices without SYKETTÄ sticker are 4,50 € / 6,50 €.)

You can get the special price by showing a valid SYKETTÄ sticker and ID at the Luola cashier.

The discount is valid during the opening hours of the Luola cashier:

• Mon–Fri 8 am to 9 pm (sports facilities must be empty by 10 pm)
• Sat–Sun 9 am to 8 pm (sports hall must be empty by 9 pm)

There are a limited number of single visits.

More tips and information

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

Library opening hours in the autumn semester

Library offices will move to the opening hours of the autumn term on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Joensuu and Kuopio Campus Library facilities are open between 8–18 on weekdays and 10–14 on Saturdays. The first hours of weekday mornings are self-service hours. From Monday to Saturday customer service starts at 10 a.m.

KUH Medical Library is open between 12–17 on Mondays and between 10–15 from Tuesday to Thursday.

The Student and Learning Services' customer service opening hours are extended 19 August – 13 September 2024

19 August – 13 September 2024 the Student and Learning Services’ customer service desk and phone service opening hours are extended. During this time both the customer service desk and phone service are open Mon–Fri from 10 am to 3 pm.

From 16 September 2024 onward the Student and Learning Services’ customer service will return to the regular opening hours

Get to know the campus by playing campus orienteering!

Campus orienteering will help you to find the student services and familiarize yourself with the campus buildings even before your studies begin.

Campus orienteering consists of checkpoints that can be navigated either alone or together with your fellow students at the university. Some of the checkpoints also include small volunteer assignments.

Campus Orienteering is already available and it is open until the end of September 2024. You can utilize the Campus Orienteering when you have registered as UEF student and have the UEF username.

Guided nature walks in autumn

Regional environmental protection services, welfare promotion services and the Kuopio Museum of Natural History organise guided nature excursions and volunteer events during the summer and autumn. Join us to discover the local forest and its animals, flying squirrels, birds and bats. You will also learn to identify wild herbs, plants, lichens and mushrooms.

The excursions are open to all and free of charge, with no need to book in advance (except for a few boat and bus trips).

Schedule in August and September:

• Finnish Nature Day Cruise, Sat 31.8. at 10-16

• One Health-themed nature walk, Tue 10.9 at 17:30-19

• Mushroom trip, Sat 14.9. at 10-15

• Old forests of Vanuvuori, Sat 21.9. Departures at 11 am and 12 pm

Lentävä Lähtö 2024

LENTÄVÄ LÄHTÖ IS HERE AGAIN! Lentävä Lähtö is the most compelling appro in Kuopio, where you can kick off the academic year with a bang. This time, this is possible at the starting stall, checkpoints, as well as at the after-parties. Join us for a thrilling start to the autumn on Tuesday, September 10, 2024!

Follow our Facebook event and Instagram account @lentavalahto to stay updated on announcements and be among the first ones to know about the artists of the after-parties. So, put on your overalls and sew on your previous badges. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

WHAT: Lentävä Lähtö 2024 – Kuopio's biggest and most thrilling appro
WHERE: In the city centre of Kuopio, starting from the market square
WHEN: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 2:30 PM (pickup of the Appro-passes only during designated times)
TICKETS: 15 €, including the Appro-pass, official overall badges, and access to the after-party. Additional Shot Rally for 3 €.

Event calendar

• Tue 27.8. at 17:00 Neulamäki Library Language Café
• Mon-Sun 2.9.-8.9. Kuopio SYKETTÄ free trial week
• Thu 5.9. LoveZone and City Orienteering
• Thu 12.9. at 17:00 Puijonlaakso Library Language Café
• Sat 21.9. Tour de Itä-Suomi in Kuopio
• Tue 24.9. at 17:00 Neulamäki Library Language Café
• Thu 26.9. ISYY's Representative Council Meeting 4/2024
• Mon-Fri 30.9.-4.10. Wellbeing Week
• Mon-Sun 30.9.-6.10. Kuopio SYKETTÄ Appro and free trial week
• Wed 2.10. Sports Afternoon
• Wed 2.10. Sober Bingo & Disco Kuopio
• Wed 9.10. Association Day in Kuopio
• Fri 6.12. Independence Day Torch Parade

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

• Tue 27.8. starting at 17:00 Lautapelikerho Kärmes (board game club)
• Sun 1.9. at 13-15 UEF Student Bible Club
• Thu 5.9. starting at 17:00 Lautapelikerho Kärmes (board game club)
• Sun 8.9. at 13-15 UEF Student Bible Club

Student, find power and purpose for your career and register to career planning and job seeking courses for the autumn 2024!

Are you wondering about your future? Where will I find work? How will I be convincing in the job interview? What can I do with my degree? What are my strengths? Am I in the right field? What should I study as a minor subject? What rights and obligations do I have as an employee?

Students pondering about their future directions or seeking traineeships and employment are troubled by many questions. Nevertheless, don’t worry! Practical guidance, knowledge and support is there for you on the career planning and job seeking courses offered by UEF Career Services.

Sign up for the career planning and job seeking courses in the autumn starts 12.8.2024. The first courses begin on 9 September 2024. Find the course details in Peppi!

Recruitment and networking event Talent Boost Summit 2024 in Lappeenranta on 12 November

The free recruitment and networking event Talent Boost Summit 2024 will take place this year on 12 November in Lappeenranta City Theatre. If you can’t attend the event on-site in Lappeenranta, you have a chance to follow the speech and panel portions of the program through a livestream.

By signing up and attending the event on-site in Lappeenranta, you will get an exquisite opportunity to discuss career opportunities with companies in Finland. In addition, both employers and talents will have a chance to make two-minute pitches and possibly continue networking at the TalentMatch event after the main program. (Unfortunately, TalentMatch event is not available for online attendees.)

The morning program will include interesting speeches and panel discussions from international students and recruiting companies about their experiences in an international working environment. You are warmly welcome to attend both morning and afternoon portions of the event.

Come find your future job, network with your future co-workers and much more at Talent Boost summit 2024!

Register for the event here.

The main organizer of Talent Boost Summit 2024 is the City of Lappeenranta. The event partners are Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Business Finland, Southeast Finland TE Office and LUT University.

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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 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/link for more information. If you want to include pictures, the optimal size is 270 x 270 px.

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