Join the Language Café info session on Thursday 14 September either at 9 am or at 4.15 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. You can find the links to the meetings on ISYY’s website.

This week we will kick-off the new Academic Year!!

This week we will kick-off the new academic year of UEF on both campuses with the Campus Happening on Thursday 7 September from 15.30 onwards. The registration to the City Orienteering is open in Kide.app until Thursday 7 September 12.00 pm (noon).

All UEF students are welcome to join the painting on Thursday 7.9.2023 from 12 pm to 6 pm. You are free to come and paint at a time that suits you. All the materials are covered by the organiser of the event. Please note that you should dress in clothes suitable for painting – the paint might splash. The painting will be prepared well beforehand and you don't need any artistic skills.

P.S. First hundred participants will receive a unique ISYY painting event overall badge!

There is coffee, tea and some snacks served. To attend the coffee break you don’t need to register, but if you have any allergies or other special diets, please inform Mirka Nieminen (mirka.nieminen(at)isyy.fi) by 15 September.

Greetings from coordinator

Hello to you all! The academic year has now officially started and the first year students have arrived on campus. I remember my first day at university very well and of course I was super lost in everything. Every orientation info went in one ear and out the other. Now I'm more compassionate and understand that I can be lost and overwhelmed, because no one is an expert on anything right away. And there's nothing wrong with that, we all learn at our own pace. So remember - you are allowed to experience the feeling of being lost, whether it's your first day at university or your graduation around the corner.  I wish you a compassionate beginning of the academic year!<3

- Riina

During these two weeks you can try our classes for free. We have classes designed for all kinds of movers, so don’t hesitate to join us. We have taken into account the feedback and wishes from SYKETTÄ movers and therefore there will be, for example, extra aerial yoga class and water exercise at Kuntolaakso added into the autumn sports calendar!

Also on 4.–17.9. there will be SYKETTÄ Appro in which the aim is to collect markings from SYKETTÄ sports events on your passport. By returning the passport you get your very own badge equivalent and you can take part in a raffle – the prices are amazing! Read more here.
 

Physical Activity Counselling

Do you feel you are not getting enough exercise for your health and well-being? Would you like to promote your own health and well-being through physical activity? Do you want more physical activity in your daily life, but don’t know where and how to start? Do you need professional support on your journey towards a more active lifestyle?

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, contact us to book an appointment for a free physical activity counselling! The service does not require a SYKETTÄ sticker.

Contact information:

• Physical activity counsellor, physiotherapist Saija Pohjanvirta
• WhatsApp or SMS: 044 7856832
• email: saija.pohjanvirta@edu.savonia.fi

Fitness tests 21st of September at Väinölänniemi

• You can choose between a Cooper test (12 minutes of non-stop running) or UKK-institute 2 kilometres of walking as fast as you can. Enroll for either Fitness test via this forms.

• Cooper test is meant for testing your maximum durability. The idea of this test is to run non-stop as much as you can in 12 minutes. Performing a Cooper test is quite hard and it is recommended for healthy persons only.
• The UKK 2 kilometres walking test is recommended for healthy adults between 20–65 of age   who have no circulatory disease, respiratory disease, musculoskeletal disease or any symptoms that will disturb non-stop walking for 2 kilometres. This test is meant for measuring the maximum oxygen intake. NOTICE: You need a pulse wristband/counter and heart rate reading needs to be seen at the end of this test.

When? 21st of September

• Cooper test: 16.00-16.30 time for warming up, test will start at 16.30

• Walking test: 16-16.25 time for warming up, test will start at 16.25

Where? At Väinölänniemi stadium, meeting infront of the grandstand

Price? FREE! You don't even need a SYKETTÄ Sticker

Enroll with this Google Forms by 20 September: SYKETTÄ Kuopio Fitness Tests

For further questions contact SYKETTÄ Sports Coordinator Tiitta Raatikainen, tiitta.raatikainen@savonia.fi.

More tips and information on

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

The healthcare fee for students in higher education, which is paid to Kela, covers all services at the FSHS. Please remember to pay it for both the fall and spring semesters to Kela on your own initiative. Up-to-date information connected to the fee can be found on Kela’s website.

The information regarding your enrollment will be transferred to FSHS from higher education institutions with a delay of approximately 1-3 days. For example, using the Self online service and accessing remote receptions require that you have registered as an attending student and the information regarding the enrollment has been transferred to FSHS. Therefore, we recommend you to register as soon as possible, so that you can start using our services when needed. Read more.

FSHS: Influenza vaccinations will start at FSHS in November

Influenza vaccinations will start at FSHS in November 2023. Health and welfare students in higher education, as well as students belonging to a risk group can receive their influenza vaccinations from the FSHS free of charge.

Note! It is not yet possible to book appointments for influenza vaccinations. Follow our website: instructions for booking a vaccination appointment and additional information on the practical arrangements will be published during October. Unfortunately, we can´t answer questions about influenza vaccinations in advance by phone.

Havuja Bootcamp 2023

Havuja Bootcamp is the 1st stage of the Havuja business accelerator program by Business Center North Savo.

Bootcamp is meant for anyone who has an initial business idea and would like to work on it. Participants get to develop their business idea in four intensive 2,5h workshops with the help of experts from Business Center North Savo. You don’t have to have a clear business idea ready. In the final session all teams get to present their business idea to the Bootcamp jury.

You can participate by yourself or as a team. You get two (2) credits from participating to your elective studies.

Havuja Bootcamp is actualized in English, and therefore, it is open to all exchange and international degree students in our educational institutions. Finnish students are naturally welcome as well.

Bootcamp sessions are held online via Zoom.

Havuja Bootcamp gives you:

• Tools for developing your initial idea into a feasible business
• Skills for pitching your business idea
• Contacts that can help you with your business idea further
• 2 credits for your elective studies
• Access to the entrepreneurial community of Business Center North Savo
• Guidance on how to continue your business idea development e.g., in Draft Program and get pre-seed funding of 4000 EUR

Enrol to the course (enrolment key Bootcamp2023) here.

Questions? Reach out to me: tomi.tuovinen@uef.fi p. 0505715046

More info and detailed schedule:

Do you wonder how a black sand beach looks like? Find it out on our trip to Iceland 10.-15.10.2023!

Join ESN Finland on this trip to breathtaking Iceland! Experience the incredible nature on a tour around the South coast and the famous Golden Circle. Admire volcanic crater lakes, majestic waterfalls, icy glaciers and have a bath in a geothermal lagoon. Fall in love with picturesque seaside villages, learn about sharks and pet cute Icelandic horses.

Don’t miss out on this arctic road trip! The sales for this amazing trip has started! There is an early bird discount for the ones who buy the trip till September 1st! Check the link below to see what’s included for you and how to sign up.

For questions and other information contact Timetravels Customer service for assistance via Helpdesk or customerservice@timetravels.fi or via phone +358 4549 09 756, during office hours Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00. Cost of the phone call is 0,09 €/call + 0,17 €/min + international call charge (for calls outside Finland).

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.

Student associations at UEF

Student associations are independent, subject-specific associations. They 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 association 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 associations on Kuopio campus and check the contact information of each Student association from the 'Read more' link.

• Dentina ry - Dentistry students
• Fortis ry - Pharmacy students
• Hyeena ry - Students of environmental science and applied physics
• Kulti ry - Biomedicine students
• Kuopion lääketieteen opiskelijat KuoLO ry - Medical students
• Preemio ry - Business students
• Retikka ry - Nutrition students
• Serveri ry - Students of Computing
• Socius ry - Students of Social Sciences
• TERHO ry - Students in nursing science, health economics,  Health and Social Management Sciences, Health and Human Services Informatics and Health Promotion

Non-Finnish Students! Interested in free Finnish language courses?

Savonia University of Applied Sciences offers some and they are open to UEF-students as well through Savonia Open University.  Check out free courses here (switch the language to English).

For more information please contact Mrs. Kaja Rahkema (kaja.rahkema@savonia.fi)

You don’t need to be an actual teacher, but a visitor who brings something new to the class. By visiting the school, you will encourage pupils to get to know new people from different countries and cultures. Your visit can also encourage pupils to learn about the possibilities of study abroad or international volunteering. The visit is also an opportunity for you to follow classes and see how pupils study in Finland.

How to sign up for a visit?

You can register to the Erasmus in Schools programme through the Matching Machine platform. You will receive a notification by email once you have been matched with a school. After that, you can plan your visit together with the teacher.

Read more on our 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 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.