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

Look here for offers with your SYKETTÄ sticker.

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.
 

Get to know, free trials

• 25.1. at 16.30 Get-to-know Hokutoruy ju-jutsu
• 8.2. at 17.00 ITF Taekwon-Do
   

GYM services

• SYKETTÄ has two gyms at University campus: Studentia (Yliopistonranta 3) and Snellmania (Yliopistonranta 1). These halls and gyms are open for your use with a valid SYKETTÄ sticker. Please check the page of each gym to learn about the opening hours, equipment and other important stuff: Studentia and Snellmania
• Gym shifts in our partners’ gym
  • You can book a gym shift for KuoFit (on Wednesdays) or Kunnonsali (on Sundays), if you have a valid SYKETTÄ sticker.
  • Additional service: City of Kuopio gym card for Rajala and Kotkankallio. Read more here.
     

Changes in timetable

• Gym at Studentia is open:
  •     Mo-Fri 7-22
  •     Saturdays and Sundays 9-21
• Beginning of February at Thursdays:
  •     Morning yoga at Studentia 7.45
  •     Total body workout at Studentia 9.00
• KickFit is not in the timetable. We will inform when we can start the class.
   

More tips and information on

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

UEF campus development webinar on 1 Feb 2022 at 13–14

Welcome to a webinar focusing on the future development of the university’s campuses, to be held on 1 February 2022, starting at 13.00. The University of Eastern Finland has launched a scenario project on campus development, which will create alternative visions of the operating environment all the way to 2035. The first campus development webinar presents the objectives and schedule of UEF’s campus development, and creates visions from the perspectives of future work, teaching, research, and facility solutions.

The webinar will be hosted by Rector Jukka Mönkkönen, Academic Rector Tapio Määttä, Director of Administration Tuomo Meriläinen and Head of Facilities Management Tarja Harjula. The webinar recording will be published in Yammer after the event.

A Yammer group dedicated to UEF’s campus development (UEF Kampuskehitys/ UEF campus development) will be opened at the end of January. It will serve as a platform for comments during the webinar, and as an interactive channel for internal communication relating to campus development later on.

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)

Read the latest information related to COVID-19 on the:

• website of the Finnish institute of health and welfare
• Kuopio City's website.
   
• 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, you can take a home test which are available in local supermarkets.
  • See here who is eligible for a coronavirus test via the municipal services.
    • If you belong to a risk group and you think that you have coronavirus, you can call Kuopio City Corona Help Line and book an appointment for a test: +358 44 704 6700. 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.

ESN KISA's General Meeting 2.2.2022 at 6 pm

If you're interested in becoming a Board member of ESN KISA, attend the General Meeting online on Wednesday 2nd of February at 6pm. You can find the link to the meeting from ESN KISA's social media.

ESN KISA (Kuopio International Students’ Association) operates under the Student Union (ISYY) and it organises recreational activities for international and Finnish students. These activities include excursions, parties, game nights, cultural exchange and other events. (Events of this semester depend on the regional restrictions and the situation of the pandemic.) The goal is to make students' time in Kuopio as fun and memorable as possible. Anyone can join ESN KISA, and membership is free for all Student Union members.

Contact Forum 27.1. Virtual Recruitment Event

Covid situation is continuing, but job applications won't wait.

Contact Forum is Finland's largest recruitment event for students and recent graduates. In January the event will be held virtually, just hop online and meet recruiters from over a hundred companies. You can find yourself a job, topic for your thesis or an internship.

Launch your career at Contact Forum!

Summerjobs in English

You can find advertisements for summer jobs in English from the list below. Be quick to fill an application since the deadlines for applying are ending soon to some of the positions!

• Kesäduuni.org
• LinkedIn
• OP Financial group
• Metso:Outotec
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

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.

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

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

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.