Happy Tuesday!

Just a week left before all the new students arrive to campus and the busy weeks start for all of us, so for the time being, try to relax!

You are reading Weekly Feed, which is the English language newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY). You are receiving this letter to your email because you are a member of ISYY and are studying at Joensuu campus or because you have joined the mailing list yourself. If you do not wish to receive Weekly Feed anymore, just click here to unsubscribe.

Have a nice week everyone!

Kind regards,

Joona Rantala | Coordinator of International Affairs, Joensuu Campus

City Orienteering - registration opens soon!

Right after the Student Blast starts ISYY’s City Orienteering which is organised especially for the new students. Teams will go around the campus city and complete fun tasks at the orienteering points. The students will get to know each other as well as the campus city. You will meet e.g. student associations and ISYY clubs at the orienteering points!

Registration
The registration for new students begins on 1 September at 3 pm in Kide.app. A tutor (or a student from the freshman group if the tutor doesn’t participate in the Orienteering) will register the group of new students to the event.

The registration for continuing students begins in Kide.app on Tuesday 2 September at 3 pm in Kide.App. There are a limited amount of group tickets, so be fast! A group ticket for continuing students costs 30€.

Student calendars have arrived!

Get yourself ready for autumn semester and keep yourself updated with this amazing free student calendar provided to you by ISYY. The beautiful cover of this year's calendar is desinged by Tuukka Rissanen. Come and pick up your copy from ISYY’s office during our opening hours.

Upcoming exceptions in ISYY office opening hours

There will be some exceptions in ISYY office opening hours. On the first two weeks of September the offices are at your service also on Fridays.

Exceptions:

• Friday 5 September open 10-14
• Friday 12 September open 10-14

ISYY's breakfasts will start in September 2025

ISYY’s breakfasts are relaxed and communal events open to all UEF students. Enjoy a nutritious start to your day and meet fellow students! Breakfasts are held monthly on both campuses with two seatings (Kuopio: Snellmania, Joensuu: Aura).

Dates and details on ISYY’s website.

Blog: Why should you run for member of the Student Council?

The Representative Council Elections Coordinator Emma tells her view of what it is like to participate in decision making as a representative at ISYY’s student council.

Read Emma’s blog on ISYY’s webpage.

ISYY Autumn Events in Joensuu

Below you can find a list of ISYY events in autumn. The best way to keep up with our events is to follow our newsletters and our event calendar on our website.

Autumn events for Joensuu:

• SYKETTÄ Joensuu Appro and free sports trial 1.-14.9.
• UEF opening ceremony of the academic year in Joensuu 4.9.
• Student Blast - Academic Year Kick-off 4.9.
• City Orienteering and After Party 4.9.
• El Clásico football event 17.9.
• Wellbeing Week 29.9.-5.10.
• Sports Afternoon 1.10.
• Association Days 21.-22.10. (Tue-Wed in Joensuu, Wed in Kuopio)
• Independence Day Torch Parade 6.12.

ISYY Club Meetings

All currently listed club meetings are held weekly in ISYY's club room at ISYY's office located near the city centre (Suvantokatu 6, 80100 Joensuu). The club meeting list will be updated as new club meeting times and locations are confirmed by the clubs.

More information and a full list of ISYY's clubs in Joensuu can be found on ISYY's webpage:

• MtG (Magic: the Gathering) Guild Mon 3 pm - 8 pm 
• Joensuu Board Gamers meeting Thu 3 pm - 8 pm
• Chess Club Fri 4 pm - 8 pm

Tour de Itä-Suomi will be cycled again in Joensuu!

Registration for the event is online via Kide.app.

Tour de Itä-Suomi is a cycling event organised by ISYY. The event will be held in Joensuu on Sunday 7 September. There are two route options, the longer route is approx 125 km and the shorter one approx 50 km.

ISYY arranges transit from Kuopio and back for those interested in exploring Joensuu routes. More detailed information about the route options at ISYY website!

Tour de Itä-Suomi is not a competition - no need to rush, just finish the route at your own safe pace! Bring your own bicycle, bicycle helmet and sunny attitude.

More information about the routes and busses from Kuopio will be updated to event info soon.

Enroll as a player for the UEF student all-star football team in the El Clasico event on Wednesday 17.9.2025 at 5pm - 7pm.

The match, in which student teams of UEF and Karelia UAS challenge each other, is played at the Joensuu keskuskenttä grass field. The maximum number of players in the team is 18 players + 2 goalkeepers. If there are more enrollments than spots in the team, the final team lineup is decided by the teams captain. The match is organized by ISYY Sports Club Joensuu, the student union of Karelia University of Applied Sciences POKA and SYKETTÄ Joensuu.

Photo: © Mikko Kalavainen / @fotomikko

Free trial period

At the start of the semesters, you have a chance to try out SYKETTÄ sports services without a valid SYKETTÄ membership. This autumn, the free trial period is held 1.-14.9.2025.

During the free trial period, you can participate in the events available on the sports calendar without a valid membership. However, users must enroll on each class beforehand. New users must register before they can use the services.

• Read more
• SYKETTÄ ABC

SYKETTÄ Appro

Complete sports events and get to know SYKETTÄ sports services!

SYKETTÄ Appro is held in the beginning of the autumn semester as part of the free trial period 1.-14.9.2025. The idea is to collect markings on an appro pass by participating in sports events in SYKETTÄ sports calendar. Each sports event is rewarded with one marking. Participants who return their appro pass will be rewarded with an overall badge based on the number of markings. We will also have extra classes!

The Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2025–2026

The Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2025–2026 will be held on Joensuu campus on Thursday, 4 September 2025, at 1.15 p.m. in the Carelia Hall, Carelia building. Welcome! The Opening Ceremony can also be followed online starting at 1.15 p.m.

Ecumenical Opening Service of the Academic Year at the University of Eastern Finland wil be held in the Carelia Hall at 12.15–12.45 p.m.

Student, find power and purpose for your career and register to career planning and job seeking courses for the autumn 2025!

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.

What should a new student know about FSHS (Finnish Student Health Service)?

What should a new student know about FSHS (Finnish Student Health Service)? How can you contact FSHS and which matters can students take care of through FSHS's online service?

FSHS recommends that new students visit its page for new students. There are useful instructions and tips, with texts, links and videos.

• Check out the page for new students
• Watch the presentation video in English on YouTube

Joensuu Campus - Library 24/7 Door Instructions

During the summer, an early door button has been installed on the door to improve accessibility, and at the same time, the locations of the access token readers have changed slightly. You can also find the same instructions 24/7 at the door, both inside and outside. Every user of the 24/7 space must have the access token read in the reader before entering.

We ask that you only use the door early button when you need unobstructed access to or from the space.

September exchange application period!

There is still time to apply for student exchange for the spring semester 2026 in September! The application period is open 1-15 Sept, the application period closes on 15 Sept at 3:00 PM (Finnish time).

Available in this application period are YUFE Alliance exchanges (Open YUFE and YUFE Minor exchanges), Erasmus+ host universities and bilateral host universities.

Interested in singing?

The representative choir of the University of Eastern Finland, Joy, will organize an audition on September 15th between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., in the classroom AT100!

If you've ever dreamed of singing in a choir, we now offer a great opportunity to audition! You do not need previous singing experience to participate.

If you are unable to audition on the 15th, or you have any questions, please contact us via our e-mail: uefkuorojoy@gmail.com

Book your audition time

Darude invites students to to celebrate his 25-year career with the Sandstorm Run fun-run event in Helsinki on Sunday, 31 August 2025

The run route passes through instantly recognisable sights from the original Sandstorm music video, including Kaivopuisto and Helsinki Cathedral, from the iconic opening sequence on the church steps.

Sandstorm Run has partnered with the Finnish Athletics Federation in support of youth sports, and Darude would like to personally invite the students of University of Eastern Finland to join this special event free of charge. Fill out the registration form via this link and secure your spot now – only 200 free tickets available!

"You can choose your pace and either walk, run, or race. In case you want to spice things up, you can dress up in the Sandstorm spirit to win amazing prizes such as a Meet & Greet with Darude, a group photo with the winners, and tickets to Darude’s STORM 25 concert at Kattilahalli, Helsinki on 6th September, 2025. Bring your energy, your friends, your running shoes, and join the unforgettable celebration on the streets where it all began!"

Kindly,

Ville/Darude and the Sandstorm Run team

Ps. Want a behind-the-scenes experience of the event? Fill out this form and join our Sandstorm Run team as a volunteer.

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 Joensuu campus or because you have joined the mailing list yourself. 

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