Happy Tuesday!

There is a lot happening in Kuopio this week since Kuopio is organising "An Outrageously Grand Village Festival" in honour of its 250th birthday. (Kuopio was founded in 1775 and it turns 250 on 17 November.) The week-long festival's programme includes a little bit of everyhting since there are events related to music, culture, food, wellbeing, shopping, sports and so on. Take part in the festivities!

Have a nice week!

Kind regards,
Elina
Coordinator of International Affairs and Administration

Apply for a band shift at Studentia Band Rehearsal Space by 28.8!

You can now apply for a shift at Studentia Band Rehearsal Space for the Autumn 2025 by filling an online application form. The application period ends on Thursday 28.8. 

Autumn shifts are valid 1.9.- 31.12.2025. Band shift is 2 hours/week and is available on weekdays (Mon-Fri) at 8-21 and on weekends (Sat-Sun) at 8-20.  

Single bandshifts can be booked anytime from ISYY's specialist of organisational affairs!

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 to Joensuu and back for those interested in exploring Joensuu routes. More information about the transportation to Joensuu will be updated later. You can find detailed information about the route options on 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.

ISYY club meetings

ISYY clubs' meetings at Lukema (ISYY office in Studentia, C door):

• Tue 26.8. at 5 pm Kärmes (board game club)

• Sun 31.8. at 1 pm UEF Student Bible Club

• Thu 4.9. at 5 pm Kärmes (board game club)

• Sun 7.9. at 1 pm UEF Student Bible Club

SYKETTÄ Kuopio membership, group classes, ball sports and gyms and registration information

Please read the SYKETTÄ Kuopion information.

You must register for all ball sports shifts and group classes through the sports calendar on the SYKETTÄ website or via the SYKETTÄ app. All users of the SYKETTÄ services must also have a valid SYKETTÄ membership. Valid memberships include the 2025–2026 academic year stickers and the autumn 2025 group fitness and ball sports stickers.

The autumn 2025 and academic year 2025–2026 memberships can be purchased now! 

Ready to move? Grab your SYKETTÄ sticker now from our online store! (You must sign in to the website to be able to buy a membership.) Choose the best way for you to get active and enjoy the great feeling! With the same payment, you can also join the last summer group classes, which are held from August 18–28!

• Group Exercise Fee: €41 / semester, €71 / academic year
  • Includes instructed group exercise classes, ball sports shifts, gym access, and nutritional services.
• Ball Sports Fee: €23 / semester, €38 / academic year
  • Includes everything except the group exercise classes.
• Monthly Fee: €16 / month

Registration for classes and shifts

Remember that you have to register to all shifts and group classes via the website's sports calendar or the SYKETTÄ Kuopio mobile application.

Registration for group exercise classes, ball shifts (futsal, basketball, volleyball shifts of different levels, floorball and badminton shifts) and regular shifts opens exactly 7 days before the event. For example, if the basketball shift is on Friday 5.9. at 2pm, registration for the shift opens on  Fri 29.9. at 2pm.

Booking a free shift

You can book a free shift at Studentia (sections 1-3). Free shifts can also be booked 7 days before the start of the shift. All people on a free shift must have a valid SYKETTÄ membership.

Gyms

The campus has Studentia and Snellmania gyms, which can be used with a valid SYKETTÄ sticker according to opening hours. The Luola gym is located near campus (Loistekatu 2) and you can go there with a one-time fee by showing your SYKETTÄ sticker (1 €/visit for students with SYKETTÄ membership). Read more about gyms.

The SYKETTÄ Autumn 2025 sports calendar has been released! 

Our diverse group fitness calendar offers something for everyone, from low-threshold options to intense cardio workouts, and from aquafit to yoga and pilates.

The autumn season kicks off with a free trial week from September 1st to 7th.
During this week, you can sign up for your desired classes and test our selection freely (excluding trainer services and the Luola gym).

Starting on  Monday, 8 September 2025, all users of SYKETTÄ Kuopio services must have a valid SYKETTÄ membership

Memberships are checked randomly, so keep your SYKETTÄ sticker with you when using SYKETTÄ services. Bringing someone without a valid membership to your shift will result in a penalty. See SYKETTÄ Kuopio's terms of use for more information.

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!

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. The event is open to everyone. 

The Language Centre offers a new minor subject in Finnish as a Second Language!

Want to learn more about the Finnish language and culture? The main focus is on language use situations related to the student's everyday life and in contemporary Finnish society. The minor subject module is suitable for both beginners and those who have already studied some Finnish.

The minor subject consists of language studies and thematic studies. The minor is 25 credits. The minor subject consists of courses offered by the Language Centre and other departments. See the structure and studies in Peppi: Study Guide.

There is no need to apply for the right to study in the minor subject and there is no limit to the number of participants, but the student must register for the minor subject module.

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.

Career Services info in English Thu 11.9.2025 13:00 – 13:30

Student and Learning Services’ Customer Service is open from 18 August to 15 September with extended opening hours

Student and Learning Services’ Customer Service is open from 18 August to 15 September with extended opening hours every weekday Mon-Fri from 10 am to 3 pm in person and over the phone (tel. +358 29 445 8900).

Lets speak Suomi!

Welcome to Neulamäki Library's (Juontotie 6) Language Café to learn to speak Finnish in a relaxed atmosphere on 26.8. at 5 pm.

Neulamäki Library Language Café is an open, relaxed event where you can practice speaking Finnish while playing board games. When you strike up a conversation, it’s easy to get to know new people and cultures. Of course, you can also participate just by listening!

Library staff will also take part in the games and conversations to collect ideas for future gatherings.

So come along, bring a relaxed attitude and a smile! You can take your whole family with you if you like! No registration needed. Coffee and tea available.

Kuopio Arts Night takes over the city on Friday, August 29! 

Arts Night brings art, music, dance, and experiences for the whole family to enjoy as part of the Our Kuopio Festival and Kuopio250 anniversary celebrations!

Where and when?

Kauppakatu Street (Vuorikatu–Maaherrankatu Streets) will be transformed into a stage for experiences ranging from dance to circus from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Museums will be open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with free admission and special programs.
• Kuopio City Theater: open rehearsals at 6:15 p.m.
• Music Center: mini concerts by the city orchestra at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m.
• Main Library: Antti Heikkinen & Nyhtöpelimanni Band at 5 p.m.
• Dance performances in Snellman Park and on Kauppakatu Street at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The event is free of charge and open to everyone.

Board game nights for ages 15–200

Come and spend a fun game night at the library in nice company!
You can play the themed games or choose one of the other featured games. There is also the staff to guide you and play with you. There will be four board game nights in the autumn season.

Place: Kuopio Main Library, 2. floor.

Schedule and themes: 

• Fri 29.8. 15–18.30: All kinds of games (Taiteiden yö / Night of the Arts)
• Wed 1.10. 15–18.30: New games
• Wed 5.11. 15–18.30: All kind of games (Peliviikko / Games Week)
• Wed 10.12. 15–18.30: Independent game night (no guiding staff)

Welcome!

Weekly Feed is the English language newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY). You are receiving this letter in 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 unsubscription link located on the top of the letter.

You will find more information on ISYY's newsletters and data protection on ISYY's website.