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ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Kuopio Week 12/2022

Tue Mar 22 11:48:18 2022

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Kuopio Week 12/2022
 
 

 

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Kuopio Week 12/2022

22.-28.3.2022

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HAPPY TUESDAY!

Winter is starting to transform into spring as the days are getting lighter. Daylight saving time starts on this week's Sunday, so remember to turn your clock forward 1 hour on 27th March at 3am. If you're always confused which way to turn your clocks, always turn them towards the summer!

Have a nice week! :)

Kind regards,
Elina
kv.kuopio(at)isyy.fi

P.S. Unfortunately, the ice tracks around the city and in the harbour are not maintained anymore because the weather is getting warmer. So the ice skating season is almost over.

 

 
 
     
 

 
     
 
 

 

This Spring’s Smiles and Complaints Week Takes Place on 21.–27.3.2022

Now it's your time to give some feedback! This Spring’s Smiles and Complaints Week will take place this week on 21.-27.3.2022. During the week, you can give feedback through ISYY to ISYY, UEF, YTHS, campus restaurants or any operator that affects student’s life.

You can send your feedback via the Google Forms linked below.

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Welcome to ISYY Association Days on 6th and 7th of April 2022!

ISYY is organising the traditional Association Days in the beginning of April, in which Student Organisations, Clubs and Campus Organisations present their activities and sell overall patches! Come and find out what ISYY and associations close to it have to offer. It’s also possible that you’ll find some new activities from Association Days. ISYY Association Days are open for everybody and there's no entrance fee.

The event will be held on Wednesday 6th of April from 10 am to 2 pm in Kuopio Snellmania lobby (1st floor) and on Thursday 7th of April from 10 am to 2 pm in Joensuu Carelia lobby.

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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.

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The BRIDGES breakfasts

The BRIDGES breakfasts are relaxed and communal hangouts that all students of the University of Eastern Finland are welcome to attend. The Breakfast moments are in the Snellmania's restaurant on Tuesdays from the 22nd of March until the 10th of May on 8.30 am to 9.15 am. The events 22.3. and 29.3. are full, but there is plenty tickets to other dates. The participation is free. Please register only to one event, so many people has an opportunity to participate at least once.

Link to registration:

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Hobby Buddy

The Hobby Buddy service is intended for all students of the UEF who want to make new friends through common hobbies and interests. By filling the Hobby Buddy application, we are looking for a suitable buddy for you!

There are different hobbies - you can search for a buddy for a coffee or movie company. Right now there are students in Kuopio currently looking for hobby buddies to play board games, volleyball, salsa dancing and ice swimming.

We’ll get in touch when the right buddy is found. We read applications and combine them together once a week, usually on Fridays.

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Movie night in March!

The movie night in Kuopio will be organised in cooperation with the Hyvät Kuvat film club in Kino Kuvakukko on Thu 24.3. at 5.30 pm. The Finnish comedy Peruna (2021) will be shown during the night. The movie is in Finnish with English subtitles. There is no registration in advance.

The movie nights are open to all UEF students and participation is free. Food and drinks are at your own expense. If you wish, you can also put on overalls. Participants will receive the project's own overall badge as a memory of the event!

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SYKETTÄ News

One-month sticker

This sticker is your choice if you don't want to be tied up for the whole academic year or semester, or you want to get-to-know SYKETTÄ services before buying a long-term membership. One-month sticker (15€) is valid for one calendar month and it includes all SYKETTÄ services.

Instructed group classes go on until May Day. If you want to go to the gym or do ball sports for the whole summer you also can pay for the inexpensive membership for the semester and use SYKETTÄ services until 31th of August.

Few changes in the Sports Calendar

  • Ballet for Adults class is held on Tuesdays at 20–21 pm at KRV centre hall
  • Starting on 23rd of March, Bellydance class is held on Wednesdays at 17.50–18.50 pm at Snellmania mirror hall
  • Floor Barre class is replaced with Vinyasa Yoga 45` class and it is held on Tuesdays at 15.30–16.15 pm at Snellmania tatami
  • These changes are added into the Sports Calendar

Upcoming course

Introduction to circus 2,  26.-27.3. (2 x 2,5h)

  • WHERE: Kuopion Sirkus training hall, Pyöräkatu 15
  • TIME: Saturday 1pm - 3.30pm and Sunday 4pm - 6.30pm
  • PRICE: free for people of ages 15 to 26
  • TEACHING LANGUAGES: Finnish/English
  • CONTENT: Aerial acrobatics and Balancing

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Read FSHS psychologists' tips to deal with reactions to the war

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has shocked people around the world. It’s natural for the mind to react to worrying things and uncertainty. FSHS psychologists wrote an article where they give tips to take care of yourself. You can also discuss the feelings of the war anonymously in our MieliChat service. The service is available from Monday to Friday (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and can be accessed via the Self online service.

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The War in Ukraine – how an ordinary student can help?

SYL (National Union of University Students in Finland) encourages students to help the victims of the Ukrainian war. There are many ways to help, even if you don’t have much money. SYL has listed in their blog post different ways to take action and to donate. Read the post via the link below.

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Karelia Symposium - Chemicals from wood, 7 April 2022. Register by 22 March 2022

University of Eastern Finland and Teollisuusneuvos Heikki Väänänen Fund are organizing the 7th Karelia Symposium on 7 April 2022. This year’s theme is “Chemicals from wood”.

The symposium will take place this year as a hybrid event. If the prevailing pandemic situation allows, you can participate either on-site in Kuopio Campus or remotely via Teams.

Please find the whole programme here. The language of the symposium is English. Register by 22 March 2022 via the link below.

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The Library is invoicing borrowing fees in early April

Campus libraries are invoicing unpaid borrowing service fees in early April. By paying all the unpaid fees before that, you can avoid the invoicing. Web payment in UEF Primo is a quick and easy way to pay the overdue and reservation fees online. It is possible if the amount of fees is at least three euro. You can also pay the fees at the Joensuu and Kuopio campus libraries' customer service with a debit/credit card. Payment is not possible in the KUH Medical Library, because there is no cash service.

More information: library@uef.fi

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Apply for the YUFE Student Journey on Spring 2022!

Do you want to study in an international environment? How about studying at 10 young research-driven universities in Europe at the same time! 

Take your chances and apply to join the YUFE Student Journey. Application period starts 4 April and continues until 24 April 2022. Learn more about the application process below. 

The YUFE Student Journey offers you the opportunity to create your own learning path and broaden your European horizon. Virtual participation is also possible!

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The Portuguese Crash Course is back!

The Language Centre is offering a Portuguese Crash Course. If you are interested in learning Portuguese and getting to know more about the Brazilian culture do not miss this chance! The course will be taught by a native speaker, and you will learn how to communicate in everyday life situations such as introducing yourself, ordering a meal, asking for directions and more.

The course schedule is from April 4th to May 18th. The classes are ONLINE every Monday and Wednesday from 6:15 to 7:00 pm. The registration is now open in Peppi and all students are welcome to sign up for it! You can find the course in Peppi using the code 8014350-3001.

Registrations are open until March 28th, so guarantee your spot soon!

You can also find more information on the course registration page or by contacting the responsible teacher: daniferr@uef.fi

 

 
 
     
 
 

 

Kuopio Symphiny Orchestra

Music gives wings to the mind – unwind after a stressful day listening to timeless music and get to know our orchestra’s musicians who represent 13 different nationalities.

Tickets only 4 euros for students for the following concerts:
7.4. Genie of the Flute
14.4. Luminous Violin
12.5. Carmina Burana

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More information: The discount ticket should be purchased at the Kuopio Music Centre Ticket sales on the day of the concert (open Mon-Fri 3-5 pm or until the beginning of the performance and on weekend 1 hour before the performance, open hours valid for the time being). The discount price is only valid if there are still tickets left. To access the discount price a valid student card chould be presented when purchasing the ticket.

 
 
     
 
 

mielenTEKoja Chat by Nyyti

mielenTEKoja Chat offers support to university students. During March, the Chat will be open only on Mondays from 5 to7 pm. The mielenTEKoja Chat will continue until March 21, 2022. You can access the Chat on Nyyti's website.

mielenTEKoja chat is free and it offers students peer support by anonymous one-on-one conversations with trained peers. Come have a chat about anything that is on your mind!

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

  • Website of the Finnish institute of health and welfare
  • Kuopio City's website
     
  • 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.
 
 
     
 

 
     
 
 

Red Cross hang out evening 24.3: evening walk

Red Cross Kuopio department organizes hang out evenings for students and youth. In March we are going to have a walk together. Let’s meet in front of the city hall (Tulliportinkatu 31) on Thursday 24.3. at 18.00 and decide the route for the evening walk together.

Please attend only if you are not showing any flu symptoms! Note: with proper clothing any weather is suitable for being outdoors so we will take this walk regardless of the weather. More information via email hengailu@sprkuopio.com. Welcome!

 
 
     
 
 

Movie club Hyvät Kuvat

Our amazing spring season full of great movies starts 24.3. with Finnish movie Peruna that is free for everyone! Bring your friends and come see some brilliant (and very affordable) movies!

Spring season's program:
24.3. Peruna (free screening)
31.3. The Green Knight
7.4. Isä
21.4. Better Days
28.4. The French Dispatch
5.5. Persian oppitunnit
12.5. Pig

Screenings are in Kino Kuvakukko (Vuorikatu 27) on Thursdays at 17:30. Season ticket costs only 25 euros (20 euros for students, pensioners and for unemployed) and they can be bought from Kide.app, ISYY's office in Lukema or from Kuvakukko before the screenings. Cash only, when buying from Kuvakukko or ISYY's office. A season ticket provides access for every movie in the spring season.

There are also 50 free tickets for exchange students in Lukema!

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Jokicon in Joensuu 9.-10. April

Jokicon is back. Come play familiar board games with us or learn some new ones. The whole collection of the board game club Joensuu Board Gamers is at your disposal. You can also bring your own games, if you wish. The event is non-alcoholic.

  • What? Board game event
  • Where? Aurora-building A-door (near Carelia-building) (Yliopistokatu 2, Joensuu)
  • When? April 9th, 2022 at 12-22 & April 10th 2022 at 10-19
  • Entry fee 3 € / 1 day, 5 € / 2 days

More information on Facebook via the link below.

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Learn Finnish at Kompassi

Would you like to learn Finnish outside the univeristy? Kompassi in the city centre (Kauppakatu 40-42) offers non-stop Finnish language courses! These courses are open and free for all and they are held at Kompassi. You do not need to register or sign-up for these courses. Kompassi also offers free Finnish speaking and reading courses.

In addition to teaching Finnish, Kompassi's volunteers organise different kinds of hobby opportunities and events. Check them out here.

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Kompassi's Language Cafe event on 6 April

Our favorite event language café is back again! Welcome to Kompassi on Wednesday 6.4. from 16-17.30 to learn new languages, get to know different cultures and enjoy a lovely evening with friends and family!

In our language tables you can learn Czech, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Finnish and English! We also offer coffee/tea, soft beverages and light snacks during the event.

Small surprise: come and read a book to a friendly dog!

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UEF students, develop your study and working-life skills in online trainings!

“Keys to Well-being – 5 Steps towards Future Work Skills” online trainings are designed to improve self-management skills, which are increasingly important in the changing world of work and study. Transformation of work requires new skills and competences: time and self-management skills, resilience and adaptability, collaboration skills, new ways of thinking, taking care of well-being and finding meaning in our work.

The online trainings consist of short videos as well as in-depth trainings. The trainings can be accessed flexibly at any time that suits you. They are free of charge to UEF staff and students, and they are available until January 31, 2023. The trainings can be accessed by logging into Moodle with your UEF-account: Keys to Wellbeing – 5 Steps towards Future Work Skills

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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.

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JobTeaser job portal

New job and traineeship offers for university students and graduates are advertised in the JobTeaser job portal. In the JobTeaser service, it is possible to sort job advertisements with numerous parameters.

Read more »

 

Jobs in Finland

Welcome to explore open job opportunities in Finland. On our website, you can find jobs targeted at English speaking professionals. You don't have to be able to speak Finnish or Swedish.

Read more »

 

Opiskelijatöihin.fi

An employment service website covering North Karelia and North Savo regions. The service is created and maintained by the Student’s Eastern-Finland association.

Students can leave their profiles anonymously for employers to find and also seek employers’ job advertisements.

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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.

 
 
     
 

 
     
 
 

 

Get to know new international people in Kuopio via Kompassi

Kompassi is an international meeting point situated in the city center. It is a part Settlement Puijola ry of Kuopio.

Kompassi organizes multicultural activities all through the year with the help of our visitors and partners.  Kompassi promotes building of an equal society and offers activities supporting integration and participation, and advice and guidance in everyday life.

Kompassi’s activities emphasize community, peer-support, utilizing people’s own resources and supporting them in moving forward in life. Finns and immigrants confluence through volunteer work.

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Follow the City of Kuopio on social media

Follow your campus city on Instagram @kuopionkaupunki to find out about current news, events and other information about the city. NB! You can also follow the hashtag #kpoweek for more exclusive information about the city of Kuopio in English.

Check out also the Facebook page Kuopio International where the city publishes news about Kuopio in English: events, services and all sorts of current issues!

 

 
 
     
 
     
 
 

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.

 
 
     
 
 
 

   

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