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28.09.2026 - 04.10.2026 |Kaikki
Wellbeing Week will be held for the thirteenth time at the University of Eastern Finland from 28 September to 2 October 2026. The aim of the Wellbeing Week is to offer UEF students and staff a wellbeing promoting program throughout the week.
During Wellbeing Week, a variety of activities will be organised to provide tools to increase one's own wellbeing. See the schedule of the theme week's program below. In addition to both campuses, there is also some program which will be held online. Please note that some of the week's activities require pre-registration and have an entrance fee and those are always stated in the information of the event in question.
Join for a refreshing SYKETTÄ Joensuu’s Physical Activity Counsellor Anni Sorsa’s exercise session via Teams during Wellbeing Week! A short exercise break is a great way to reduce sitting time, boost your energy, and support your wellbeing throughout the workday. The session is suitable for everyone and requires no special equipment. Please note that the session will be held in Finnish.
Finnish Kennel Club’s Care Dogs will be on the campuses in Joensuu at the Alkukivet statue and in Kuopio in front of Lukema/Studentia from 11am to 1pm. Doctor Ari Kinnunen and clinical veterinary technician Pia Nikkari have found that dogs have a natural ability to make people feel good, because the presence and petting of a dog lowers blood pressure and slows the heart rate. In addition, a dog may have a calming and concentration-supporting effect, and according to Yle's article, pets reduce stress and help people to relax. So come and take a break that supports your wellbeing by petting dogs and drinking coffee!
SYKETTÄ Joensuu and ISYY are organising breakfasts for UEF and Karelia students at the SYKETTÄ’s Portti54 gym. The breakfast starts with a beginner-friendly workout and no prior exercise experience is necessary — just wear comfortable clothes you can move in. After the workout we will enjoy a vegan breakfast together, and after breakfast you can stay at the gym to work out. If you need help with the equipment, you can ask the SYKETTÄ sports councellor for advice.
Registration for the breakfasts is on Kide.app. Registration opens on Wednesday 16 September at 10.00am.
You do not need a SYKETTÄ sticker to participate.
SYKETTÄ Kuopio and ISYY are organising Bare Yoga and vegan breakfast for UEF and Savonia students at Studentia.
The Bare Yoga is held at Studentia from 9.00am to 9.55am. Bare Yoga Method (BYM) is a method designed for holistic recovery and well-being of the body. Gentle BYM class led by Lisa Soelberg includes Bare Yoga Method and Yin yoga. The practice supports active recovery and increases mobility through gentle movements familiar from the world of yoga. The medium-intensity class is suitable for everyone and is intended to relax the body and mind. The content of the class changes monthly.
After the yoga, we will enjoy a vegan breakfast together at Lukema from 10.00am to 10.30am. Registration for yoga and breakfast opens on 22 September at 9.00am through the SYKETTÄ Kuopio sports calendar.
Join for a refreshing SYKETTÄ Joensuu’s Physical Activity Counsellor Anni Sorsa’s exercise session via Teams during Wellbeing Week! A short exercise break is a great way to reduce sitting time, boost your energy, and support your wellbeing throughout the workday. The session is suitable for everyone and requires no special equipment. Please note that the session will be held in Finnish.
Coffee & Friends offers low-threshold hanging out after lectures and the opportunity to meet other students over coffee and a snack. All students of the University of Eastern Finland are welcome to Coffee & Friends. You can come to the café alone or with a friend. The café meets on Tuesdays at 3-5pm at Lukema in Kuopio and at 4-6pm at Cafe Agora in Joensuu. You can come for a while or for the whole time. On 29.9. there will be a Dream Board workshop and relaxation. No need to register in advance.
SYKETTÄ services organise the traditional Sports Afternoon from 12.15 forward. In addition to the usual SYKETTÄ activities, there will be plenty of other sports activities and special offers at sports facilities for students and staff during the afternoon. The campus-specific program will be published on the SYKETTÄ website.
Sports Afternoon’s programme in Joensuu will be published on 15 September
Sports Afternoon’s programme in Kuopio will be published on 15 September
1, 2, 3, Bingo! ISYY’s After Sports Bingo will be held in Joensuu at Ticorillo (Amarillo) and in Kuopio at Apteekkari at the end of the sports afternoon. The first Bingo round starts at 6:30 pm and the second one at 8:00 pm. For the luckiest players in Bingo there will be super prizes from coffee to goodie bags - come, experience and win! Ticket sale starts on Kide.app on Wednesday 16.9. at 10.00.The ticket price is 3€ (+ Kide.app service fee 0,55€)
Tickets for Joensuu After Sport Bingo on Kide.app
Tickets for Kuopio After Sports Bingo on Kide.app
Join for a refreshing SYKETTÄ Joensuu’s Physical Activity Counsellor Anni Sorsa’s exercise session via Teams during Wellbeing Week! A short exercise break is a great way to reduce sitting time, boost your energy, and support your wellbeing throughout the workday. The session is suitable for everyone and requires no special equipment. Please note that the session will be held in Finnish.
UEF is organising a wellbeing-themed pop-up event on both campuses: in the Carelia lobby in Joensuu and in the Canthia lobby in Kuopio. At the pop-up, you’ll have the chance to explore services that support student wellbeing, pick up practical tips for your daily life, and chat with experts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The FSHS’s anti-substance abuse campaign will also be featured at the pop-up.
Mehiläinen, Sykettä Sports Services, Campus Chaplains, and UEF Student Guidance and Wellbeing Services will also be there, among others.
UEF is organising open days for its accessible exam rooms on both campuses: at Carelia in Joensuu and at Canthia in Kuopio. During the open house event, you will have the opportunity to visit the Accessible Exam Facilities and get answers to any questions related to examination arrangements.
The Study psychologist Katri Ruth from Student and Learning Services holds a polar night online lecture called "Kaamos survival" in English on Zoom (Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 666 4766 4396, Passcode: 343576). The effects of polar night time on the body and mind are discussed, and ways to cope with polar night are reviewed. You may think ‘is it possible to enjoy the darkest time of the year in Finland?’ The answer is yes, but how? Attend the lecture to find out.
Petkeljärvi National Park is a diverse and wilderness-like hiking destination where, if you’re lucky, you might spot beavers and their dams. It is possible to move around Petkeljärvi independently or with ISYY's group. The ISYY expedition goes around the fairly easy Kuikan Kierros (6,5 km), which takes about 2 hours. In addition, time has been reserved for independent exploration of Petkeljärvi. The hike route is beginner-friendly, but there is no guide with us.
Departure is from the campus at 10 am and we return back to campus by 5pm. We recommend eating a nutritious breakfast and taking enough food with you so that you don't get hungry in the middle of the day. We also recommend weather appropriate equipment and a little experience of hiking.
Registration is open on Kide.app between 16.-28.9. or as long as there are free seats in the bus. The price of the day trip is 5 € and includes the bus transportation from the campus to Petkeljärvi and back. Please note that registration is binding. Please note that if there aren't enough participants, we will have to cancel the trip. More information about the trip and schedules (as well as possible cancellation) will be sent via email to the participants no later than 30.9.
The landscapes of Southern Konnevesi National Park consist of groves, high rocky slopes and lake views. It is possible to move around Southern Konnevesi independently or with ISYY's group. The ISYY expedition goes around the fairly demanding Kalajan Kierros Nature Trail (5 km), which takes about 3 hours. In addition, time has been reserved for independent exploration of Southern Konnevesi. The hiking route is suitable for hikers in good physical condition, due to the steep ascents and cliffs along the way. There is no guide with us.
Departure is from the campus at 10am and we return back to campus by 5pm. We recommend eating a nutritious breakfast and taking enough food with you so that you don't get hungry in the middle of the day. We also recommend weather appropriate equipment and a little experience of hiking.
Registration is open on Kide.app between 16.-28.9. or as long as there are free seats in the bus. The price of the excursion is 5 € and includes the bus transportation from the campus to Southern Konnevesi and back. Please note that registration is binding. Please note that if there aren't enough participants, we will have to cancel the trip. More information about the trip and schedules (as well as possible cancellation) will be sent via email to the participants no later than 1.10.
In Joensuu at Aura and Futura restaurants, in Kuopio at Snellmania and Canthia restaurants:
In Joensuu at Kampus Bistro, in Kuopio at Cafe Snellari:
In all Compass Group campus restaurants:
You will receive the promotional price when you say 'Wellbeing Week' at the checkout. The offer cannot be redeemed at the self-service checkout.
SYKETTÄ Kuopio’s second free sports week and the SYKETTÄ Appro takes place from 28 September to 4 October. The idea is to collect stamps on your Appro pass from group exercise classes, the gym, and specific open ball game sessions. By returning your Appro pass, you will receive an overall patch corresponding to your completed sessions. Everyone who returns a pass enters a prize draw!
Unless otherwise stated, Appro participants have access to all guided classes provided by Kuopio SYKETTÄ sports services, as well as open ball game sessions that have an instructor or responsible person present. Additionally, you can log your own gym visits on the pass. SYKETTÄ Appro features extra classes, which will be published on this page before the event begins. You must register for all classes via the booking calendar.
Our partners during the Wellbeing Week: UEF, SYKETTÄ Joensuu, SYKETTÄ Kuopio, FSHS and Compass Group.
Eveliina Scharin, Community Coordinator, The Student Union of University of Eastern Finland (ISYY), yk(at)isyy.fi, tel. +358 44 576 8408