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In his opening address, Rector Jukka Mönkkönen of the University of Eastern Finland pointed out that through their educational mission, universities have a special responsibility for fostering democratic culture and the autonomy of science.
The doctoral conferment festivities in Kuopio culminated in the ceremonial conferment of degrees at the Music Centre in Kuopio on Friday. Doctorates were conferred upon 122 doctoral graduates as well as upon 13 honorary doctors. For the first time in a long while, the conferment procession was seen on the streets of Kuopio.
In the conferment ceremony, doctorates will be conferred upon 126 doctoral graduates, as well as upon 13 honorary doctors. For the public, the programme includes, e.g., Studia Generalia lectures, an exhibition, and an opportunity to attend an ecumenical service.
Docent Kaisa Unkila has been named the new Head of Services at Neurocenter Finland. She started in the role in early May.
By supporting commuting by bike the University of Eastern Finland wants to encourage employees to make more sustainable choices and to take care of their wellbeing.
Doctor of Education Anniina Kämäräinen, Doctor of Agriculture and Forestry Tuomas Yrttimaa, Doctor of Health Sciences Siiri-Liisi Kraav, and Doctor of Philosophy Niko Vartiainen have been recognised with the University of Eastern Finland’s Young Researcher Award 2021.
The UEF has opened virtual YUFE Help Desks, where students in various fields answer citizens’ questions and advise them in Finnish and English.
The need for pedagogical expertise in health care grows as the focus is shifting to health promotion, says Professori Terhi Saaranen.
In response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, the University of Eastern Finland will make it possible for Ukrainian degree students to apply for admission to the University of Eastern Finland under a separate right to study, and to apply for a grant.
The UEF expresses support for Ukrainian students and staff by illuminating university buildings and artwork on the Joensuu and Kuopio campuses in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.