Philosophical Faculty - News

Applications were received evenly across all of the university’s programmes. The majority of applicants, over 90 per cent, came from outside Europe.

A new grant scheme supports the recruitment of professors for the Joensuu Campus.

The aim is to offer campus environment as a venue for various cultural events and performances. This supports everyday well-being and provides the university community with an easily accessible peek into the diverse cultural offering of the cities

With over a decade of teaching experience and multiple degrees in education, Nisha Rathnayaka came to Finland with a clear goal: to build a strong foundation in Finnish education before pursuing her dream of a PhD.

Stellenbosch University in South Africa has appointed Associate Professor of Literature Anna-Leena Toivanen as an Extraordinary Associate Professor.

Studies in the international Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes will begin in the autumn of 2026, and there are approximately 700 student places available at the University of Eastern Finland.

Juhana Venäläinen describes himself as a numbers-loving humanist whose research interests revolve around cultural environments.

The UEF Research Group Leader training helps researchers who are setting up their own research group to succeed in their leadership role. The next application round will be organised in spring 2026.

This year’s awardees are Senior Researcher Hanna Laako, Project Manager Anna Logrén, the SOLDEX project, the Peat & Trees – Peatland and Soil Ecology Research Group, and the Department of Nursing Science.