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Author Sirpa Kähkönen will receive an Honorary Doctorate in Social Sciences in a doctoral conferment ceremony on 6th of June.

Led by Professor Arto O. Salonen, the team of experts explores and finds solutions to a more sustainable future.

The University of Eastern Finland, the City of Joensuu and the City of Kuopio have concluded a strategic partnership agreement aimed at deepening and expanding their existing collaboration.

The minor study module is comprised of six courses: three in Ukrainian language and three in Ukrainian culture.

The new Professor of Practice will promote understanding of human rights, democracy and the rule of law among students of social sciences, while also enhancing their professional skills in these themes.

There is a growing need for expertise in special education at universities, as properly addressing diversity during studies also enables a more diverse professional life.

The University of Eastern Finland will select four Deans to direct the faculties’ activities for the term of office from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029.

UEF attracted a total of 6,279 applicants.

The university will no longer use its main official account, @UniEastFinland, to post content or be otherwise active on X.

The strategic partnership agreement is aimed at promoting internationalisation and university-business collaboration, as well as developing joint advocacy and increasing regional appeal.