School of Educational Sciences and Psychology - News

The University of Eastern Finland has appointed its first Professor of University Pedagogy.

In Finland, there is a clear increase in the number of sick days taken due to depression, anxiety and sleep disorders in October and November, whereas the number of absences is lower than expected between June and September.

If students at the University of Eastern Finland got to decide on the assessment for learning and competence, they would like to receive more personal feedback on their major subject performances.

UEF and partners received over 3.2 million euros in development funding from various instruments.

Online summer schools can bring added flexibility to participation when participants are in different time zones.

The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development provides graduates with unique skills and expertise in lifelong learning and sustainable development.

Teachers’ broader expertise in special education would benefit teaching and studying also in higher education institutions. At best, it could even affect employment.

Sonja Kosunen, new professor of general education, has studied the relationship between social class and school in Finland. The topic evokes many emotions but offers an important perspective on the discussion on education policy.

The more a student follows news about the war, the more depressive symptoms and interfering thoughts they have.

Most Bachelor's level students at the University of Eastern Finland consider the university to be psychologically safe. Psychological safety refers to an open and dialogue-driven atmosphere where individuals feel free to act without being afraid of making mistakes.