Philosophical Faculty - News

Diakonia is not a Western Christian model borrowed into Orthodox theology but rather a fundamental part of traditional Orthodox theology and ecclesiology that needs to be addressed.

Substance use disorder treatment in the community is a superior alternative to incarceration for offenders with a substance misuse background.

Young people’s perfectionism is manifested as concern over their competence and fear of making mistakes.

Rosemary Mwanza, Doctor of Law, has been selected as the Primus Doctor, and Nicola Kokkonen, Doctor of Science (Agriculture and Forestry), as the Ultimus Doctor of the doctoral conferment ceremony to be held at the University of Eastern Finland in June.

The Board of the University of Eastern Finland selected 10 Vice Rector candidates for interviews and public hearings organised for the university community at its meeting of 25 April.

Five applications were received for the post of Vice Rector for Research and 13 for the post of Vice Rector for Education.

Tuija Saresma studies hate speech – and has also been a target of it.

The Young Researcher Awards were presented to Adriana Della Pietra, Heli Mutanen, Mervi Rantsi and Matias Rusanen. The Doctoral Supervisor Award was presented to Taina Yli-Juuti.

In autumn 2023, a unique project was launched to promote the employment of international students in Eastern Finland.

The financial statement for 2023 was discussed by the UEF Board on 22 March. The financial statement will be discussed by the University Collegiate Body on 7 May.