Philosophical Faculty - News

The past can be viewed from a variety of perspectives. Addressing different interpretations of history can, at its best, enhance understanding between different cultures.

For the alumni of the University of Eastern Finland, the year 2024 kicked off with a webinar where leading experts of their respective fields talked about their careers. Nearly 400 alumni had registered for the event.

The next doctoral conferment ceremony of the University of Eastern Finland will be held in Joensuu in early June.

Both school beginners’ higher initial motivation, and less decline in motivation during the follow-up, predicted better competence in the third grade.

The Ministry of Education and Culture has allocated a total of 225 million euros to universities for pilot projects in doctoral education. The University of Eastern Finland is involved in 11 pilots now selected for funding.

Effective depression prevention strategies at the population level could have a significant impact on reducing allostatic load, in addition to lifestyle interventions.

Psychotherapy is often discussed with a focus on its benefits, while the systematic monitoring, identification and prevention of its adverse effects is not as rigorous as the monitoring of adverse effects in pharmacotherapy, for example.

Seven people applied for the post by the deadline. The Rector will be elected from among five candidates, as two of the candidates do not meet the eligibility criteria.

Songs are a great way to learn a language and culture, as words and expressions get repeated over and over again.

The new members of the YUFE Student Forum, Precious Ikott and Sanni Vesala, are looking forward to cross-cultural collaboration.