Our alumni form a strong, diverse and international network of academic experts.
The UEF Alumni Network maintains and enhances a highly engaged, vibrant community of alumni and friends worldwide.
Can I be a member of the UEF Alumni Network?
We welcome all graduates and former exchange students of the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Kuopio and the University of Joensuu to join the UEF Alumni Network.
We keep in touch with you and keep you updated about the possibilities UEF offers for continuing education.
Join our network to influence and strengthen the university’s activities!
News and events
Events
Explore UEF's activities!
Alumna / Alumnus of the Year
Awarding the title of Alumna / Alumnus of the Year is the University of Eastern Finland’s way to recognise the achievements of its accomplished alumni.
Alumnus of the Year 2022
Marko Korhonen
Director of North Savo Wellbeing Services County Marko Korhonen, Doctor of Social Sciences, has been selected as the Alumnus of the Year of the University of Eastern Finland.
UEF Alumna/ Alumnus of the Year
- 2021 Nanocomp CEO Veli-Pekka Leppänen
- 2019 Medfiles President and CEO Tuija Keinonen
- 2018 Minister of the Environment, Energy and Housing Kimmo Tiilikainen
- 2017 Nutritionist Hanna Partanen
- 2015 Director General Tapio Kosunen
- 2014 Secretary of State Sari Raassina
- 2013 OAJ President Olli Luukkainen
- 2011 Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia Kenneth Matengu
- 2010 Minister of Transport Anu Vehviläinen
University of Kuopio
- 2007 Doctor, Professor Pekka Puska
- 2008 Member of Parliament Paula Risikko
- 2009 Veijo Miettinen
University of Joensuu
- 2004 Juha Vänskä (Joensuun Alumnit ry)
More alumni activities
There are a number of UEF alumni chapters that you can also join. If your chapter is not on the list - or you want to create a new one – please contact us!
- University of Eastern Finland Alumni (LinkedIn)
- Environmental Policy Law Alumni Network (LinkedIn)
- European Forestry Alumni (LinkedIn)
- Forest Sciences Alumni (LinkedIn)
- GBFS Alumni (Facebook)
- General Toxicology Alumni (LinkedIn)
- MDP Education Namibia 2018 (Facebook)
- Photonics Alumni (LinkedIn)
- UEF alumni Nepal (Facebook)
How can we help?
We can:
- liaise with your department regarding tours or visits to the department (where possible)
- advertise your reunion on our website
- advertise your reunion on social media
- promote your event in the quarterly UEF Alumni Newsletter
- provide general advice and support
Get in touch!
Would you like to know more about the UEF alumni activities?
Just send email to alumni (a) uef.fi
