UEF_GlobalDev
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Global development affairs at the University of Eastern Finland // Promoting global development in academia for sustainability, Promoting equity and responsibility in global academic partnerships
With over 300 alumni, UEF has a vast network in and from Nepal. An alumni event was held in Kathmandu. The Nepali alumni are committed to collaborating with UEF and are establishing an alumni chapter.
Interested Nepali alumni can join a new WhatsApp group channel here lnkd.in/gUHcGZg8 #UEFalumni
Interested Nepali alumni can join a new WhatsApp group channel here lnkd.in/gUHcGZg8 #UEFalumni
November 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
With over 300 alumni, UEF has a vast network in and from Nepal. An alumni event was held in Kathmandu. The Nepali alumni are committed to collaborating with UEF and are establishing an alumni chapter.
Interested Nepali alumni can join a new WhatsApp group channel here lnkd.in/gUHcGZg8 #UEFalumni
Interested Nepali alumni can join a new WhatsApp group channel here lnkd.in/gUHcGZg8 #UEFalumni
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Happening this Tuesday! Learn more & register: buff.ly/95exrLj
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Happening this Tuesday! Learn more & register: buff.ly/95exrLj
UEF staff visited the Agriculture & Fisheries University in Bharatpur, Nepal & explored deepened partnership opportunities. Also joined a fish product innovation event supporting public health & nutrition. Met with women-led cooperatives deepening academia-community engagement. #ErasmusPlus #Nepal
October 20, 2025 at 2:52 AM
UEF staff visited the Agriculture & Fisheries University in Bharatpur, Nepal & explored deepened partnership opportunities. Also joined a fish product innovation event supporting public health & nutrition. Met with women-led cooperatives deepening academia-community engagement. #ErasmusPlus #Nepal
Staff and student mobility is crucial for sustainable global academic partnerships. #Erasmus+
Global mobility builds bridges in academia
The University of Eastern Finland’s success in securing global mobility funding has enabled staff and student mobility for more than 550 individuals over the past decade.
www.uef.fi
October 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Staff and student mobility is crucial for sustainable global academic partnerships. #Erasmus+
Henkilöstövaihto luo ja ylläpitää pitkäaikaisia kumppanuuksia. #Erasmus+
Globaali liikkuvuus yhdistää akateemisen maailman
Itä-Suomen yliopiston menestys globaalin liikkuvuuden rahoituksessa on mahdollistanut yli 550 henkilöstö- ja opiskelijavaihtoa 10 vuoden aikana.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Henkilöstövaihto luo ja ylläpitää pitkäaikaisia kumppanuuksia. #Erasmus+
Aurora is what the skies brought out today! Lovely experience for our Erasmus + staff mobility guests visiting us in #Kuopio from Kyrgyzstan and Ireland.
September 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Aurora is what the skies brought out today! Lovely experience for our Erasmus + staff mobility guests visiting us in #Kuopio from Kyrgyzstan and Ireland.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are not peripheral to the crises in international development, but central to both the problems we face and the solution.
Mike O'Driscoll and Bond's Lena Bheeroo explore our sector's EDI problem in this blog. www.bond.org.uk/news/2025/09...
Mike O'Driscoll and Bond's Lena Bheeroo explore our sector's EDI problem in this blog. www.bond.org.uk/news/2025/09...
Who works in international development – and does it matter? | Bond
Equity, diversity and inclusion are not peripheral to the crises in international development, but central to both the problems we face and the solution.
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September 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are not peripheral to the crises in international development, but central to both the problems we face and the solution.
Mike O'Driscoll and Bond's Lena Bheeroo explore our sector's EDI problem in this blog. www.bond.org.uk/news/2025/09...
Mike O'Driscoll and Bond's Lena Bheeroo explore our sector's EDI problem in this blog. www.bond.org.uk/news/2025/09...
Great news! UEF's Department of Social Sciences got significant funding to partner with Tribuhavn University, MidWestern University & Purbunchal University in Nepal, & University of Ostrava (Czech) & National Distance Education University (Spain) to develop social work practice education in Nepal.
EU supports social work education collaboration with Nepal
The project aims at enhancing the development and sustainability of the social work profession in Nepal.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Great news! UEF's Department of Social Sciences got significant funding to partner with Tribuhavn University, MidWestern University & Purbunchal University in Nepal, & University of Ostrava (Czech) & National Distance Education University (Spain) to develop social work practice education in Nepal.
Timely reflection on development by @he-mel.bsky.social in the @eadi.bsky.social blog.
"We deal with Development in the shadow of centuries of a Eurocentric fabric, which managed to obtain global influence pretending to be a universal framework taken for granted."
🔎 From our blog
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=1608
🔎 From our blog
www.developmentresearch.eu?p=1608
Reflections on Development in Development Studies
By Henning Melber There is a history to Developmentalism long before the US-American President Truman’s interpretation in his inaugural address of 1949. He then advocated development as an integral…
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August 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Timely reflection on development by @he-mel.bsky.social in the @eadi.bsky.social blog.
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Global Finance Rewired podcast episode #3 is out!
“The system’s skewed to creditors. African govts can’t fund key areas while servicing debt.”
Samantha K. (African Sovereign Debt Justice Network) + @bodoellmers.bsky.social on IMF limits + UN debt reform:
👍 youtu.be/5DjezDOn_Xk?...
“The system’s skewed to creditors. African govts can’t fund key areas while servicing debt.”
Samantha K. (African Sovereign Debt Justice Network) + @bodoellmers.bsky.social on IMF limits + UN debt reform:
👍 youtu.be/5DjezDOn_Xk?...
Global Finance Rewired (episode 3): The debt crisis and debt architecture reform
YouTube video by Global Policy Forum Europe
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August 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Global Finance Rewired podcast episode #3 is out!
“The system’s skewed to creditors. African govts can’t fund key areas while servicing debt.”
Samantha K. (African Sovereign Debt Justice Network) + @bodoellmers.bsky.social on IMF limits + UN debt reform:
👍 youtu.be/5DjezDOn_Xk?...
“The system’s skewed to creditors. African govts can’t fund key areas while servicing debt.”
Samantha K. (African Sovereign Debt Justice Network) + @bodoellmers.bsky.social on IMF limits + UN debt reform:
👍 youtu.be/5DjezDOn_Xk?...
The University of Eastern Finland has been awarded over 320,000 euros to coordinate five projects, in the Team Finland Knowledge programme 2025 call, and over 347,000 euros for student and staff mobility with 21 partners in 19 countries, in the Erasmus+ programme’s call for global mobility in 2025.
Team Finland Knowledge and Erasmus+ Global Mobility Programmes back UEF’s global collaboration
The University of Eastern Finland has been awarded over 320,000 euros of Team Finland Knowledge programme funding, and over 347,000 euros of Erasmus+ Global Mobility funding.
www.uef.fi
August 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The University of Eastern Finland has been awarded over 320,000 euros to coordinate five projects, in the Team Finland Knowledge programme 2025 call, and over 347,000 euros for student and staff mobility with 21 partners in 19 countries, in the Erasmus+ programme’s call for global mobility in 2025.
Did you complete a degree or a study exchange at the University of Eastern Finland, or former Universities of Kuopio and Joensuu?
Welcome to join the UEF alumni in Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday 22 July at 17.00.
Welcome to join the UEF alumni in Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday 22 July at 17.00.
UEF Alumni Reception in Nigeria
Did you complete a degree or a study exchange at the University of Eastern Finland, or former Universities of Kuopio and Joensuu?Welcome to join the UEF…
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May 27, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Did you complete a degree or a study exchange at the University of Eastern Finland, or former Universities of Kuopio and Joensuu?
Welcome to join the UEF alumni in Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday 22 July at 17.00.
Welcome to join the UEF alumni in Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday 22 July at 17.00.
Africa Day 2025 at UEF focused on discussions on transforming academic & research landscapes with Africa. VC Matengu of the University of Namibia set the scene with questions, and a UEF doctoral researcher panel responded, and Rector @tapiomaatta.bsky.social closed. Together we can!
#AfricaDayUEF
#AfricaDayUEF
May 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Africa Day 2025 at UEF focused on discussions on transforming academic & research landscapes with Africa. VC Matengu of the University of Namibia set the scene with questions, and a UEF doctoral researcher panel responded, and Rector @tapiomaatta.bsky.social closed. Together we can!
#AfricaDayUEF
#AfricaDayUEF
The National Archives in Joensuu & UEF library in Joensuu have one of the most unique Africa collections in Finland with material from Finnish missionaries and other collections from East Africa. The same materials are found in Namibia and in East Africa. Today's tour was part of the #AfricaDayUEF
May 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The National Archives in Joensuu & UEF library in Joensuu have one of the most unique Africa collections in Finland with material from Finnish missionaries and other collections from East Africa. The same materials are found in Namibia and in East Africa. Today's tour was part of the #AfricaDayUEF
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#Authorship plays a central role in academics' credibility and career progression.
Yet restrictive authorship practices risk perpetuating inequalities and sidelining key knowledge contributions – Joseph Mellors and Stroma Cole for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
Yet restrictive authorship practices risk perpetuating inequalities and sidelining key knowledge contributions – Joseph Mellors and Stroma Cole for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
Why restrictive academic authorship practices perpetuate inequality - Impact of Social Sciences
Authorship plays a central role in the credibility and career progression of academics. Yet as Joseph Mellors and Stroma Cole argue, restrictive authorship practices risk perpetuating inequalities…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
May 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
#Authorship plays a central role in academics' credibility and career progression.
Yet restrictive authorship practices risk perpetuating inequalities and sidelining key knowledge contributions – Joseph Mellors and Stroma Cole for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
Yet restrictive authorship practices risk perpetuating inequalities and sidelining key knowledge contributions – Joseph Mellors and Stroma Cole for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
Africa Day 2025 is coming up. To get yourself in the mode, explore the Africa picks from the UEF library collection.
go.uef.fi/LibraryAfric...
#AfricaDayUEF #Library
go.uef.fi/LibraryAfric...
#AfricaDayUEF #Library
May 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Africa Day 2025 is coming up. To get yourself in the mode, explore the Africa picks from the UEF library collection.
go.uef.fi/LibraryAfric...
#AfricaDayUEF #Library
go.uef.fi/LibraryAfric...
#AfricaDayUEF #Library
ToxiSA brings South Africa, Zimbabwe and Finland together in developing global toxicology education. #TeamFinlandKnowledge
#SDGs #GoodHealthandWellbeing
#SDGs #GoodHealthandWellbeing
Hazards identified, risks assessed, borders crossed: ToxiSA advances global toxicology education
Students from Finland and Southern Africa took part in a new practical course on toxicology under the auspice of the ToxiSA: From Toxicity to Safety project.
www.uef.fi
May 22, 2025 at 7:51 AM
ToxiSA brings South Africa, Zimbabwe and Finland together in developing global toxicology education. #TeamFinlandKnowledge
#SDGs #GoodHealthandWellbeing
#SDGs #GoodHealthandWellbeing
Wonderful hosting @unipid.bsky.social in our Joensuu campus this week, as we prepare for the move of the coordination unit.
💐 What a great time at the University of Eastern Finland!
Over two sunny days in Joensuu, the Coordination Unit and Board met to discuss the UniPID Strategy Plan 2026–2030.
Thanks to UEF for the warm welcome and to all who helped shape UniPID’s future! 💞
Over two sunny days in Joensuu, the Coordination Unit and Board met to discuss the UniPID Strategy Plan 2026–2030.
Thanks to UEF for the warm welcome and to all who helped shape UniPID’s future! 💞
May 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Wonderful hosting @unipid.bsky.social in our Joensuu campus this week, as we prepare for the move of the coordination unit.
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🎓 Three exciting new virtual courses in the UniPID 2025-2026 offering!
UniPID is happy to announce the launch of three new online courses for the 2025-2026 academic year:
www.unipid.fi/news/three-e...
UniPID is happy to announce the launch of three new online courses for the 2025-2026 academic year:
www.unipid.fi/news/three-e...
Three exciting new virtual courses in the UniPID 2025-2026 offering! — UniPID
The 2025 academic year is already off to a promising start! UniPID is expanding its Virtual Studies program with three new courses that explore global issues ranging from climate mobility to trademark law and conflict resolution. These additions reflect UniPID’s ongoing commitment, providing students with access to high quality courses on sustainable development pathways and opportunities to collaborate with peers from the Global South. Curious about what’s ahead? Let’s take a closer look!
www.unipid.fi
May 19, 2025 at 6:48 AM
🎓 Three exciting new virtual courses in the UniPID 2025-2026 offering!
UniPID is happy to announce the launch of three new online courses for the 2025-2026 academic year:
www.unipid.fi/news/three-e...
UniPID is happy to announce the launch of three new online courses for the 2025-2026 academic year:
www.unipid.fi/news/three-e...
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🌍 UniPID (Finnish University Partnership for International Development) is happy to have joined BlueSky!
Looking forward to connecting and being part of the conversation.
Learn more about us: www.unipid.fi
#UniPID #BlueSky
Looking forward to connecting and being part of the conversation.
Learn more about us: www.unipid.fi
#UniPID #BlueSky
May 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🌍 UniPID (Finnish University Partnership for International Development) is happy to have joined BlueSky!
Looking forward to connecting and being part of the conversation.
Learn more about us: www.unipid.fi
#UniPID #BlueSky
Looking forward to connecting and being part of the conversation.
Learn more about us: www.unipid.fi
#UniPID #BlueSky
Last week UEF's Faculty of Health Sciences host partners from BAU International University Batumi Georgia; Birzeit University, Palestine; Université de Rennes, France; & the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Mongolia. Deepening collaboration & networking.
#Erasmus
#Erasmus
May 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Last week UEF's Faculty of Health Sciences host partners from BAU International University Batumi Georgia; Birzeit University, Palestine; Université de Rennes, France; & the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Mongolia. Deepening collaboration & networking.
#Erasmus
#Erasmus
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Our call for papers for the special issue 'Strange Activism: Multiple Roles of Resistance Amidst the Crisis of Democracy' in the Journal of Resistance Studies is now out and open until 16 May. resistance-journal.org/call-for-pap...
April 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our call for papers for the special issue 'Strange Activism: Multiple Roles of Resistance Amidst the Crisis of Democracy' in the Journal of Resistance Studies is now out and open until 16 May. resistance-journal.org/call-for-pap...
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The disruption caused by #Trump’s #tariffs has heightened global policy uncertainty. Trade unpredictability is especially harmful for #African markets, which rely heavily on foreign direct investment.
How can Africa safeguard its economies & secure its role in global trade? @africaatlse.bsky.social
How can Africa safeguard its economies & secure its role in global trade? @africaatlse.bsky.social
What US tariffs mean for Africa and the global south - LSE Business Review
The trade disruption caused by President Trump’s use of tariffs has heightened global policy uncertainty. Trade unpredictability is especially harmful for African markets, which rely heavily on…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
April 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The disruption caused by #Trump’s #tariffs has heightened global policy uncertainty. Trade unpredictability is especially harmful for #African markets, which rely heavily on foreign direct investment.
How can Africa safeguard its economies & secure its role in global trade? @africaatlse.bsky.social
How can Africa safeguard its economies & secure its role in global trade? @africaatlse.bsky.social
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Miksi emme puhu Puolan aborttioikeuksien yhteydessä siitä, että Tšekissä pakkosteriloitiin romaninaisia vielä 2010-luvulla? Tietoa romanivähemmistön syrjinnästä löytyy, mutta se sivuutetaan, kirjoittaa Tuukka Tuomasjukka.
Hyvää kansainvälistä romanipäivää - lue lisää Maailman Kuvalehdestä. ⬇️
Hyvää kansainvälistä romanipäivää - lue lisää Maailman Kuvalehdestä. ⬇️
Romanien oikeudet matelevat, emmekä vieläkään osaa puhua siitä - Maailman Kuvalehti
Miksi emme puhu Puolan aborttioikeuksien yhteydessä siitä, että Tšekissä pakkosteriloitiin romaninaisia vielä 2010-luvulla? Tietoa romanivähemmistön syrjinnästä löytyy, mutta se sivuutetaan,…
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April 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Miksi emme puhu Puolan aborttioikeuksien yhteydessä siitä, että Tšekissä pakkosteriloitiin romaninaisia vielä 2010-luvulla? Tietoa romanivähemmistön syrjinnästä löytyy, mutta se sivuutetaan, kirjoittaa Tuukka Tuomasjukka.
Hyvää kansainvälistä romanipäivää - lue lisää Maailman Kuvalehdestä. ⬇️
Hyvää kansainvälistä romanipäivää - lue lisää Maailman Kuvalehdestä. ⬇️
ToxiSA: From Toxicity to Saftey course opening at UEF's School of Pharmacy. Students from the Tshwane University of Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, University of Helsinki and UEF will be engaging in practical laboratory exercises this week. #TeamFinlandKnowledge
March 31, 2025 at 7:12 AM
ToxiSA: From Toxicity to Saftey course opening at UEF's School of Pharmacy. Students from the Tshwane University of Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, University of Helsinki and UEF will be engaging in practical laboratory exercises this week. #TeamFinlandKnowledge