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.
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!
Can I become a member of the UEF Alumni Network?
We welcome all graduates and former exchange students of the 91, the University of Kuopio and the University of Joensuu to join the UEF Alumni Network.
How can I join the UEF Alumni Network?
Just click on the "Join the UEF Alumni Network!" link (at the bottom of the image on the right), or . To register, you need an email address and a new password.
Membership of the network is free of charge and does not oblige you to anything. You can resign anytime.
To become a member, you have to provide your contacts and some about your education.
Membership benefits
As a member you have different kinds of benefits.
You can subscribe to our Alumni Newsletter which is delivered to you four times a year, giving you information about the latest alumni news, events, webinars, benefits and so on.
As a member, you can participate in alumni events, webinars and get-togethers, in Finland and abroad.
As a member you the possibilities to join our continuing education courses and programmes. Students that have completed their Master’s degree or PhD degree have the right to complement their studies after graduation with a continued right to study. The Centre for Continuous Learning offers individually tailored guidance and counselling services and a broad range of opportunities for competence development.
As a member, you will get 10% discount of nonmedical products in Yliopiston verkkoapteekki. The products ship only in Finland.
We are in the social media, too - join our LinkedIn chapter !
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Alumna / Alumnus of the Year
Awarding the title of Alumna / Alumnus of the Year is the 91’s way to recognise the achievements of its accomplished alumni.
UEF Alumna/ Alumnus of the Year
- 2023 Tero Mustonen
- 2022 Marko Korhonen
- 2021 Veli-Pekka Leppänen
- 2019 Tuija Keinonen
- 2018 Kimmo Tiilikainen
- 2017 Hanna Partanen
- 2015 Tapio Kosunen
- 2014 Sari Raassina
- 2013 Olli Luukkainen
- 2011 Kenneth Matengu
- 2010 Anu Vehviläinen
University of Kuopio
- 2007 Pekka Puska
- 2008 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!
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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
News and events
Get in touch!
Would you like to know more about the UEF alumni activities?
Just send email to alumni (a) uef.fi