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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · 1d

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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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · 16d

Aurora is what the skies brought out today! Lovely experience for our Erasmus + staff mobility guests visiting us in #Kuopio from Kyrgyzstan and Ireland.

Northern lights and UEF Erasmus + mobility guests from Kyrgyzstan and Ireland

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bondngo.bsky.social @bondngo.bsky.social · Sep 11

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...

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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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · Aug 28

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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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · Aug 25

Timely reflection on development by @he-mel.bsky.social in the @eadi.bsky.social blog.

EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Aug 25

"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

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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Global Policy Forum Europe @globalpolicyforum.bsky.social · Aug 25

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?...

Global Finance Rewired (episode 3): The debt crisis and debt architecture reform

YouTube video by Global Policy Forum Europe

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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · Aug 20

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.

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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · May 27

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.

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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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · May 26

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

Panelists, UEF Doctoral Researchers Cloneria Jatileni, Wadzanai Masvosva, Ida Herdiekerhoff, Amos Sunday

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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · May 26

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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LSE Blogs @lseblogs.bsky.social · May 23

#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

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…

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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · May 22

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

UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · May 22

ToxiSA brings South Africa, Zimbabwe and Finland together in developing global toxicology education. #TeamFinlandKnowledge
#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.

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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · May 21

Wonderful hosting @unipid.bsky.social in our Joensuu campus this week, as we prepare for the move of the coordination unit.

Finnish University Partnership for International Development @unipid.bsky.social · May 21

💐 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! 💞

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Finnish University Partnership for International Development @unipid.bsky.social · May 19

🎓 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...

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!

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Finnish University Partnership for International Development @unipid.bsky.social · May 13

🌍 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

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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · May 12

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

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Tiina Seppälä @tiinaseppala.bsky.social · Apr 19

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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LSE Blogs @lseblogs.bsky.social · Apr 9

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

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…

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Fingo @fingo.fi · Apr 9

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. ⬇️

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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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · Mar 31

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

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Tiina Seppälä @tiinaseppala.bsky.social · Mar 28

A few weeks ago, I was interviewed for this EXALT podcast, which is out now. Thank you so much, Sophia Hagolani-Albov and Chris Chagnon, for the opportunity to discuss various aspects of my research!

Tiina Seppälä - What are some of the limitations and possibilities of arts-based research?

Podcast Episode · EXALT Podcast · 28/03/2025 · 1h

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UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · Mar 28

3 new #UEFAlumni. from Kyrgyzstan. Azamat Kerimkolov, Aidana Mirbekova & Sedep Madieva were on a 3-month exchange from Kyrgyz State Medical Academy.
Sedep found a passion for nutrition research, Aidana epidemiology & Azamat was on internship at KYS-hospital & wants to get licensed as doctor & stay.

Azamat Kerimkolov, Aidana Mirbekova & Sedep Madieva at UEF

UEF_GlobalDev @uefglobaldev.bsky.social · Mar 24

"What we eat, affects our gut". Senior Researcher Carlos Gomez Gallego works on food and its health effects. He also works with partners in Peru and Bolivia on sustainable food systems.
#zerohunger

The gut in the lab may reveal what gut microbes do in real time

What we eat affects our gut microbes, and now researchers can follow both good and bad changes step by step.

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