The weekend consists of periods of quiet work as well as shared breaks during which you can exchange ideas and take a breather with other participants. Peer facilitators will take care of time management and practical arrangements.
This thesis weekend will be held at the university library in the Väite (B248) room. Breakfast is served at the Student Lounge on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, coffee and tea will be available throughout the weekend.
Participation requires preregistration. The first 25 to register will be admitted. The thesis weekend, including breakfast, is free of charge for participants.
All students of the University of Jyväskylä who are working on a bachelor’s thesis, master’s thesis, or doctoral dissertation are welcome to participate, regardless of the stage of their work.
If you have any questions, please contact opinnayterupeama@jyu.fi
Schedule for the weekend
Friday January 8th
- 16:00 – Joint opening session and setting personal goals (Väite)
- Be prepared to briefly share:
- What is your thesis about and what stage are you currently at?
- What is your goal for the weekend? Think of something concrete that you can measure (e.g. number of pages written or articles read)
- Do you need help and support with something in particular?
- What kind of help and support can you offer for others?
- Be prepared to briefly share:
- 20:30 – First checkpoint
- Library closes at 21:00
Saturday January 9th
- From 9:30 – Breakfast served at the Student Lounge
- 10:15 – Work begins (in Väite)
- Lunch break at your convenience (bring your own or visit a student restaurant)
- 15:30 – second checkpoint
- Library closes at 16:00
Sunday January 10th
- From 11:30 – Breakfast served in the Student Lounge
- 12:15 – Work begins (in Väite)
- Lunch break at your convenience (note: campus restaurants closed on Sunday)
- 15:30 – Third checkpoint, event ends
- Library closes at 16:00
