First Thesis Weekend in October

The thesis weekend is an interdisciplinary event designed to support progress on academic theses. Peer facilitators take care of scheduling and breaks.
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Event information

Event date
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Registration period
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Event type
Student events
Event language
Finnish
English
Event organizer
University of Jyväskylä
Event payment
Free of charge
Event location category
Seminaarinmäki

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.

The September thesis weekend will be held at the university library in room Väite (B248). Breakfast will be available on Saturday and Sunday in the Student Lounge. In addition, coffee and tea will be served throughout the weekend.

Participation requires pre-registration. The first 25 people to register will be admitted. The thesis weekend, including breakfast, is free of charge. 

All students of the University of Jyväskylä working on a bachelor’s thesis, master’s thesis, diploma thesis, or doctoral dissertation are welcome to attend, regardless of the stage of their work.

If you have any questions, please contact opinnayterupeama@jyu.fi

Schedule for the weekend

Friday October 9th
  • 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?
  • 20:30 – First checkpoint
  • Library closes at 21:00
Saturday October 10th
  • From 9:30 – Breakfast served at the Student Lounge
  • 10:15 – Work begins (in Väite)
  • Lunch at your convenience (bring your own or visit a student restaurant)
  • 15:30 – second checkpoint
  • Library closes at 16:00
Sunday October 11th
  • From 11:30 – Breakfast served at the Student Lounge
  • 12:15 – Work begins (in Väite)
  • Lunch at your convenience (note: campus restaurants closed on Sunday)
  • 15:30 – Third checkpoint, thesis weekend ends
  • Library closes at 16:00 

Registration / Enrollment

Registration for this Thesis Weekend is not open. Registration typically opens one month in advance and closes on the Tuesday preceding the Thesis Weekend – or earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.

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