Second Thesis Weekend in May

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 address

Taitoniekantie 9 B
Jyväskylä 40740
Finland

Event organizer
University of Jyväskylä
Event payment
Free of charge
Event location category
Other

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 in Kortepohja Student Village at the Club room in Rentukka. Breakfast is served on Saturday and Sunday, and coffee and tea will be available throughout the weekend.

Participation requires preregistration. The first 20 to register will be admitted. The thesis weekend, including breakfast, is free of charge.

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 May 21st
  • 15:00 – Opening session and setting personal goals (coffee and tea available)
    • Be prepared to briefly share:
    • What is your thesis about and your current stage
    • What is your goal for this weekend? Think of something concrete and measurable (e.g. number of articles to read, or pages written).
    • What kind of help and support are you looking for?
    • What kind of support can you offer to others?
  • 19:00 – First checkpoint
  • Club room reservation ends at by 20:00
Saturday May 22nd
  • From 8:45 – Breakfast is served
  • 9:15 – Work begins
  • Lunch break at your convenience (bring your own food or visit a student restaurant)
  • 16:00 – Second checkpoint
  • Club room reservation ends at 17:00
Sunday May 23rd
  • From 8:45 – Breakfast is served
  • 9:15 – Work begins
  • Lunch break at your convenience
  • 15:00 – Third checkpoint, the thesis weekend ends
  • Club room reservation ends 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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