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 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 23rd
- 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 October 24th
- 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 October 25th
- 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
