Peer groups to support your studies

Do you find it easier to make progress when working in a group? Is studying sometimes a lonely struggle? Would you like to benefit from peer support, accountability, and the opportunities for collaborative learning to help advance your studies?

Peer groups offer an opportunity to advance your studies and share experiences with other students. 

The aim of peer groups is to support students' well-being, study skills, and academic progress. Some groups are open to all students, while others are intended for students from a specific faculty or field of study. Peer groups may be student-led or organized by university staff. Peer groups can be focused on studying or they can be a space to meet students in a similar life situation in a informal setting. 

Below, you can find information about the peer groups that are currently available in English at the University of Jyväskylä and how to get involved. 

Would you be interested in starting a new peer group?

The university gladly supports students who in starting new peer groups. We can offer help to get started, a room for the group to meet, and advertise the group on the university web site and newsletter. If you are even slightly interested in starting a peer group, please contact coordinator Anna Lokka with a short description of your peer group idea.

Thesis Weekends

The thesis weekend (opinnäyterupeama in Finnish) is an intensive weekend for students working on their thesis. Thesis weekends offer a supportive working atmosphere, positive peer pressure and peer support.

The events are organized by peer facilitators trained by the university.

Breakfast is served to participants free of charge (Saturday and Sunday), as well as coffee and tea.

All University of Jyväskylä students working on a bachelor’s thesis, master’s thesis, diploma thesis, or doctoral dissertation are welcome to participate!

For furthert information, please contact:opinnayterupeama@jyu.fi

Upcoming thesis weekends and registration

Degree Shepherd for IT faculty students

Have your studies slowed down? Would you like to receive support during your journey toward graduation? Is your thesis yet to be finished? Degree Shepherd activity of the Faculty of Information Technology helps students to finish their degrees. 

Degree Shepherd organizes various support events for the IT Faculty students, including events related to thesis writing.

Additional information, contact info and upcoming events

Anna Lokka
Anna Lokka
Coordinator

Groups supporting study ability

You can also get support for your studies in a group. You will learn study skills, get tips on concentration and other aspects of your well-being, or advance your thesis. At the same time, you will be able to share your experiences with other students.

Student wellbeing

Student Life offers a variety of wellbeing support services for all students at JYU.