Venue

The National Doctoral Education Day 2025 is held at the University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio campus.

The event will take place in Snellmania building (Yliopistonranta 8).

From the bus station and the railway station, it is a little over two kilometres to the Kuopio campus. There are good bus connections to the campus. You can use the route planner as well as the Vilkku and Waltti mobile applications, where you can purchase your mobile ticket directly (AB zone). You can also pay for your ticket with cash or contactless payment. The closest bus stop to Snellmania building is called Snellmania E.

You can also move between the campus and the city centre on electric city bikes.

If you arrive by car, please note that pay parking is in force.

Accessibility

Kuopio campus has parking areas for accessible parking, and accessibility has also been taken into consideration in the outdoors routes on campus. The main entrances of the buildings have accessibility ramps and, as a rule, the doors can be opened by pressing a door opening button. In the university buildings, coat racks with storage possibilities are available at accessible heights. Braille buttons are available in the elevators, and some elevators also have voice guidance.

Snellmania building has an elevator and accessible toilet that are indicated with signs. On the second floor, there is a lighter door next to the heavy fire door leading to seminar rooms. The auditorium (SN100) has induction loop, and there are also portable loop systems that can borrowed.

Principles of a safer place

By participating in this event, you commit to the principles of a safer space:

• We respect. Treat others with respect and kindness. Diversity isn’t always visible, so assume that it exists.
• We take responsibility. Strive for respectful and constructive interaction. Keep the discussion on the topic and avoid inappropriate comments. Making mistakes is human, and asking questions is always allowed: accept the feedback you receive, apologize if needed, and learn from others.
• We listen. Listen actively to others’ contributions and give space to all participants. Do not interrupt or belittle other people’s views. Accept others’ opinions, new topics, individuals, and perspectives with an open mind.
• We intervene. If possible, intervene in any inappropriate behaviour you notice. Everyone has the right to feel safe and valued. Inform the event organizer if you feel uncomfortable or observe inappropriate behaviour. A person who is harassing or acting inappropriately may be removed from the event if necessary. After the event, you can report the issue, e.g., by emailing to the person specified at the event.