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Results of the survey on COVID-19 impact on doctoral studies

During the exceptional circumstances of spring 2020, there were enormous changes introduced to the everyday work and studies at the University of Helsinki due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to understand both the immediate and long-term effects of these changes on the doctoral candidates at the University of Helsinki, the PhD student association HYVÄT conducted a survey focusing on the wellbeing of the doctoral candidates and how it can be improved during these exceptional times.

The survey was conducted between 7 and 19 April with questions available in Finnish and in English. In total, there were received more than 500 answers from all of the four doctoral schools, including at least one answer from each doctoral programme. While the survey was performed during the early phase of the epidemic and some of the identified issues have already been resolved, many of them remain relevant and require attention by the University administration when moving forward with considering the consequences of the epidemic. Chief among these issues are the concerns about the continuation of funding to finish doctoral studies that have been delayed because of the situation, and the major negative effects on the mental wellbeing of the students. Many answers expressed a clear need for increased flexibility and support from the University, which we expect the doctoral schools will keep in mind when drafting measures to help their students. It is our hope that this survey will aid in communicating the concerns of the students about the situation to the relevant parties, and that appropriate action to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be taken based on both the suggestions presented by the students and our analysis of the results.

A report describing the findings from the survey in more detail is available for download at https://blogs.helsinki.fi/phd-association/files/2020/05/HYVÄT_COVID_survey_results.pdf.

Seminar on the results of the COVID-19 Survey

HYVÄT held a (virtual) seminar on 4 June 2020 at 17.00, where the results of the survey were briefly presented and the participants had a chance to ask questions from the HYVÄT representatives. Presentation slides from the seminar are available here https://blogs.helsinki.fi/phd-association/files/2020/06/hyvat_covid_slides.pdf.

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Survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on doctoral studies

HYVÄT is conducting a survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on doctoral studies. The purpose of the survey is to identify problems and issues affecting doctoral studies that may have arisen due to the emergency situation, and communicate them to the University administration.

The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/nQdwghLwvAnYT9cD7. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to complete the survey by 19 April (the end of next week). Completing the survey should take about 10 minutes and the questionnaire is available in both English and Finnish. Naturally, the survey is anonymous and the results will be analyzed by the HYVÄT board and officers.

If you have any other concerns about the situation and it’s effect on your studies, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the HYVÄT board through the contact form on this site, or the PhD representatives in your doctoral programme and school (https://blogs.helsinki.fi/phd-association/phd-reps-2020-2021/).

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HYVÄT Spring Meeting 23 March at 17.00

HELSINGIN YLIOPISTON VÄITÖSKIRJATUTKIJAT RY
Kevätkokous

Aika: 23.3.2020 klo 17.00
Paikka: Viisi Penniä, Mannerheimintie 55

Esityslista

  1. Kokouksen avaus
  2. Kokouksen laillisuus ja päätösvaltaisuus
  3. Esityslistan hyväksyminen
  4. Kokouksen puheenjohtajan valinta
  5. Kokouksen sihteerin valinta
  6. Kahden pöytäkirjantarkastajan ja ääntenlaskijan valinta
  7. Vuoden 2019 toimintakertomus, tilinpäätös, sekä toiminnantarkastajien lausunto
  8. Tilinpäätöksen vahvistaminen ja vastuuvapauden myöntäminen
  9. Hallituksen tai virkailijoiden täydentäminen (mahdollinen)
  10. Muut käsiteltävät asiat
  11. Kokouksen päätös

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HYY looking for (PhD) student representatives in various positions – apply by March 4th

Want to take part in making decisions on the University’s operations, make student perspectives heard and create useful networks?
The student union HYY is looking for representatives in various positions listed here:
Doctoral candidates are eligible to candidate in any of the positions. However, the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies and the Library’s campus advisory boards are looking for specifically PhD students.
Apply at latest on Wed 4th of March at https://www.halloped.fi/en/helsinki/calls
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Call for applications: PhD representative for DP in Philosophy, arts and Society

HYVÄT is looking for a PhD student representative for the Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, arts and Society (FTY) for the term 2020-2021. Being a student representative is a rewarding experience on many levels and an opportunity to improve the doctoral education near you.

Apply by sending a freely formed application to the HYVÄT board (phd-board@helsinki.fi) at latest on Sun Feb 16th. You have to be enrolled in the programme to be eligible to apply. Also, it is desirable that the representatives are present in Helsinki at least most of the term.

Hae väitöskirjatutkijoiden edustajaksi Filosofian, taiteiden ja yhteiskunnan

HYVÄT etsii väitöskirjatutkijoiden edustajaa Filosofian, taiteiden ja yhteiskunnan (FTY) kaudelle 2020-2021. Edustajana toimiminen on palkitseva kokekus monilla tavoin ja hieno mahdollisuus vaikuttaa tohtorikoulutukseen lähelläsi.

Hae edustajaksi lähettämällä hakemuksesi HYVÄTin hallitukselle (phd-board@helsinki.fi) viimeistään sunnuntaina 16.2. Sinun on oltava kirjoilla kyseisessä tohtoriohjelmassa voidaksesi hakea paikkaa. On mylskin toivottavaa, että edustajat ovat tavoitettavissa Helsingissä ainakin suurimman osan kaudesta.