KuoTra’s Wellness Week – Autumn 2026
The traditional KuoTra’s Wellness Week is back! This year, the Wellness Week will take place during week 40, from 28 September to 2 October, with plenty of activities focused on supporting student wellbeing.
Autumn 2026 Wellbeing Week Programme
Monday 28 September – KuoTra goes: Hiking & Campfire
Come and spend a relaxing autumn evening in nature with KuoTra! We will leave together from the parking area along Puijonsarventie at 5:00 PM, but you can also make your own way directly to the Puijonnokka lean-to shelter.
WHAT? KuoTra’s interdisciplinary campfire hike
WHERE? Puijonnokka campfire shelter, Puijonsarventie 71, 70260 Kuopio
MEETING POINT: Puijonsarventie parking area, Puijonsarventie 68, 70420 Kuopio at 5:00 PM
WHEN? Monday 28 September 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM
WHY? Because sometimes it’s good to swap the hustle and bustle for some peace and quiet in nature.
WHAT TO WEAR? Weather-appropriate clothes and shoes suitable for walking in the forest. Don’t forget your own water bottle!
The campfire hike is completely free. You can sign up through Kide.app. Those who register in advance will get grilled sausages, with both meat and vegetarian options, as well as marshmallows.
Tuesday 29 September – Wellbeing Appro
On Tuesday 29 September from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, KuoTra will organise an interdisciplinary Wellbeing Appro at Campus Heart for students.
The aim of the Wellbeing Appro is to introduce students to different services, hobbies, communities and organisations that support student wellbeing, everyday life and participation.
During the event, students can visit different information points around Campus Heart, collect stamps in their Appro pass and learn more about the services and leisure opportunities available to them.
The event is part of KuoTra’s Wellness Week, Savonia’s Wellbeing Week for students and FSHS’s Together Promoting Ability to Study campaign.
Wednesday 30 September – Followers’ Wellbeing Tips
On Wednesday, we will post a question box on KuoTra’s Instagram story (@kuotrary), where you can share your own wellbeing tip.
By sharing your tip, you’ll also have the chance to participate in a giveaway and win a small surprise prize!
Thursday 1 October – Paint & Cake
KuoTra is organising an interdisciplinary Paint & Cake event at Cafe Trube’s Hallikahvila on Thursday 1 October from 3:30–5:00 PM.
Come and let your creativity run free while painting your very own cake masterpiece!
WHAT: KuoTra’s interdisciplinary Paint & Cake event
WHERE: Cafe Trube Hallikahvila, Kauppakatu 45, 70110 Kuopio
WHEN: Thursday 1 October 2026, 3:30–5:00 PM
PRICE: €20/person
WHY: We want to offer students relaxing events and great discounts
WHO: Open to all students looking for a little break from everyday life
WHAT TO WEAR: Come as you are!
Tickets are available on Kide.app.
Friday 2 October – After School Hangout & Karaoke
Come and spend the evening singing karaoke at Las Palmas from 6:00 PM onwards!
Before the evening hangout, Kuopion Tradenomiopiskelijat ry will hold an extraordinary general meeting. After the meeting, we’ll head over to Las Palmas to enjoy a relaxed evening together!
