Do you feel that your thesis is not progressing? Come to a multidisciplinary workshop where everyone does one's own work. Also, information sessions on how to write a thesis, and help with finding sources.

In advance sign up needed, on Monday before the workshop, the latest. Use this e-form:  https://elomake.samk.fi/lomakkeet/17204/lomake.html?rinnakkaislomake=Rinn_EN_pajat2026S for signing up.

Friday workshops led by Anne Sankari, weekend workshop led by Elina Elo in Pori, and by Anne Sankari in Rauma. Information specialist from the library will also be present at the Friday workshops.

Schedule for autumn 2026

Online or hybrid workshops will be announced later.

• 28.8. (28 August) Friday workshop in Pori, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• 25.9. Pori, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• 2.–3.10. Rauma weekend workshop; NB. the workshop consists of an online session on Friday from 5 p.m. to max 8 p.m. and on Saturday on Pori campus, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You cannot register for Friday only, as it serves as preparation for Saturday's work.
• 30.10. Pori, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• 7.–8.11. Pori weekend workshop; NB. the workshop consists of an online session on Friday from 5 p.m. to max 8 p.m. and on Saturday on Pori campus, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You cannot register for Friday only, as it serves as preparation for Saturday's work.
• 13.–14.11. Rauma weekend workshop, Friday from 9.30 am. to Saturday  17 pm. In collaboration with the Rauma Parish, this event is open to students and staff of SAMK and OKL. Please note: separate registration is required, the weekend which covers meals, accommodation (nb. bring your own sheets and towel), sauna , and the opportunity for a refreshing swim; location: Meriristi Center
• 27.11.Pori, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• 11.12. Pori, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What's on offer? Time reserved for writing. Advice and guidance on information retrieval and writing. Peer support. Meals are also provided on Weekends.

(Note: A special weekend event will be held on 13–14 November at the Rauma Parish’s beautiful Meriristi Center by the sea. University chaplain Milla Voudinlehto will also be present. However, registering for this event does not commit you to any religious activities or community.)

Interested? Advance registration is required for these workshops. There are 20 places available for the weekend workshops, approximately 15 for the other workshops, and 8 online. Come and join us, just register!

Online workshops are meant to those who can't travel to campuses.

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