The Instructions in the Studies Service will get a new layout on Thursday – let us know what you think
The layout of the Instructions section in the Studies Service (studies.helsinki.fi/instructions) will change this Thursday.
From now on, each major student group (degree & exchange students, doctoral researchers, students in professional training, and those participating in open university studies) will have their own dedicated start page. On the new start pages, you’ll find instructions aimed at your student group, quick links to the most popular instruction pages, as well as the latest bulletins for your group.
The changes are made based on feedback we’ve received from students: the current front page, which gathers instructions for all student groups in one place, has been perceived as cumbersome and difficult to use.
During the autumn term, small adjustments will still be made to the appearance of the new start pages. However, we wanted to publish them already so that they are available at the beginning of the academic year. The new, simpler layout will hopefully better serve especially mobile users.
At this stage, the renewal only affects the start pages: familiar instruction content can still be found in their usual places under the new starting pages. In the future, a broader structural update is planned to make navigation and finding the right instructions easier.
- Have you tested the new start pages? Feel free to give us feedback (Forms)
- Questions about the changes? Contact the service development team for Teaching and Learning Services: opa-palvelukehitys@helsinki.fi
Wishing you a great start to the autumn semester!
Image: Screenshot of the new front page