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Statement: Open higher education can’t become an auction house for degrees!

Statement: Open higher education can’t become an auction house for degrees!

by SAMOK | May 27, 2026 | Statements

The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK) strongly opposes the government’s proposal to grant degree-awarding rights to open higher education and demands its withdrawal. SAMOK views the proposal as a direct strike to the...
SAMOK & SYL: Higher education institutions carry the responsibility and liability for the education agents they use

SAMOK & SYL: Higher education institutions carry the responsibility and liability for the education agents they use

by SAMOK | May 22, 2026 | Statements

The distress experienced by international students and the activities of education agents have sparked widespread discussion. The topic was reported, for example, by Yle on April 2, 2026. Higher education institutions (HEIs) must take responsibility for the...
SAMOK and SYL wan to hear students’ views of FSHS – answer the questionnaire!

SAMOK and SYL wan to hear students’ views of FSHS – answer the questionnaire!

by SAMOK | May 18, 2026 | SAMOK informs

The Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK) and the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) have launched a FSHS survey for higher education students. The survey gathers students’ views on the services of the Finnish...
Bulletin: Take the survey on the development of SAMOK’s website

Bulletin: Take the survey on the development of SAMOK’s website

by SAMOK | May 11, 2026 | Bulletin, SAMOK informs

Welcome to our survey on the development of SAMOK’s website. The aim of the survey is to map users’ experiences with the current website and gather concrete suggestions for improvement. The results will be used in a thesis, the final outcome of which will be the...
BULLETTIN: Helena Maijanen, President of the Board, to serve as Interim Executive Director of SAMOK

BULLETTIN: Helena Maijanen, President of the Board, to serve as Interim Executive Director of SAMOK

by SAMOK | May 7, 2026 | Bulletin, SAMOK informs

Vellu Taskila, the Executive Director of National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK, has reached an agreement with SAMOK regarding the conclusion of his duties as Executive Director. SAMOK thanks Vellu Taskila for his significant...
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