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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...
Bulletin: Jan Stenlund from Lapland University of Applied Sciences has been chosen as the UAS Teacher of the Year

Bulletin: Jan Stenlund from Lapland University of Applied Sciences has been chosen as the UAS Teacher of the Year

by SAMOK | May 5, 2026 | Bulletin, SAMOK informs

Jan Stenlund from Lapland University of Applied Sciences (UAS) has been chosen as the UAS Teacher of the Year. He works as a lecturer in engineering education. The selection highlighted students’ experiences of Stenlund’s passionate teaching style, pedagogical...
Statement: The two-tier student loan compensation is the reform that nobody asked for

Statement: The two-tier student loan compensation is the reform that nobody asked for

by SAMOK | Apr 29, 2026 | Statements

As part of the overall reform of student financial aid, the Government has decided to propose changing the student loan compensation for higher education students into a two-tier model. SAMOK is disappointed with the proposal. Although the amount of student loan...
SAMOK, the Union of Professional Engineers and Professionals of Business and Technology: University of Applied Sciences education has produced expertise for 30 years

SAMOK, the Union of Professional Engineers and Professionals of Business and Technology: University of Applied Sciences education has produced expertise for 30 years

by SAMOK | Apr 17, 2026 | Bulletin, SAMOK informs

For exactly 30 years, university of applied sciences education has met the needs of the labour market. UAS education became established in 1996, and at the same time, the current form of UAS degrees, student unions and the advocacy work of professional higher...
Statement: A future to trust in – concrete steps to retain international students in Finland

Statement: A future to trust in – concrete steps to retain international students in Finland

by SAMOK | Apr 15, 2026 | Statements

Retention of international students requires concrete steps to build trust in their future in Finland. The joint statement by Akava Students, SAMOK and SYL proposes tangible actions to ensure international students can stay in Finland after their graduation.  Trust in...
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