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...
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...
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...
The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK’s parliamentary election programme for the 2027 elections has now been published. In the programme, we present solutions to critical future questions regarding students and higher...
We would like to warmly welcome you and your guest to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK on Saturday, 6 June, at Restaurant Töölö. During the evening, we will celebrate 30 years of...
The Lähtölaukaus kick-off cruise is SAMOK’s annual kick-off event that brings together student union actives from all over Finland. During Lähtölaukaus you’ll get to network, take part in trainings and have fun together. The programme offers a diverse range of...
The annual Council of Representatives elections in the universities of applied sciences’ student unions were held at the turn of October–November. Nationwide voter turnout was 14.44 percent. Last year, turnout was 17.32 percent. In total, 5,949 votes were cast. In...
The Board of the National Union of Students in Universities of Applied Sciences SAMOK for 2026 has been elected. Helena Maijanen from Tampere University of Applied Sciences was elected Chair. Maijanen studies in the Degree Programme in Networked Learning and...
SAMOK’s event calendar for 2026 has now been published. The calendar will remain largely unchanged compared to this year. A special highlight next year will of course be SAMOK’s Anniversary Celebration on 6 June 2026, when we celebrate the union’s 30th anniversary....
The Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK wants to highlight UAS students’ activity and good deeds. We are collecting nominations for SAMOK’s Student Act of the Year Award! Do you know a student or a group of students who has acted...
