The report of the working group preparing the overall reform of student financial aid that was submitted to the minister today determines the right direction for the reform of student financial aid and gives Orpo’s government the starting points for fixing the...
The European Students’ Union (ESU), together with the Finnish student unions National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK) and National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL), express their concern about the worsening...
The world is far from ready, and Finland is still on its way to being equal and safe for all people. As conflicts break out, it is easy to turn inward and shut out progress and civilisation in the name of safety. There is even talk about values becoming harder,...
The National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) and National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK) call for exchange students to be given back the right to the services of the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS). All...
The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK) and the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) demand that the Erasmus+ programme budget be doubled for the next funding period. The Erasmus+ budget has increased...
The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK and the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) demand that the European Union prohibit unpaid internships. Although the European Commission published proposals to...
I feel anxious about the future. I feel like I’m good for nothing. I’m depressed and can’t get up in the morning. I’m stressed. I can’t take it anymore. This is the message we hear from students in discussions and surveys and on social media. The National Union of...
The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK) and the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) call for the establishment of a Students at Risk grant scheme at European Union level. The purpose of the scheme would...
This Saturday, 24 February 2024, it will be two years since Russia began the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Finnish student organisations have condemned the war from the start and demanded meaningful action to support Ukrainians both in Ukraine and in Finland. The...
The European students call on the Government of Finland to preserve the right to equal education and reject the proposed measures to restrict immigration. The Finnish government has proposed to tighten immigration policies and introduce full-cost tuition fees to...
