National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK
We are a nationally active student organisation. We are made up of 22 different student unions, and our common goal is to promote the interests of students at universities of applied sciences. We support and serve student unions so that they are best prepared to represent the interests of students at their own institution.
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Statement: Students’ mental health is future policy
This year’s Mental Health Week theme is recovery in peace. For students, it is just as crucial to talk about the space to act – the possibility...
Bulletin: NOT AGAIN! The government is once again pulling savings from higher education
National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK is disappointed with the government's decision to once again...
Invitation: SAMOK’s Lähtölaukaus kick-off cruise 2026 will once again sail the waves of the Baltic Sea at the end of January
The Lähtölaukaus kick-off cruise is SAMOK’s annual kick-off event that brings together student union actives from all over Finland. During...
Statement: Latvia is taking a step back on women’s rights – SAMOK and SYL call on the Latvian Government to get back on track
The Latvian Parliament decided on Friday, 31 October 2025, to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention. President Edgars Rinkēvičs vetoed the bill,...
Bulletin: Student unions held Council of Representatives elections – see the summary of results
The annual Council of Representatives elections in the universities of applied sciences’ student unions were held at the turn of...
UAS Students: Skills don’t come at half price!
The basic funding of universities of applied sciences has been cut substantially over the past decade, while the number of study places has...
Candidate blog: Quality management of University of Applied Sciences degrees is an integral part of everyday life
The quality of a University of Applied Sciences degree is not just a formality but a concrete promise to students and employers regarding the...
Candidate blog: Accessibility is not a special solution but a fundamental right
When we talk about equality among students, the discussion often focuses on important topics such as livelihood, mental health, and the...
Candidate blog: The Schrödinger situation of International Students: between being needed and being pushed away
On recurring occurrence, the Finnish government has said that we, international students are important. They even aim to triple the number of...
Candidate blog: Does a student have a future if they don’t have a present?
All of us have surely stopped to think about our future at some point. Sometimes it’s clear what direction we want to take. Other times, the...
How Can a Student Make Learning Meaningful for a Teacher?
October 5th is World Teachers’ Day, celebrated since 1994 at the initiative of UNESCO and Education International (EI). The day highlights the...
Candidate blog: RDI Activities Need Students
When a university of applied sciences aims to respond to regional and national needs, couldn’t the most fruitful solutions come from future...