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Visiiri visited SYL’s General Assembly, to see if the student movement is in trouble
...would not pay for the membership. For example, the corresponding umbrella organisation of students in universities of applied sciences, SAMOK, has six employees compared to SYL’s ten. For individual student...
Visiiri followed President Keijo Hämäläinen for a day
...used by the President, but also by the provost and vice presidents. The rest of the office desks are empty in the morning. The Vice President for Research Tapio Visakorpi,...
All work and no guild rooms make Jack a dull boy – guilds and hobby associations are looking for facilities but the process is long and complicated
...the number of users. ”When Festia is removed from use, there really isn’t much space left after that”, Kukkonen adds. For example, Autek has applied for more space for their...
Paidia is the University’s hangout space at Nokia Areena, and many don’t know anything about it – we investigated how much it costs and what goes on in there
...Satu Hyökki declined to comment on its costs. Visiiri made an information request for this article, inquiring about its costs among other things. According to the University’s answer, the rent...
A total sum of 700 000 euros was spend in the renovations of Teekkarisauna – Visiiri visited the brand-new space
...and equipment are very modern. In addition, performance technology, energy efficiency and lighting, for example, have been improved, and an accessible toilet has been built on the side of the...
Hervanta got itself a new, expensive friend – Meet Spot the robo-dog
...hand to Spot so that the robot could open doors independently. Tampere University model does not have one installed for price reasons: a robotic hand would cost more than 30,000...
The Police of Finland’s new interpretation of the Assembly Law – from Alcohol Law’s perspective sits parties* are still illegal.
...other beforehand. Exactly like a sits party by multiple subject associations, for example, would be an event of this in-between-category. For such an event to remain a private event requires...
A mysterious hatch, a pile of sandals and a very own front door – take a look at these three association spaces and their features
...manager’s former work space in Sähkötalo. The space has designated spaces for study work, for hanging around and for resting. Where are we? Corporate relations organiser of Sähkökilta ry Elias...
A citizen or an expense item? – Young peoples’ needs in society’s institutions often remain under the burden of employment
...starting point. ”We have a really rough debate about young people who are labelled as ideologically unemployed, for example. If young people reflect on life, they may be seen as...
Campuses have been taken over – Students rally against government budget cuts in Tampere universities
...organisers are also hosting a session dedicated to questions about the protest for new participants if people arrive later. ”On the first day the protest is still finding its shape....
In English: The Great Visiiri Representative Election Survey
...When it comes to TREY finances, we could examine events and their costs, for example. Are all TREY events necessary? Many TREY events are expensive to organise in the first...
TREY elected a new Executive Board – the votes were evenly split, the losing list was chosen twice by lot
...constitutive meeting held in Hervanta elected a new Chair and Vice Chairs for the Council of Representatives, and a new Executive Board for the student union. Aino Halinen (Viva), who...
Teary eyes and swear words – Visiiri visited the hottest event of the autumn
...and Tabasco is around 50,000 Scoville. The Scoville value of chili is obtained by mixing crushed chili with sugar water until the heat is no longer felt. For example, in...
In English: The road to university isn’t always linear – Three students tell us their story
...rehabilitation, Laaja studied for two years at the Eira High School for Adults. Every passed course gave motivated him further. A Neuropsychologist forbade studying, for example, advanced math and physics,...
The Kauppi Campus is bustling with rodents, fish, and flies – Animal testing hasn’t disappeared anywhere
...not tested at universities but instead trying to find new solutions to biological issues. Thus, animal testing done by the university is looking for something that is yet unknown. “The...
Attention, please – we listed tips that could benefit all students
...they belong to a neurodivergent spectrum. It is for all neurodivergent students, including for students on autism spectrum and for students with Tourette’s syndrome as well. People who have major...
An internship may require thousands of euros in savings or considerable financial support from parents – “Not all internships are accessible to everyone”
...for example, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. That is why it is important for Ingman to gain international experience already during her studies. For example, Ingman’s knowledge of the...
“I won’t hammer you on the head with the bible” – Visiiri took the retiring campus pastor out for a beer
...Union TREY. According to the justification for the honorary membership, “Risto has been a supporting pillar in TREY’s everyday life for years, by offering work guidance for the Student Unions...
A fifth of students report recurrent loneliness – whose responsibility is it to increase the sense of community? This is what TREY and the university have to say
...loneliness in higher education for three years now. The Project Manager Annina Lindberg emphasises that the problem is not explained by the pandemic alone. “Students’ loneliness was there already before...
The Council of Representatives makes decisions about TREY’s finances and services – read the basics about the council here before this Autumn’s elections
...formed. The nomination has been open since August 12. Lists are formed on various principles: they can be based on, for example, party-politics, subject- or hobby associations, or some set...
In English: Visiiri met three Ukrainian exchange students – ”It’s complicated to say that we feel completely welcome”
...who have left Ukraine. For example, one can complete studies in open university for free. In February, Tampere University had 23 students completing studies that don’t lead to a degree. ...
The government’s austerity measures hit students – we investigate what’s being cut and where students plan to save
...For example, many students who started or moved in autumn 2023 and applied for support have had their housing benefit cut at the beginning of the semester. For a person...
The university is planning to move city centre’s Oasis to the basement of the building and the users of the space are baffled
...would necessarily be sufficient funds for rebuilding Oasis. ”There really is no funding available for it compared to when Oasis was first established. The budget is affected by the current...
A coding course or calligraphy – dissertation delved into the right of the poorto develop themselves
...Järvinen says. Despite student, pensioner and unemployment discounts, many hobbies are simply too expensive for the poor. Should the opportunity to golf, for example, be secured for the poor? “I...
Coffee, therapy, marriage? – We went to ask what the campus chapel is all about
...appointments for discussions. Facilities can be reserved for personal use, for example for club activities or music. Café Taivaankansi is open on Thursdays from 12:00 to 14:00. There you can...