Apply to become a tutor!

The application period for tutors 2018 starts soon!

As a tutor, you play a key role in welcoming new students to the university as well as ensuring that new students will find their way to the university community. As a tutor you will act as a group leader and give guidance to new students along with university staff, making sure that the studies in the University starts smoothly. Tutors receive small financial compensation for their service. First-time tutors also receive academic credits for their initial training.

The application period for autumn 2018 is January 29th (9 a.m.) – February 12th (3 p.m.). Apply to become a tutor through the Aava application system.

Depending on your areas of interest, you can focus on tutoring new Finnish students, tutor new international exchange and degree students or become a sport tutor to motivate new students to be physically active.

Link to Aava application system:
https://aava.it.helsinki.fi/aava/login

You can find more information from:
https://guide.student.helsinki.fi/en/article/apply-become-tutor
https://www.facebook.com/events/174730609813716/

New board has been elected!

The new board for 2018 was elected 4.12.2017.

Seppo Töyrylä was elected as a chairman and Riikka Välivehmas as a vice chairwoman. Mika Sallantaus will act as a treasurer and Maria Isabella Kiiskinen as a secretary.

Elected main members of the board for 2018 are: Iina Lummepuro, Saaga Rosling, Essi Väkeväinen, Milla Rajala, Essi Pentikäinen, Saara Tiri, Irene Kampman and Toivo Klemi. The vice members are: Iida Kalanti, Nelli Näränen and Natalie Alén. The new board will be organized on 11.12.2017 at the conference. More information can be found on this website under the tab “Board”.