Linda Lindgren to METKA’s Executive Director

Linda Lindgren has been elected to METKA’s Executive Director. Lindgren will start as an Executive Director on Monday, September 1st. Lindgren has extensive experience in student advocacy and the structures of the higher education sector. She has worked for... Lue lisää

Changes in the university sports services starting in 2026

Zone, which currently offers sports services to Diak, Haaga-Helia and Metropolia students, as well as Haaga-Helia and Metropolia staff, will from 2026 offer sports services only to Metropolia students and staff. At the same time, Zone’s brand is renewed and the... Lue lisää

Increasing Remote Teaching in Health Care Education – What Do We Know Now?

On April 25th, students in health care fields received a bulletin regarding the increase in remote teaching starting from the autumn semester. Prior to this, there had already been speculation among both students and teachers. METKA has been following the discussion... Lue lisää

How does METKA move students?

METKA gets students moving not only through Zone Sports Services, but also through many other means! METKA has had two physical activity projects, the results of which can still be enjoyed on campus. In addition, METKA is a member of the Finnish Student Sports... Lue lisää

What different aspects are there in the event sector?

METKA organizes a variety of events throughout the year that bring students together, create unforgettable moments, and build a strong sense of community. Every event is a chance to try something new, grow, network, and most importantly—have fun. Join us in making... Lue lisää

What member services consist of?

Metropolia UAS is the biggest university of applied sciences in Finland, with almost 18 000 students. To be able to be and advocate everywhere it is needed, METKA sells memberships to fund the daily work. An essential part of membership is member services. The Member... Lue lisää

What is advocacy?

What is advocacy and what do METKA’s advocacy people even do? Advocacy tends to be pretty invisible if you don’t need it yourself. But behind the scenes, METKA’s advocacy team is dealing with student contacts AKA cases throughout the year. The handling of cases is... Lue lisää

Here’s how you can get credits for student activities

At Metropolia there are many ways to become a so-called activist. This can be tutoring, serving on the board of a student association, acting as a student representative or organising METKA club activities. It is possible to get credits for student activities. As a... Lue lisää

Municipal and county elections are now over – METKA hopes for cooperation with the new councillors

Municipal and regional elections are now over. SDP won the elections in Finland in both the municipal and county elections. For the first time, the municipal and county elections were held simultaneously. Voter turnout in Finland was 54.2% in the municipal elections... Lue lisää

Rewarded at METKA’s 17th anniversary

METKA’s 17th anniversary was celebrated on Saturday March 15th. In addition to food, drinks and speeches, METKA traditionally also awarded meritorious actors at the anniversary celebration. Student association of the year Myllypuron Sosiaali- ja Terveysalojen... Lue lisää

Week of Wappu 2025 FAQ

1. I have a METKA Wappu Pass, but I didn’t get a stamp. Can I get it later? If you missed getting a stamp at an event, you can collect it at another METKA’s Wiikon Wappu event. However, you must show proof of attendance, such as a used event ticket or an event overall... Lue lisää

County and municipal elections are coming – What should you know as a student?

Social and healthcare services, as well as rescue services, were transferred to county councils in 2022. The first county elections were held then. Now, for the first time, municipal and regional elections will be held simultaneously. What are these elections about?... Lue lisää

Get to know the new Degree Regulations and supplementing guidelines

At the turn of the year, Metropolia’s previous Degree Regulations were divided into two documents: the Degree Regulations and the supplementing study guidelines. The reform was worked on during the autumn semester 2024 and METKA was closely involved in this... Lue lisää

METKA member prices will be updated from 1.1.2025

METKA’s Representative Council has decided at its Annual Meeting on 7.11.2024 on METKA’s membership fees for the coming year. In 2025, the price per academic year will be 44 euros and per semester 30 euros. In addition, multi-year memberships will also go... Lue lisää

METKA 2025: Shape your student union!

2024 is drawing to the end, and it is time to plan the future. What does the new year hold for METKA, and what do you think we should focus on? As students are the main focus group we work for, we want to hear your views. Help us to meet your needs and give your... Lue lisää