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