Opku+ statement for Universities of Applied sciences regarding the Ukraine situation

The Opku + network thanks the Finnish higher education communities for the measures already taken in response to the crisis in Ukraine. Donations from institutions of higher education, and support services for students have displayed the willingness to take social... Lue lisää

METKA ‘s statement on the crisis in Ukraine

The Student Union of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences METKA strictly condemns Russia’s inhuman and cruel acts of war towards Ukraine. It is a demonstration of Russia’s complete disregard for the sovereignty and integrity of the Ukrainian state and... Lue lisää

Statement: We must secure transportation to the campuses in the Western-Uusimaa region

World Student Capital – Students of the Capital Region are concerned for students of the Western-Uusimaa region and their possibility of travelling to the central region. Pohjolan Liikenne has informed that they will be terminating all their transport routes in the... Lue lisää

Statement: Polling stations for campuses

Raising turnout is a constant topic of discussion in politics. Placing polling stations on university campuses is a concrete act by which municipalities can support the turnout of young people and students. The turnout in municipal elections has been around for years,... Lue lisää

Statement: Supporting education is the best way to improve employment

Student Unions of the Metropolitan Area’s University of Applied Sciences are disappointed with the proposals published by the Ministry of Finance on 14 August 2020, which would weaken the support for education with study support and adult education support. As... Lue lisää

Statement: The Finnish government heard the concerns of the students! – Thank you ministers!

Today on the 2nd of April 2020, the minister of Education Li Andersson and the minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen spoke about already made and upcoming decisions on studies, student benefits and many other issues that concern students. METKA wants to thank... Lue lisää