Student representatives

Student representatives are TAMK students who participate in the meetings of the bodies and working groups of Tampere University of Applied Sciences, bringing a student’s point of view to the table. The Students’ Union appoints all student representatives to the multi-member bodies of Tampere University of Applied Sciences. In addition, representatives appointed by the Students’ Union work in, for example, the boards and other bodies of various companies, foundations and other similar entities. 

If you are interested in becoming a student representative, contact our actors in charge of educational and social affairs

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES IN TAMK 

Board of Tampere University of Applied Sciences Ltd (2024-2025) 

  • Julia Väänänen 

TAMK’s Higher Education Council’s student members (2025-2026)   

  • Helena Maijanen  
  • Saara Ahola 

TAMK’s Board of Examiners (2025-2026) 

  • Tatu Rajala, personal deputy member Saila Viheriälä

Alumni Council   

  • Helli Mäkeläinen (2025)   
  • Jenny Mustikka (2025)   
  • Petra Toivonen (2025) 

International Strategy –group 

  • Anna Ylä-Autio and Elli Korhonen (2025) 

Working Group on Sustainability and Responsibility  

  • Anna Ylä-Autio and debuty member Eelis Danemann (2025)   

Working Group on Quality Management   

  • Eevi Rahkjärvi and Hannastiina Ruismäki, deputy members Emma Kaunismaa and Helli Mäkeläinen (2025)   

LAM Working Group   

  • Saara Ahola (2025)   

Working Group for the Development of Tuition fees and Scholarship System  

  • Anna Ylä-Autio (2025) 

Study Environment Inspections Group (FSHS)   

  • Hannastiina Ruismäki (2025)  

Student Counsellor Working Group   

  • Helli Mäkeläinen and Elli Korhonen (2025)    

Accessibility Working Group   

  • Emma Kaunismaa and Hannastiina Ruismäki (2025)   

Indoor Air Quality Working Group  

  • Suvi Mäkeläinen (2025)  

TAMK’s Crisis Group   

  • Elli Korhonen, deputy member Hannastiina Ruismäki (2025)  

TAMK’s Group on Security and Rescue Operation   

  • Suvi Mäkeläinen (2025)    

Working Group on Student Well-being (FSHS)  

  • Emma Kaunismaa and Hannastiina Ruismäki (2025)  

Management Group of Research, Development, Innovation and Competences  

  • Helena Maijanen (2025) 

Welcome-team  

  • Anna Ylä-Autio ja Elli Korhonen (2025) 

STUDENTS’ UNION’S REPRESENTATIVES IN TAMPERE UNIVERSITIES 

Student Wellbeing Programme Working Group: Elli Korhonen and Hannastiina Ruismäki   
SportUni Working Group: Riina Ahvenus 
Societal Interaction Council: Ruvindu Gamage 
Study Environments Core Team: Eevi Rahkjärvi, deputy member Emma Kaunismaa  
The follow-up Committee for the Strategic Partnership Agreement of Tampere Universities and The City of Tampere: Jarkko Hannula, deputy member Helena Maijanen  
TAMK Data Security Group: Annika Keskinen 
   
Community Services:   
Information Management: Annika Keskinen 
Facilities Management: Saara Ahola 
Library Services: Annika Keskinen  
Sport Services: Eevi Rahkjärvi 

OTHER STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES 

Board of Opiskelijan Tampere ry   

  • Helena Maijanen and Suvi Mäkeläinen (2025)       

Board of Campusravita Oy   

  • Mikael Wänskä (Chairperson), Suvi Mäkeläinen and Kati Tuomisto (2025)  

Campusravita Oy Restaurant Committee   

  • Riina Ahvenus (2025) 

Student Union of Tampere University’s (TREY) and Tamko’s Local Politics Advocacy Group – Group 35 000   

  • Jarkko Hannula, Hannastiina Ruismäki, Eevi Rahkjärvi and Emma Kaunismaa (2024) 

Delegation of Tampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS) 2025 – 2026   

  • Sampo Pesonen,, deputy member Julia Väänänen 
  • Agilles Wouda, deputy member Jenni Olli 

Board of Tampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS) 2024 – 2025   

  • Joonas Soukkio, deputy member Riku Pitkänen 

FSHS Regional Management Group 2025-2026   

  • Suvi Mäkeläinen 

Meetpoint Group   

  • Ruvindu Gamage 
  • Petra Toivonen