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(2026–2027)  

  • Saara Ahola 

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

  • Veeti Pulkkinen 
  • Saara Ahola  

TAMK’s Board of Examiners (2025–2026)  

  • Tatu Rajala, personal deputy member Saila Viheriälä 

Alumni Council    

  • Alex Ojala 
  • Venla Vihtasuo 
  • Petra Toivonen 

International Strategy –group  

  • Akseli Savonen 
  • Joel Leino 

Working Group on Sustainability and Responsibility   

  • Nita Nieminen 

Working Group on Quality Management    

  • Helli Mäkeläinen. Deputy member Veeti Pulkkinen 
  • Vilma Järvisalo. Deputy member Alex Ojala 

LAM Working Group    

  • Nita Nieminen 

Working Group for the Development of Tuition fees and Scholarship System   

  • Akseli Savonen 

Student Counsellor Working Group    

  • Joel Leino 
  • Oona Virtanen 

Indoor Air Quality Working Group   

  • Petri Laaksonen 

TAMK’s Crisis Group    

  • Vilma Järvisalo 

TAMK’s Group on Security and Rescue Operation    

  • Petri Laaksonen  

Working Group on Student Well-being (FSHS)   

  • Veeti Pulkkinen 
  • Vilma Järvisalo 

Management Group of Research, Development, Innovation and Competences   

  • Venla Vihtasuo 

Welcome-team   

  • Akseli Savonen 
  • Oona Virtanen 

STUDENTS’ UNION’S REPRESENTATIVES IN TAMPERE UNIVERSITIES 

SportUni Working Group: Alex Ojala  
Study Environments Core Team: Helli Mäkeläinen, deputy member Veeti Pulkkinen   
The follow-up Committee for the Strategic Partnership Agreement of Tampere Universities and The City of Tampere: Saara Ahola, deputy member Ruvindu Gamage   
TAMK Data Security Group: Jasper Reilson  
    
Community Services
Information Management: Jasper Reilson  
Facilities Management: Nita Nieminen  
Library Services: Akseli Savonen   

OTHER STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES 

Board of Opiskelijan Tampere ry    

  • Helena Maijanen and Petri Laaksonen 

Board of Campusravita Oy    

  • Mikael Wänskä (Chairperson), Suvi Mäkeläinen and Petri Laaksonen   

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

  • Saara Ahola, Vilma Järvisalo, Veeti Pulkkinen ja Helli Mäkeläinen  

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

  • Julia Väänänen, deputy member Elina Pärssinen 
  • Agilles Wouda deputy member Jenni Olli 

Board of Tampere Student Housing Foundation (TOAS) 2026-2027    

  • Deputy member Sampo Pesonen  

FSHS Regional Management Group 2025–2026    

  • Vilma Järvisalo 

Kamula core group 

  • Valtteri Lahtinen 
  • Petra Toivonen