Tamko Topics 21 / 2026

Tamko Topics is a newsletter of The Students’ Union of Tampere University of Applied Sciences.

ENGLISH SUMMARY
1. Tamko’s spring semester recap
2. Tamko’s summer
3. Torisitsit 8.8.
4. Download new YTHSDigi
5. SyysFest 2026
6. Mobility survey for 15.29-year olds in Tampere

1. Tamko’s spring semester recap

As a member of Tamko, you have helped make events, student advocacy, and community spirit possible during the spring semester!

Take a look below at a summary of everything that happened during Tamko’s spring semester:

  • We organized the community-building Talvitursajaiset event for new students who started their studies in January
  • Together with our sub associations, we organized the Gateway to Working Life recruitment event, which brought 80 companies to the main campus to meet the future talents
  • We provided training for student associations and clubs
  • We actively participated in TAMK’s Feedback Sessions across different degree programmes, where we listened to students’ current concerns and important topics
  • Together with the Tampere University Student Union TREY, we engaged in city-level advocacy and conducted the Nysse survey regarding student-priced tickets. This advocacy work will continue as we present the results to the Regional Public Transport Committee next month
  • We organized fun treasure hunts on campuses through the Valentine’s Day HeartRush event and Easter egg hunts
  • We organized free and open Hangouts events, including one held together with the Martat- organization
  • Throughout the spring, we trained tutors for the upcoming autumn semester at TAMK and in Virrat through the overnight Kopteri-training
  • We ran an anti-harassment campaign on social media, raising awareness about different themes related to harassment
  • We wrote an opinion piece for Aamulehti about the concerning financial situation students face during the summer
  • We involved students in TAMK’s campus development by creating a campus survey where everyone interested could share their wishes and needs for the campuses of the future
  • Together with TTO, TIRO, and PIRATE, we organized the Wappustartti event
  • We recruited new Board members through a additional Board application and by decision of the Council Elina Pärssinen and Valtteri Lahtinen were selected to join the team!

We also:

  • … met monthly with TAMK’s management team and shared updates on current student issues
  • … represented student perspectives in dozens of different working groups
  • … provided services and coffee for students at our office
  • … planned events and activities for the autumn, such as orientation weeks, Survival Kits, and events like Torisitsit and Tursajaiset

Thank you for being a member!

2. Tamko’s summer

OPENING HOURS

Exceptional and reduced opening hours 1.–10.6.
– week 23: Mon-Thu 10–14, Fri closed
– week 24: Mon 10–14, Tue closed, Wed 10–14

Our office is closed 11.6.–2.8.
If you have urgent questions during this period, please contact us by email at office@tamko.fi.
Please note that due to summer holidays, there may be delays in responses.

Our office reopens again on 3.8.
On week 32 our opening hours are as follows:
Mon-Thu 10–14
Fri closed

STUDENT CARD AND ACADEMIC YEAR STICKER PICK UP

You can pick up the new academic year sticker and your student card from the office starting 3.8.
Please note that we cannot hand over the student card or sticker before your attendance status is active and your study right period has started.

The current sticker (9/2026) expires at the end of September, so there’s no rush to change it immediately after the summer break.
Also remember that if you are a continuing member, your mobile student cards in Tuudo and Slice will remain valid even if you haven’t changed the sticker on your physical card.

MAILING

We will also start mailing student cards and stickers at the beginning of August. If your Tamko membership has been paid in advance and your study right and attendance status are valid, we can mail the card or sticker to you. Please note that we mainly mail products outside of Tampere, but not abroad.

Mailing of the student card through this link
Mailing of the academic year sticker through this link

3. Torisitsit 8.8.

Torisitsit = Marketsquare sitsit is coming again!

Torisits will bring visibility to the lively student culture at the Keskustori Central Square of Tampere. Students from all campuses of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences gather together in a multidisciplinary spirit – everyone is welcome: teekkarit, humanists, applied sciences students, freshers, year N students and alumni. The Torisits of Tampere are unparalleled experience where you get to celebrate the higher education students’ community!

This year Torisitsit will take place in dear Keskustori on 8 August at 16-20! General ticket sales start on 8 June, but you can also buy a ticket from associations who have purchased a ticket quota.

Tickets and more info from Kide.app:
https://kide.app/events/8f526326-02dc-4ace-adac-4087f3f0bd86

Take a look at the last year’s event vibes from these articles (in Finnish)

See you in Keskustori! 

4. Download new YTHSDigi

YTHSDigi gives you direct access to managing your health! Contacting us on YTHSDigi is easy – no phone calls needed.

YTHSDigi will replace the Self online service that has previously been in use at FSHS. YTHSDigi offers you more versatile and smoother ways to manage your health matters digitally than before.

In YTHSDigi you can, among other things:

  •  contact us for an assessment of your need of treatment
  • message a professional about ongoing treatment
  • join a video appointment
  • explore self-care materials on digital paths
  • manage your appointments
  • complete service forms


Download the app from App Store and Google Play! 
Read more: https://www.yths.fi/en/using-services/digi/

5. SyysFest 2026

SyysFest is back! Now in its eighth year, this student festival hits Särkänniemi right at the start of the academic year on Tuesday 8.9. from 16-21. SyysFest is the most energetic event of the season, bringing together students from all around Tampere. Come meet new people, celebrate our community, and enjoy a night out with fellow students!

The tickets are available on Kide.app starting at 19.5. at 13! The ticket costs 17 € + Kide.app service fee.
https://kide.app/events/ef16c283-609f-478f-8e70-5ac2b2008288

See you at Syysfest! 

6. Mobility survey for 15–29-year olds in Tampere

The University of Tampere and City of Tampere are interested in understanding the mobility habits and preferences of young people (15–29 olds) in Tampere.

This survey will ask some questions about the use of means of transportation, mobility preferences, and taking part in Mobility Mindshit project’s events.

The survey will be open until 31st May 2026. The expected time to complete the survey is about 10 minutes
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Survey :https://kysely.tampere.fi/liikkumiskysely?lang=en