Tamko Topics is a weekly newsletter of The Students’ Union of Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
ENGLISH SUMMARY
1. Stand as a candidate in Council elections!
2. Free coffee for new students
3. Blood donation at TAMK main campus 18.9.TURSASPASSI EVENT
4. Board game Hangouts 30.9.TURSASPASSI EVENT
5. Welcome to Kamula
6. Free American football beginner’s course!
7. NyytiCoaching: Would you like to receive coaching to find your own path?
8. September at Parvi
1. Stand as a candidate in Council elections!
Now is the time to stand as a candidate in Tamko’s Council elections! The 21 members who will decide on the matters of our Students’ Union in 2025 are elected in the Council elections.
You can stand as a candidate if:
… you are Tamko member
… you have registered as attending student
… you have will and courage to learn new things
… you have time for meetings
You can be a totally new student or already know whats up!
Fill out the candidate form here: https://elomake.tuni.fi/lomakkeet/35961/lomake.html
Because who else is going to bring out the voice of your study field if you don’t?
2. Free coffee for new students!
New student, enjoy your free cup of coffee or tea!
OP Tampere is offering coffee for new students! You can get the free coffee by getting the coupon from Kide.app starting from Monday 2.9.! One coupon per student. There is limited amount of coupons available.
As a part of cooperation of OP Tampere and Tamko, this coupon is only for Tamko members, membership is checked at the cashier. The coupon is valid only in Campusravita or Tori Mediapolis restaurants until 30.9.2024 and applies only to normal, regular size coffee. Have a cup of coffee to cheer up the September!
Here is link to Kide.app where you can get the coffee: https://kide.app/products/b235a3e3-46b5-41dd-b9bf-b8c82de1ecfa
3. Blood donation at TAMK main campus 18.9.
Join us in saving lives! Tamko and the Finnish Red Cross will organize a blood donation event in room C1-05 on Wednesday 18.9. at 10-15.
Donating blood is an easy way to help and only takes about an hour. A small effort for the donor is a big help for the patient. You can book an appointment for donation and make a health survey in advance at
https://ajanvaraus.veripalvelu.fi/VP/location/tamk
Can I donate?
Most people can donate blood. The most commonly used medications, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and mild antidepressants, do not usually prevent blood donation. The blood donor must be healthy at least 18 years old and weigh at least 50 kilograms. You can check your suitability as a blood donor in advance online at: https://www.veripalvelu.fi/en/blood-donation/eligibility/
You will get a stamp on your Tursaspassi from Veripalvelu info, even if you can’t donate!
4. Board game Hangouts 30.9.
Come and challenge others in a board game night! Autumn kicks off with Hangouts organized by Tamko, where you can spend the evening relaxed and hang out with others. The selection includes various board games, sweets and, of course, a warm sauna.
So arrive at the sauna on 30.9. from 5 pm. You can also come just to hang out or enjoy a warm sauna. In this case, please bring your own sauna accessories! The event is free, alcohol-free and offers snacks.
WHAT? A board game Hangouts
WHEN? 30th of September at 5pm to 10pm
WHERE? At Solu’s sauna
PRICE? Free! We offer snacks and board games!
5. Welcome to Kamula
Hello, welcome to students’ meeting place Kamula!
Kamula is a meeting place for students between the ages of 16 and 30. At Kamula you are free to hang out with others, but we also organize small group activities, events and various other activities. You are welcome to Kamula to spend relaxed free time and get to know other students. The goal of Kamula’s activities is to strengthen mental well-being and prevent loneliness.
Kamula’s activities are free of charge, substance free place and we have safer space principles.
Kamula is open in the evenings, every week from Wednesday to Friday.
COMING UP ON SEPTEMBER
- Kamula’s birthday party on Thursday 12.9. at 16-21
- Salsa and bachata dances on Friday 13.9. at 16-18. Enroll no latest than 11.9.
- Bingo on Wednesday 18.9. at 18
- Evening for newcomers 25.9. at 16-19
- Hangout hours for students with kids (every other Monday evening)
At Kamula you will be welcomed by Kamula’s employee. There are also volunteers at Kamula who spend time with visitors. Welcome to Kamula!
More information about Kamula
www.ahjola.fi/kamula
Instagram @kamulatampere
6. Free American football beginner’s course!
Looking for a new hobby? Tampere Saints organizes a free American football beginners course for women and girls in September!
American football has room for a variety of players: all body types and abilities are needed for different positions to play. So come along boldly, whether you are a fast runner or a strong line woman. You don’t need any previous experience, just the desire to learn and try something new!
Course Dates:
– Tue 17.9. at 18.30 – 20.00
– Thu 19.9. at 18.30 – 20.00
– Tue 24.9. at 18:30 – 20:00
– Thu 26.9. at 18.30 – 20.00
Place: Koivistonkylä field
This is the perfect opportunity to try out the sport and learn its basics in a relaxed and supportive environment.
You will only need weather-friendly sports clothes and a water bottle with you! You can attend all or only part of the course.
If you have any questions you can DM @saintsladies on Instagram. Welcome !
7. NyytiCoaching: Would you like to receive coaching to find your own path?
Would you like to receive coaching to find your own path and potential? Would you like to get support to identifying your working life expectations and career goals?
Come and join NyytiCoaching! The coaching process includes three individual free of charge meetings with certified coache. Coaching is aimed at students in the final stages of their studies at universities and universities of applied sciences, as well as doctoral students throughout Finland.
The call for applications for this autumn NyytiCoaching programme in open.There are limited places, so you should be quick.The actual coaching processes will take place between the coach and the coachee in October-Desember 2024.
More information and application instructions: https://www.nyyti.fi/en/opiskelijoille/nyyticoaching/
8. September at Parvi
And all of a sudden is September! Have a great early autumn everyone!
The following events are taking place in Parvi in September:
- Sparris workshop on Time Management in English. The workshop is organised on 23.9 at 15-16 in Parvi (B1-24).
- Get Stuff Done – workshops at Zoom are here again in co-operation with four universities. Workshops will be held according to the following timetable. For more information and timetable via this link.
- Study ability counsellor Elina visits Mediapolis on 5.9 at 12-15.30. You can book an appointment via this link: shorturl.at/lrvP5
- Career Counsellor Minnas’s Job Search Clinics at Parvi on 12.9 and 26.9 at 13-15!
- Finnish language Clubs start also in September you can read about the new concept here: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/content/news/58555 . September meetings organised on 18.9 & 25.9 at 16-17 in Parvi B1-24.
More info and Zoom links can be found on Parvi’s calendar
Älä jää yksin! Don’t Fly Solo!