Tamko Topics is a weekly newsletter of The Students’ Union of Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
ENGLISH SUMMARY
1. Solu opening hours during self studying week
2. Apply now for international tutoring TURSASPASSI STAMP
3. Wellbeing week 21.-25.10. TURSASPASSI STAMP
4. Voting in Council elections starts soon! TURSASPASSI STAMP
5. OP Tampere at TAMK
6. October in Parvi
7. Is it safe in Tampere?
8. Job Fair Tampere
9. International student, answer the survey!
1. Solu opening hours during self studying week
Autumn holiday week, more commonly known as self studying week, is approaching and it affects Tamko’s office Solu’s opening hours.
Our office opening hours 14.-18.10. are as follows:
Monday 10-14
Tuesday 10-14
Wednesday 10-14
Thursday closed
Friday closed
See you at Solu!
2. Apply now for international tutoring!
The winds of change are blowin’, and with ‘em come a whole herd of new exchange students!
We’re lookin’ for some brave souls to saddle up as international tutors and guide these newcomers through the wild frontiers of student life in Tampere.
If you reckon this sounds like your destiny, come and join Tamko’s big ol’ family of tutors and help welcome the exchange students next January! As an international tutor, you’ll earn yourself 2 study credits, 1 extra point on your own exchange study application (once your duties are done), and a shiny stamp for your Tursaspassport. Plus, you’ll get the chance to make international connections and sharpen your tutoring skills. Any student from any degree program (both Finnish and English) is welcome to ride along! All you need is a heart open for adventure and a little bit of language skills.
The application period is open from 7.10. – 3.11.2024.
Fill out the form and take one step closer to new adventures as an international tutor!
Forms: https://forms.office.com/e/6M7uUp6gkw
3. Wellbeing week 21.-25.10.
Looking for something fun to do in the dark autumn? Interested in non-alcoholic events? Wellbeing week is coming!
Wellbeing Week brings together 36 wellbeing events from 21-26 October. This year’s theme is “back to basics”, a reminder of the pillars of wellbeing.
For more information on the events and the Wellness Fair, visit the Tamko’s website: https://tamko.fi/news/wellbeing-week-2024-programme/
The first 500 participants will receive an overall badge after attending at least one Wellbeing Week event. The badges will be available at TREY and Tamko service points and at the Wellbeing Fair. Feel free to come along to the events and find new friends while having fun!
4. Voting in Council elections starts soon!
The candidate nomination for the Tamko Council election ended on Tuesday last week and there were a great number of candidates! We will present all candidates on Tamko’s social media channels, website and posters soon!
Next step is voting which begins at 10 am on October 16th!
Electronic voting makes it easy and fast to vote anywhere. The voting link will be sent to TUN e-mail, and just in case, check out the spam as well.
Let’s raise the voting turnout together!
By showing the used voting link at the Council stand, you also get the overall badge and stamp to your Tursaspassi!
5. OP Tampere at TAMK
Meet OP Tampere banking specialists on campus at week 43!
Let’s have a chat about banking and insurance topics on the following days 10–14:
Mon 21.10. Tampere University, Kauppi campus, Arvo-building
Tue 22.10. Tampere University, City centre campus, Linna-building
Wed 23.10. Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Main Campus, G-building
Thu 24.10. Tampere University, Hervanta campus, Kampusareena-building
Let’s have a chat about banking and insurance topics, take part in Ideapark Lempäälä’s gift card lottery and spin the wheel of fortune! Now it is also a good moment to become an owner-customer.Come to hear more on campus! See you soon!
www.op.fi/tampere/opiskelijalle
6. October in Parvi
Parvi events in October:
- Sparris workshops in English organised in October as follows:
10.10 at 12-13, Supporting Concentration, Parvi B1-24 (Elina Champaneri)
22.10 at 15-16, Tips for Reading & Writing, Parvi B1-24 (Marianna Leikomaa) - Partner organisations visit Parvi as follows:
23.10 at 10-12 Parempi mieli -support point (In front of Parvi) - Back on Track -study circle is open for enrolment for November sessions, sign up now!
- Study ability counsellor Elina will visit Mediapolis again on 3.10, 12-15.30. Book an appointment via: https://shorturl.at/dgDSz
- Job Search Clinic by Career Counsellor Minna on 10.10 & 24.10, 13-15
Week 41 is an International Dyslexia and ADHD -week and 10 October we celebrate the World Mental Health Day.
In week 43, Parvi is part of the traditional wellbeing week activities. For more information, check out our Instagram account @tamkparvi!
Have a great October everyone!
7. Is it safe in Tampere?
Is Tampere safe?
How do you feel about the safety of your neighborhood? Do you have any good ideas to improve the safety situation?
Answer the City of Tampere Safety Survey from October 1st to 13th, 2024, at tampere.fi/turvallisuus..
The survey can be answered in Finnish or English by all Tampere residents aged 15 and over.
The safety survey will explore residents’ views and experiences of crime and disorder, violence and the threat of violence, accidents, discrimination and harassment, safety concerns, home preparedness, and neighborhood community.
Every response is important – safety is a joint effort!
8. Job Fair Tampere
Registrations are open for the next Job Fair Tampere!
The 5th Job Fair Tampere is back and better than ever! Join the event for the most effective way to find work in Tampere, Finland. The official language of the event is English.
October 23, 2024, from 12:00 to 16:00
Tampere-talo, Yliopistonkatu 55
The event is free and open to all jobseekers regardless of background or skills.
– Pitch your skills and get noticed by potential employers looking to recruit new talent.
– Find a variety of support services for jobseekers in the Tampere region.
– Network with other like-minded professionals.
The previous events have attracted up to 1500 jobseekers, over 20 companies, and 10 support services for jobseekers. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career!
Read more and register now: internationalhouse.tampere.fi/job-fair
9. International student, answer the survey!
Welcome to At What Cost? Being an International Student in Finland study! This survey is aimed at international Bachelor´s and Master´s degree students, and it collects students’ experiences and opinions about studying, and the future in Finland. Your voice can help shape study conditions, employment and working life prospects. → https://link.webropol.com/s/at-what-cost
The survey is implemented by The Research Foundation for Studies and Education Otus, National Union of University Students in Finland, and National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK.