Tamko Topics is a newsletter of The Students’ Union of Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
ENGLISH SUMMARY
1. Council election results
2. Apply for Tamko’s Board on Wednesday
3. Save the Date: SiipiBingo 27.11.
4. Tamko’s Vice-Chair Helena elected as SAMOK’s Chair
5. Tamko’s Little X-mas Party
6. Meetings for students with children at Kamula
7. PIRATE x Siskot ja Simot: Crafts with elderly
8. Kuisti & Sober Club: Selväpelit
9. Parvi upcoming activities
10. AD: Econia Oy: Open the door to a global career
1. Council election results
Tamko’s Council election results were revealed on Election day 5.11.
Voting turnout: 18,1%
Given votes: 1 128 kpl
Tamko’s members voted and here are new 21 Council members who will act as the highest decision maker in Tamko in year 2026:
Ville Tarra
Jenni Santaharju
Joel Leino
Ruvindu Thathsara Gamage Godagama Gamage
Sara Hyvärinen
Venla Vihtasuo
Anna Ylä-Autio
Venla Ouramaa
Helena Maijanen
Maria Koskelo
Vera Pekkarinen
Tilda Ilveskoski
Akseli Savonen
Alex Ojala
Janette Kangasniemi
Laura Luga
Samuli Ruotanen
Jenni Olli
Ville Ikäläinen
Nita Nieminen
Elsa Osipova
Some of the non-elected candidates will be elected as the Council deputy members in the autumn meeting of the Council.
Warm congratulations for the newly elected Council and everyone who voted!
2. Apply for Tamko’s Board on Wednesday!
On Tamko’s Board you get to work with topics like student advocacy, sub-associations, events and educational and social affairs. The Board needs students from all study fields and from all year courses so that the wide spectrum of students would be represented! Being on the Board takes time from your calendar but it is also fun!
Come to Council’s Constitutive Meeting on Wednesday 19.11. at 16.30 to TAMK Main campus E1-06. In this meeting you can run for Tamko’s Board. In this meeting the newly elected Council elects a new Board for Tamko!
You don’t have to know anyone or anything in advance to apply!
Read more about Board application and frequently asked questions from our website: https://tamko.fi/news/tamkos-board-recruitment-faq-2/
If you are unable to attend, you can definitely apply for the Board by sending a free-form application in advance to edustajisto.pj@tamko.fi. If you wish, you can tell us in your application, for example, about yourself, your background, why you are applying for the Board and whether you are available remotely via Teams or phone during the meeting.
3. Save the Date: SiipiBingo 27.11.
Get ready for a night of fun and friendly competition at SiipiBingo! Everyone’s favourite SiipiBingo returns to Bar Passion on 27th November. Join us for an exciting bingo night with a mouthwatering wing buffet that’ll keep you coming back for more.
SiipiBingo will be held on Thursday 27th of November at Bar Passion from 5 pm to 10 pm. The first Bingo round starts at 18:00. The evening includes a tasty wing buffet and several rounds of bingo with nice prizes! Gather your friends and start testing your bingo skills (or wing-eating skills)!
There is also a friend table! If you come to the event alone or want to get to know new people, you can sit down at a marked table where anyone can become friends.
The ticket to the event includes a wing buffet, bingo, and an overall patch.
Tickets will go on sale soon!
WHAT? SiipiBingo!
WHERE? Bar Passion, Tullikamarin aukio 1
WHEN? 27.11. from 5 pm to 10 pm
4. Tamko’s Vice-Chair Helena elected as SAMOK’s Chair
Tamko took part in national student advocacy work at the General Assembly of SAMOK (National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences) on 30.-31.10.2025.
SAMOK represents all UAS students in Finland in nationwide decision-making. They do this by meeting Members of Parliament and ministers, talking with representatives of working life, and bringing students’ perspectives to events and panel discussions.
At the General Assembly, there were many discussions about issues important to students, such as student financial security and increasing polarization. A new political policy paper was also approved. SAMOK will use this document as the basis for all its national advocacy work for students. Tamko is the largest Students Union in Finland, which means it has the most votes and therefore significant influence at the General Assembly.
The General Assembly also elected SAMOK’s Board for next year. Tamko’s current Vice Chair, Helena Maijanen, was chosen as the new Chair. Congratulations to Helena! Tampere and TAMK students are making their mark on national student politics!
5. Tamko’s Little X-mas Party
These Little Christmas parties are anything but your traditional red, star-decorated, jolly elf–filled celebrations.
It’s time for Tamko’s X-mas Party! The Little X-mas Party will take place 4.12.2025 starting at 9:00 PM at Sin City. Expect the best Christmas party of the season and an absolutely amazing overall patch!
Get your tickets from Kide.app: https://kide.app/events/98078e1f-5cc9-48f7-abb9-a2a68a9146b4
Ticket prices: €3 for Tamko members and €8 for non-members / at the door, cloakroom fee not included.
Dress to impress (read: wear black) and overalls are optional. No elf costumes or anything red allowed!
6. Meetings for students with children at Kamula
Are you a student? Do you have children aged 0-10 years old? Do you wish to meet other parents who are in the same situation, while your kids can play with each other? Come and join our group for students with children!
We meet on Tuesdays from 4:30–7:00 p.m. at the Students’ Meeting Place, Kamula, in Amuri. The group will be hosted by Jenni, an employee of Kamula and Kotila. You can also cook a warm meal together with other group members. Join as often and for as long as you’d like, you are not required to attend the group every week or the whole time. We will spend the afternoon chatting and hanging out with each other. We can also arrange small activities according to the group’s wishes. You are welcome to join us!
The activity is part of Ahjola Setlementti’s woks and is funded by a grant from the City of Tampere. The activity is free of charge for families.
7. PIRATE x Siskot & Simot: Crafts with elderly
Now there is a chance to spread joy and good in the world with a low threashold!! PIRATE x SISKOTjaSIMOT gig for caring in happening on saturday 22nd of November at 1pm to 2pm in Koskikoti.
Let’s do crafts with the residents, making winter-themed cards and decorations.
Remember to arrive about 15minutes before starting time so we can start on time.
Register in Kide.app: https://kide.app/events/bf56a8d4-1990-4731-a55b-68b86e091d91
8. Kuisti & SoberClub: Selväpelit
Selväpelit brings together legendary drinking game classics – Kaljamölkky, beer pong, and battleship – but this time, the drinks are non-alcoholic!
At SELVÄPELIT, you get to play all the games! The ticket price includes game drinks, which you can redeem from the game organizer with your game pass. You will collect a stamp for each game on your game pass, and once your pass is full, you can redeem it for a fantastic overall badge.
The event is a great opportunity to meet new people, as the games are played in pairs or teams. You can wear overalls or casual clothing – the dress code is informal!
When the round is over, you can relax in the warmth of the sauna and continue the evening in good company. Please bring your own sauna accessories. NOTE! Swimsuits are mandatory in the sauna!
Whether you are a competitive thrower or a cheerful supporter, this is the perfect opportunity to test your accuracy, tactics, and game sense in a relaxed group. Selväpelit offers a fun day where smiles and team spirit are the main focus.
Grab your friends and come experience familiar games in a new way!
What? SELVÄPELIT
Where? Solu sauna, Kuntokatu 3, L-building
When? November 19, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost? €5
https://kide.app/events/4d8b7124-14cf-46be-b1ca-53ba3518d070
Why? Because fun, competition, and togetherness are the main focus – not cans or glasses.
9. Parvi upcoming activities
Mon 17.11.
MondayBoost! 9am
Wed 19.11.
Sparris: Take control of your performance tension 2pm
Thu 20.11.
Job Searching Clinic 1pm
Sparris; Tips for reanding and writing (zoom) 3pm
Kirjolohi -peer support group 4pm
Fri 21.11.
Childrens Day at Work 9am
K-30 Lounge 11.30am
Ma 24.11.
MondayBoost! 9am
Sekasin -Live 11am
Sparris: Take control of your performance tension 3pm
Thu 27.11.
Job Searching Clinic 1pm
Thusdayclub 2pm
Kirjolohi -peer support group 4pm
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P.S. We’ll be at Yrityspäivät in Tampere on January 28–29th, 2026! See you there!