The Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) has asked the National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK to appoint its representatives to the FSHS council for the term beginning on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2028. In accordance with the FSHS’s rules, SAMOK appoints nine representatives, seven of whom are nominated on the recommendation of the student unions. As the FSHS is an organisation receiving public funding, certain mandatory checks must be carried out on its elected representatives, such as verifying that they are not subject to EU sanctions.
Laureamko has been given a place as a deputy representative on the delegation for the coming term. Laureamko’s Representative Council will elect a deputy representative to the delegation based on the applications received. The election must be completed by 25 October.
The following position is open for application:
- FSHS Council (1 deputy representative)
What does the Council do?
FSHS Council consists of a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 30 representatives. In addition to SAMOK, the National Union of Finnish Student Unions (SYL) appoints student representatives to the council. Furthermore, the following bodies appoint representatives to the Council: The Ministry of Education and Culture, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the personnel of FSHS, Universities Finland UNIFI, the Rectors’ Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Science
The Council meets twice a year for its Spring and Autumn Meetings. The Spring Meeting discusses issues that include the annual report of the Board of Trustees and adopts the financial statements. The Autumn Meeting discusses about the budget and the action plan, appoints the Chair, Vice Chair, secretary and certain other members of the Council if necessary, and appoints the Chair, Vice Chair and other members of the Board of Trustees if necessary.
SAMOK organizes a meeting with the regular and deputy student representatives prior to the delegation’s meeting to discuss the agenda.
In this role, you will serve as a personal deputy representative for the student representative. If the representative attends the Council meeting, the alternate representative will not attend. Please note, however, that you must be available to attend meetings when the representative is unable to do so.
Acting as a student representative
Applicants are required to have knowledge of the FSHS’s work and a commitment to its operations for the duration of the term. Previous experience as a student representative or in a similar role is also considered an advantage. The selected person will also be required to maintain contact with both Laureamko and SAMOK.
Student representatives are offered support and training on behalf of Laureamko. In addition, SAMOK provides training for student representatives. As a student representative, you can apply for academic credits through Laureamkon once your term of service has ended.
You do not need to have valid study right for this position, but having valid study right at Laurea or having graduated from Laurea within the last 3 years is considered an advantage.
Applying to become a student representative
Applications are open until 18 October 2026 at 23:59. Student representatives will be selected and confirmed at the Laureamko Representative Council meeting on a date that will be confirmed later, and you will receive confirmation of your election by week 43 at the latest. The appointment will be notified to SAMOK during the same week.
You can apply to become a deputy representative on the FSHS Council by sending a free-form application and your CV to [email protected]. In your application, please state why you should be selected for the position and what skills you have that are relevant to the role.
More information:
Sanni Koivuluoma – Specialist, advocacy