Student reps

in a nutshell

There is a large group of student representatives – reps or hallopeds for short –  in Laureamko. Their mission is to make students’ voices heard in all levels of Laurea UAS. Be it the Campus Restaurant Committee or Board of Directors, it can be sure that we are there.

Any Laurea student can apply as student representative.

Student representation in Laurea

There are several working groups in Laurea UAS. Most of the groups have student representation. Some working gropus focus on a single degree pogramme and others influence whole Laurea.

By taking part in planning and development work the students have a chance to influence in the development of their own education and study environment and also ensuring the quality of the studies.

The sooner matters can be influenced in, the easier it is to get your own message through.

Depending on the working group the student reps are chosen by the council of representatives or the board of the student union. The student rep positions that are open for every student to apply can be found on Laureamko’s webpage and often times also on the student intra Link.

Descriptions of Student Representative positions

Statutory bodies

Laurea Board of Directors

As a representative of the university’s Board of Directors, they participate in the work of the university’s most influential body, making decisions that affect Laurea as a whole and all students. The Board decides on the strategy, the main financial objectives, the operating and financial plan, the budget, elects and dismisses the Rector and approves the Board of Governors. The Board has nine members and meets about once a month. In addition to the student representatives, the Board of Directors is made up of representatives of the staff and the owners of Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu Oy.

Student representative 2024-2025:

Veikka Putkisaari, [email protected]

Laurea Examining Board

Laurea-level development groups

Management Team of Laurea

Executive Team of Education

Steering Group of Teaching and Guiding

Steering Group of Student Health and Wellbeing

Development group of Online studies

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Development group of Master's degree

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Suvi Torikka, [email protected]

Bachelors’ degree Development Groups

Student Representative of Beauty and Cosmetics

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Valtteri Luonsinen, [email protected]
Armi Pasanen, [email protected]

Student Representative of Business Management

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Marko Hiljainen, [email protected]

Student Representative of Hospitality Management and Service Design

​Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Amira Oubajja, [email protected]
Janina Saaristo, [email protected]

Student Representative of Information Technology

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Niko Salonen, [email protected]

Student Representative of Nursing

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Taina Virolainen, [email protected]
Tomi Järvinen, [email protected]

Student Representative of Physiotherapy

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

​Student representatives of 2023:

Student Representative of Public Health Nursing

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives:

Emmi Ylönen, [email protected]

Student Representative of Rehabilitation counseling

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Student Representative of Safety, Security and Risk Management

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Elisa Tirkkonen, [email protected]
Marko Hiljainen, [email protected]

Student Representative of Social Services

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Kajal Panahi, [email protected]

Student Representative of Social Services in Criminal Correction

Student representatives participate in the Degree Development Group and the Work Life Steering Group. The role of the development group is to ensure the quality delivery and development of the qualification. The group ensures the appropriate allocation of resources at Laurea level and develops the provision of continuous learning. The group uses student feedback, information on progress, the number of graduates and employment, among other things, in its work.

The role of the Work Life Steering Group is to anticipate changes in the labour market and ensure that the content of the degrees meets the needs of the work life. To support its work, the group uses, among other things, student and feedback from relevant parties.

Student representatives of 2023:

Sanni Koivuluoma, [email protected]
Viivi Nyberg, [email protected]