Every year the Student Union of the Laurea University of Applied Sciences Laureamko searches Student Representatives to represent student voices in different decision bodies inside of Laurea.
Student Representatives are searched for the following Groups
- Working life steering group of Beauty and Cosmetics (1 representative)
- Working life steering group of Physiotherapy (1 representative)
- Working life steering group of Public Health Nursing (2 representatives)
- Working life steering group of Rehabilitation Counseling (2 representatives)
- Working life steering group of Social Services in Criminal Correction (2 representatives)
- Working life steering group of Safety, Security and risk management (1 representatives)
- Laurea Examining Board (1 Deputy Representative)
What do the Steering groups do?
In the Working-llife steering groups, students can share their own experiences and those of their peers, as well as feedback on their degree programs. Next year, the focus will be on reforming the curriculum, among other things. In addition, student representatives will have the opportunity to hear the views of working life representatives on the development of degrees.
What does the Laurea Examining Board do?
The Board of Examiners deals with requests for corrections relating to the assessment of academic performance. For the purposes of this assessment, academic performance means course/project performance, thesis, internship and approved performance. Section 19 of the Universities of Applied Sciences Act regulates the establishment, membership and role of the Board of Examiners. The Board of Examiners is responsible for reviewing applications for the correction of academic records.
Acting as a student representative
Applicants are required to commit to communicating with the student union and participating in student representative training. Student representatives are expected to be active in gathering and utilizing opportunities to bring student feedback to the forefront. It is considered an advantage if the applicant is able to commit to the group’s activities for the entire calendar year. Membership in the student union is also considered an advantage. We hope that applicants have a genuine interest in the group’s topic and are motivated to take on the task. The names and email addresses of those selected will be published on the Laureamko website.
You can apply for credits for the skills you have acquired, which you can include in your degree as elective courses or complete as so-called extra-curricular studies. You can read more about credits for active participation, how to apply for them, and the requirements on our website. Learning and development are supported by the training courses offered by Laureamko, which provide additional content for the portfolio required to apply for credits.
This is how you can apply to be a student representative
Working life steering groups:
The application process is ongoing from January 7, 2026, with student representative positions being filled as suitable applicants are found. Applications are approved or rejected every other week at student union board meetings. You will be notified of the confirmation of your selection no later than the week following the board meeting. Student representatives are selected for the current calendar year, 2026.
Examining Board:
Applications are open until the next Representative Council meeting. Student representatives will be selected and confirmed at the Laureamko Representative Council meeting on February 4, 2026 (preliminary), and confirmation of selection will be received no later than week 8. The student representative to the Examining Board will be selected for the current calendar year 2026.
Student Representatives will be elected for the calendar year 2026. You can apply to be a Student Representative via this form. On the form you can fill up your information and tell about your interest to be a representative and your possible previous experience from similar positions. You do not need previous experience, because we will do a hand-over and train Student Representatives throughout the year.
More information:
Jenna Rautionaho
Advocacy and lobbing Specialist
jenna.rautionaho(at)laureamko.fi
0442877152