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What is the Student Union?

What is the Student Union?. University law 40§: All university students, having been accepted as higher or lower degree students belong to the student union. The purpose of the Student Union is to be an umbrella for its members. Furthering societal, social, and spiritual aspects.

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What is the Student Union?

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  1. What is the Student Union? • University law 40§: • All university students, having been accepted as higher or lower degree students belong to the student union. • The purpose of the Student Union is to be an umbrella for its members. • Furthering societal, social, and spiritual aspects. • Furthering aspects related to studies. • Furthering the position and role of students in society. • The Student Union is self-determining

  2. Many friends from many lands • International affairs • Events and support for exchange students through the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) • International co-operation • Pursuing an active role in the current position of international exchange and degree students

  3. Exchange and degree programmes • ” The freedom of science, the arts and higher education is guaranteed.” (Article 16. Finland’s Constitution 2000) • Equality, • Quality of education • Quality of life International Students

  4. Quality of Life • Sociopolitical affairs • Student Welfare, income, and domiciling • Association for University Student Health Care (YTHS) • Student meals • Equality • Lobbying (e.g. student grants)

  5. Ease in Studying • Educational political affairs • Student representatives in the university administration • Development of teaching • A student perspective to the ”nobs” • Supporting quality in education

  6. Cleaner Environment • Environmental affairs • Bicycle repair and organic food clubs • Trips into nature, dumps, and power plants • Guides for a nature friendly and frugal way of living • Theme days and campaigns

  7. Fun and Parties • Cultural Affairs • Vulcanalia 11 Sep 2007 • ANNOS 48 22 Feb 2008 • Cultural passport for new students • Lecture art and poetry • Cheaper prices to the city’s cultural events

  8. Let’s do it to together • Organizations • 37 guilds and subject specific organizations • 38 hobby groups • Advice and training for organizations • Funding for projects • Lobbying for NGOs

  9. Information • Student newspaper, Oulun Ylioppilaslehti • Bimonthly update about the Student Union • Further information: www.oyy.fi

  10. Contact Us! • Address: Mannenkatu 1 A, 90100 OULU • Phone: +358 8 311 3176 • Email: toimisto@oyy.fi • Student body and secreteriat contact details can be found at: www.oyy.fi

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