Content about "student"

Henkilökuvassa Aalto-yliopiston dekaani Jouko Lampinen.
Diversity creates better technology
If you want to change the world, you should get involved in developing technology. “It is the most effective way of doing things,” says Jouko Lampinen, dean of Aalto University. For this reason, it is essential who designs and implements technology. Hannu Kauppinen from QMill and Johanna Forsman from Murata also speak in favour of diversity.
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Keywords:
student, gender equality, tech, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/diversity-creates-better-technology

Opiskelijoita istumassa ulkona portaikossa, kesän vihreitä lehtiä etualalla.
Summer job opportunities have been declining for years – TEK appeals to employers: “Let’s work together and make next summer better than the last”
The number of students in the field of technology who were left without a summer job last year was twice that of the summer of 2023. TEK is urging employers in the technology industry to have the courage to employ young people. TEK also offers them an opportunity to advertise their summer jobs in the TEKrekry LinkedIn group, which is moderated by TEK, free of charge. “Let’s work together and make next summer better than the last,” encourages TEK’s Labour Market Director Teemu Hankamäki.
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Keywords:
summer job, student, student research, TEK, influencing, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/summer-job-opportunities-have-been-declining-for-years-tek-appeals-to-employers-lets-work-together-and-make-next-summer-better-than-the-last

Opiskelijoita ulkona.
Student, here are your representatives at TEK in 2026
Student representatives or “hallopeds” have been selected for 2026. They ensure that students’ voices are heard in TEK’s decision-making. See which bodies students are part of and who represents you this year!
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Keywords:
student, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/student-here-are-your-representatives-at-tek-in-2026

TEK's Ida Parkkinen and Owain Hopeaketo.
International students’ financial burdens require urgent action
"International students are the backbone of our future technology industry – we all have a duty to do more to support their financial security," write TEK's Owain Hopeaketo and Ida Parkkinen.
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Keywords:
internationality, student, student research, university, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/international-students-financial-burdens-require-urgent-action

Opiskelija täyttää kalenteriaan kuulokkeet päässään.
Join the KOKO unemployment fund during your studies
While you are studying, are you doing any work for which you earn at least €465 per month? If so, it is worth joining the KOKO unemployment fund.
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Keywords:
student, unemployment fund

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/join-the-koko-unemployment-fund-during-your-studies

Lähikuvassa nuoren ihmisen kädet kirjoittamassa tietokoneella.
TEK's Workbook helps students with summer job applications
For example, the Workbook website has an application wizard exercise to help you draft your job application.
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Keywords:
summer job, student, Workbook

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-workbook-helps-students-with-summer-job-applications

Jäynäkilpailujen voittajajoukkue
Otaniemi team crowned Teekkari Pranksters of the Year
The winning jäynä tackled a timely question: How does our ability to concentrate vary across different settings?
News article
Keywords:
student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/otaniemi-team-crowned-teekkari-pranksters-of-the-year

TEKin tykit ryhmäkuvassa.
Student liaisons are like TEK’s antennae
TEK’s student liaisons, known as opiskelijayhdyshenkilöt or tykit in Finnish, support local student cultures and encourage new students to become members of TEK. They know what is happening on campuses now and in the future.
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Keywords:
student, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/student-liaisons-are-like-teks-antennae

Sekavan hallituksen jäseniä.
LGBTQ+ friends across campus boundaries
Tampere-based Sekava ry offers a community and peer support for LGBTQ+ students – and a reason for homebodies to go out and meet people.
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Keywords:
LHBTIQ+, student, Tampere University

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/lgbtq-friends-across-campus-boundaries

A tired student, a cup of coffee and homework.
Blog: Did I zone out again?
This narrative explores the challenges faced by international students in Finland. For the sake of this story, let’s imagine a busy university student named Nara. She is trying to listen to a professor in a crowded lecture hall.
Blog post
Keywords:
student, wellbeing, column

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-did-i-zone-out-again