The Council of Representatives of the Student Union of Tampere University met for an autumn general meeting on 18 November. In the autumn general meeting, the Council decided on next year’s Action Plan and Budget, among other things. Today, on 19 November, the newly elected Council met in a constitutive meeting, where it elected, among other things, the Board and Chairs of the Council for 2026.
Council autumn meeting 18 November
Next year’s Action Plan focuses especially on preparations for the parliamentary elections and TREY’s next strategy period. In addition, next year’s Action Plan will focus on strengthening the Student Union’s and associations’ communication cooperation, completing some major projects in the association sector, and strengthening democracy in our university community. The approved budget supports and provides a framework for the implementation of the operations. The Student Union membership fee for the academic year 2026–2027 is 65 euros for degree students and 35 euros for doctoral students, so the membership fee will stay the same. The budget for 2026 is 61 900 euros in deficit. Next year, the Student Union’s financial adjustment needs will be examined and possible financial cuts will be brought to the Council to decide on.
The Council elected some committees subordinate to the Council, as well. Aino Närhi, Vili Olkkonen, Sara Palin, Tami Nordström (deputy member Olavi Latukka), staff members Teemu Juutilainen and Ilona Taubert, as well as Secretary General Adam Zeidan, were elected to the Strategy Committee. Additionally, a representative from the Board 2026 will be a member of the Strategy Committee. Sanni Tyynismaa, Aurora Kuusisto, Roope Salento, Hanna Nykopp and Jerry Kyllästinen were elected to Visiiri’s Editorial Board. A Board 2026 representative will join the Editorial Board, as well.
Council constitutive meeting 19 November
Today, at its constitutive meeting, the Council elected its new Chairs, the members of committees subordinate to the Council, the Chair of the Student Union and the Board for the coming year. Alex Siira (Vihreä lista) was elected as the Chair of the Council of Representatives, Aurora Kuusisto (Kontakti) as First Vice Chair and Jan Windia (Kyltyrböndet) as Second Vice Chair.
One member from each council group was selected into the Administrative Committee, and the Council elected Saga Porjo (Vihreä lista) as its Chair.
After a vote, Ville Porkka, Mea Vähä-Jaakkola, Erja Ronkainen, Niko Kangasniemi, Lauri Ahlqvist, Topias Anttila, Eetu Hukkanen, Rolands Jansons and Ella Mylly were elected into the Financial Affairs Committee. Mikko Jaskari (Kontakti) was elected as its chair.
Saana Hytönen, Helena Ukkola, Mika Pajala, Siiri Vähäsöyrinki, Ina Lehtola, Noora Hakulinen and Eero Vehka-aho were elected into the Honorary Committee. Aleksi Niemi was elected as its chair.
Sixth year energy engineering student Tami Nordström (Kahden Tähden Teekkarit), who has a long history of association activity and has served as TREY’s Board member in charge of association affairs this year, was elected as the Chair of the Board for 2026.
“Thank you very much for placing your trust in me! I look forward to the upcoming work and cooperation with the new Board and the new Council!”, rejoices the newly elected Chair Tami after the election.
The Board members elected for 2026 are Kuura Ahola (Luuppi_Puolue), Maiju Heikkilä (Pro Kasvatustieteilijät), Hiski Hämäläinen (Kahden Tähden Teekkarit), Ele Rantasalmi (TREY:n Demariopiskelijat), Sumu Sirén (Brothers and Sisters of Alpha-Chemistry), Eino Suni (Kahden Tähden Teekkarit), Eero Tammivuori (International Representatives Group), Rudi Valtonen (Tampereen yliopiston vihreä vasemmisto) and Silja Volanen.
Congrats to all elected and a warm thank you to all candidates! Additionally, thank you to this year’s Council for the work you have done!