The faculties of education, arts, and social sciences, the Appeals Board, and the Board of the University of Lapland’s Teacher Training School are included in the supplementary call for applications.
We are aware of amendments to the composition of the council effective January 1, 2027. The selection committee has also decided to expand the University of Lapland’s council.
Student representatives in university administration are appointed by the Students’ Union to serve on the university’s governing bodies. In addition to representing themselves, they represent the entire Students’ Union. Any university student may apply through the open application process. Student representatives are full members of their respective bodies and have a genuine opportunity to influence the future of education and research at the university. Applicants are expected to commit to serving for the entire term of office.
Applications for the University of Lapland Student Representative Positions for 2026 are submitted through this form. The application period is currently open and closes on 1 October at 12:00 noon. If you are applying to more than one institution, please fill out the form again for each position. Late applications will not be considered. Selections will be made by the Representative Council during the autumn based on a proposal from the Selection Committee. If you wish to apply for more than one position, you must submit a separate application form for each position.
The scoring criteria used by the Selection Committee can be found here.
For positions currently open, the term of office begins next year.
Faculty Councils
Each faculty (Education, Law, Art and Design, and Social Sciences) has a Faculty Council. A Faculty Council consists of 9 to 12 members and an equal number of deputy members. Professors, other staff members, and students are represented on the council. Faculty Councils are responsible for strategic planning within the faculty and preparing proposals for the faculty budget. The Councils makes proposals to the University Board on student intake numbers for academic disciplines.
More information can be found on the website of the respective faculty.
University Council of Lapland:
The University Council decides, among other things, on the number of Members of the Executive Board and their terms of office, and elects members who are not part of the Executive Board. It also approves the financial statements and the annual report, meaning it holds the highest decision-making authority at the university. It consists of 24 members, each of whom has a personal alternate. Eight of the members represent professors, eight represent other faculty members, researchers, and other staff, and eight represent students. The University Council meets at least once per academic term. A joint meeting of the University Council and the Executive Board is held annually.
The term of office for student members of the University Council is two years; the term for those selected through this supplementary call for applications will last until the end of the year, December 31, 2027.
Sixteen student representatives are being sought for the Council, of whom eight will serve as regular members and eight as alternates.
Appeals Board
The Appeals Board handles matters concerning loss of study rights and assessment of completed studies. The board recognizes prior learning and competencies acquired elsewhere. The Board consists of a Chair, a Vice Chair, four additional members, and an equal number of deputy members.
Th Appeals Board’s chair must be a professor from the Faculty of Law and vice-chair must also be a professor. In addition, there are two members and deputy members or teaching staff and students.
The student representatives serve a two-year term (1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028). The Board seeks two full student members and two deputy student members.
University of Lapland Teacher Training School Board
The Board consists of a Chair, nine additional members, and their personal deputy members. The Faculty of Education is represented by The Dean (with the Vice-Dean as deputy), a representative appointed by the Faculty Council and one class teacher education student and their deputy.
The Board’s responsibilities include monitoring, developing, and supporting educational activities. It is also supporting research, experimentation, and development work. They facilitate teacher education and continuing education and promote cooperation between the Faculty of Education and the Teacher Training School. Also, the board promotes cooperation and communication between the school and municipal education authorities.
The Board also reviews the budget and performance agreement and the annual report. They confirm the curriculum, distribution of teaching hours, school rules, and annual work plan and decide on working periods and holiday schedules.
The term of office is one year (1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027).
The Board seeks two student representatives, one full member and one deputy member.
Please note: In accordance with the Teacher Training School regulations, only students of class teacher education are eligible to apply.
Further Information
Krista Ulkuniemi
Adviser of Social and Educational Affairs