Information about the student union election 2021
The announcement (in Swedish “kungörelse”) and information about the student union election 2021 has now been published. Below you can find all information about the student union election, e.g. forms, important dates to keep track of and information about how to candidate and vote in the election. The election will take place on the 3rd of November 2021. However, there will be an electronic voting in advance between 28.10 and 1.11 (see below for more dates).
About the student union election 2021
As a member of the student union Novium, you have the right to vote in the union election, and you may also candidate for a post in the council. You vote for the candidates that will become a member of the council for the calendar year 2022. The council is the student union's highest decision-making body. 15 members are elected to the council.
Do you have any experiences, skills or ideas that could take Novium to the next level? Or are you a driven person that wants to work for the good of all Novias’ students? Then maybe you should consider running in the union election.
I want to candidate in the union election
Congratulation on your important decision! In addition to meeting new people and developing the student union Novium, you will also gain many new experiences during the year.
You will gain insights into how a non-profit organization works, how decisions are made, how an organization are managed with business plans, budgets and various strategy documents. Experiences that will be to your advantage in your future working life.
You will also gain insights into the policy of higher education, and be able to have an impact on your own as well as and other students' conditions and rights at Novia.
And it looks good on your CV! It gives a strong message to potential employers – you are a driven person who takes your studies and working life seriously.
Note! To run in the union election, the membership fee must be paid before 18/10 and you must belong to an election association. If you are not familiar with Swedish, ask a friend or Noviums staff to translate the attached announcement and forms. If you have any questions, please contact novium@novia.fi
How to candidate?
Fill in the form "Candidate form" (in Swedish) and send it to Novium's Secretary General joanna.forss@novia.fi and she will forward the form to the representative of the election association. There are two electoral associations that you can choose between - LSK and the Åbo valförening. The representative signs the form and submits it.
Remember to pay the membership fee today 18/10, otherwise you can not candidate or vote in the election.
Make your voice heard!
Together we are strong. Together, we can drive change and improve the study conditions for all students at Novia. By voting in the union election, you can have an impact on your own as well as other students' future. Make your voice heard - vote for the candidate that you believe in.
Forms
Form for the formation of electoral unions
Dates to keep track of
13.10 Last day to pay your membership fee to be able to vote and candidate in the union election
13.10 Last day to register an electoral association or electoral union (The registration period for the student union election has been extended to October, 18)
20.10 The candidate lists are published
28.10-1.11 Electronic voting in advance
3.11 Election day! Voting takes place on Novia's campuses at 11.00-13.00
Vaasa: W33 aula
Pietarsaari: The aula
Turku: Henriksgatan aula/Aboa Mare aula
Raasepori: Novium’s office