Apply for SYL committees!
The Development Cooperation Advisory Board (KENKKU) manages development projects with a development cooperation policy expert and a member of the SYL Board. SYL has an ongoing development cooperation project in Ethiopia that focuses on supporting higher education students with disabilities. The term of office starts in August 2025 and ends in July 2026. The Advisory Board meets about once a month, excluding the summer months.
The Climate Network is a group of student union actors and students who write blog posts on SYL’s website, represent SYL at various campaigns and events, participate in various rounds of opinions as an advisory body, and devise and develop climate impact for SYL and student unions. The term of office begins in August 2025 and ends in July 2026. The climate network meets about once a month, excluding the summer months.
‘In SYL’s Climate Network, I’ve had the opportunity to develop the student movement’s climate work, participate in interesting events, network with both fellow students and specialists, and learn how to influence at a national level. I highly recommend applying to SYL committees if you’re interested in sustainable development!’ – Wilma Branders, Vice Chair of SYL Climate Network 2025–2026
Apply to become AYY’s representative by submitting a motivation letter to Advocacy and Communications Manager responsible for sustainable development (sonja.naalisvaara@ayy.fi) no later than Wednesday, 2 Apr 2025. The AYY Board selects the three most suitable candidates for each position and forwards their applications to SYL by 7 April. The SYL Board will select a maximum of 15 members for each body from the candidates of the student unions.
For further information on KENKKU and the Climate Network, please contact Advocacy and Communications Manager (sonja.naalisvaara@ayy.fi)and refer to the links provided below.
KENKKU’s call for applications: https://syl.fi/hae-sylin-kehitysyhteistyoneuvottelukunnan-jaseneksi-2025/
Climate Network’s call for applications: https://syl.fi/haku-sylin-ilmastoverkostoon-on-auki-2025/
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