University of Tartu STUDENT UNION
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WHAT IS UTSU?
The aim of UTSU or The University of Tartu Student Union is to stand for the interests of students and support them in defending their rights. The Union comprises more than 140 students from each institute and faculty, work is coordinated by the Union´s Board and Office. Our joint goal is to make the university better – moving towards this objective, we have built a community that brings together enthusiasts and allows us to actually create change together!
WHAT DO WE DO?
Each day at UTSU is different – sometimes we just hold meetings, sometimes we solve students´ issues and sometimes we develop our team by spending time together. In the 2019/2020 academic year, we have five work groups and focal points: quality of studies, PhD students´ rights, international students´ rights, development of the Union and mental well-being. Our representatives are always present at institute and faculty council meetings, Senate sessions and university committees – shortly put, we make sure your opinion is loud and clear in all bodies whose decisions affect your studies.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE?
Do you feel like learning and teaching at the university could be improved? Through the Union, everyone can contribute to these processes. Firstly, you can get involved by joining our amazing Student Union family. The spring elections seem too far away? You can also contact your institute or faculty representatives and see if you can help out. Finally – keep up to date with what we do via Facebook, Instagram or our webpage. We promise you will have a chance to chime in!