Application period is now open for advocacy positions for doctoral researchers!

At the University of Oulu’s administration, students are represented by student representatives known as “hallopeds.” A halloped serves as the voice of the students in decision-making. There are over a hundred hallopeds at the University of Oulu, and they influence all aspects of university administration, from the Board of Directors to the degree program committees. 

The Student Union of the University of Oulu recruits student members for the two-year term 2027–2028. The application period is November 9–22, 2026. 

The following positions are currently open (member + deputy member):

– University of Oulu Graduate School Management group + the chair and vice chair of DRS (2+0)

– Cooperation Management group (1+1)

– Doctoral Education Committee of Technology and Natural Sciences (2+0)

– Doctoral Education Committee of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (2+0)

– Doctoral Education Committee of Health and Biosciences (2+0)

– Doctoral Education Committee for Human Sciences (2+0)

Of the bodies currently seeking members, only doctoral researchers are eligible for the Doctoral School Steering Group and the Doctoral Training Committees, whereas undergraduate students may also be selected for the Steering Group for Collaborative Relations. For the Doctoral Education Committees, one can only be selected for the committee corresponding to one’s own field.

The doctoral researcher’s section works under OYY. The chair and vice chair of DRS are the members of the UniOGS Management Group. DRS chairs are paid a compensation per meeting. The task of the UniOGS Management Group is to support the director of UniOGS in leading and developing doctoral training and implementing the strategy of the University.

The decisions of the Committees have a significant impact in the lives of doctoral researchers. The Doctoral Training Committees direct, develop and evaluate the activities of the doctoral degree programs in the specific fields of the Committee. The Committees e.g. assess admission applications, doctoral training plans and final PhD theses. Additionally, the Committees are also responsible for organizing field-specific doctoral training. The Committees gather approximately once a month.

The Cooperation Management Group supports the Vice Rector for Cooperation in their leadership duties. Its responsibilities include managing the university’s relationships with the higher education sector, research institutes, and companies — both nationally and internationally. In addition to the Vice Rector for Cooperation, the group includes faculty deans, student representatives, and directors from various university units.

How to apply

Apply by November 22 via this link below:

https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/7942043496F252C7 

The selection will be based on:

• the Act on Equality between Men and Women (the applicant’s gender)
• the applicant’s degree program
• motivation for the position
• previous experience in similar roles

For more information, send us an email to help@oyy.fi