What Is HYAL
HYAL is not connected to a political party, nor is it tied to a single student group or faculty, rather HYAL is an electoral group committed to supporting all student organisations. Our priority is making sure that all the organisations – that so many students are a member of – get the support they need.
Why join HYAL
If you want to support a group that aims to be a bridge between the Student Union and the over 250 student organisations that exist in our University Community, HYAL could be the right place for you. Around the table at HYAL are a wide range of voices of many political colours, always making for a creative, critical, and productive set of discussions and policies. Aside from the day-to-day politics of the group, HYAL is also a wonderful place to develop skills you might not get to in your regular studies, meet people from all across the University, and make some contacts that could last you a lifetime.
Can International Students Join?
Yes! If you’re a student, you can join regardless of your background. HYAL has had international students involved in the group over the years, once even as a Deputy Chair of the group! We can’t promise everything will always be in English, but this is because we welcome everyone to share their thoughts and views in the language they feel most comfortable in. This said, we’re a huge community that’s always there to offer support, ad-hoc translations, and make opportunities as inclusive as possible.
How do I join?
If you know someone already involved, reach out and ask for some more information (we’re a friendly bunch). If not, sending an email to hallitus(at)hyal.fi is a good place to start and on matters about the elections Chief electoral officer sophie.nyyssonen(at)helsinki.fi. We really look forward to having you on board!