Iltakoulu (literally translated Nightschool) is the student association for the students of Political Science and International Relations in University of Tampere. Iltakoulu’s main purpose is to represent the interests of its members in academic affairs as well as to provide a number of various activities for people to enjoy. As a student association we are one of the most active ones considering our relatively small size on the university’s general scale.

Events organized by Iltakoulu include parties, game evenings, sport and culture events, excursions and sauna nights, just to name a few. Like other student associations, Iltakoulu can also influence the curriculum and report any problems, suggestions and wishes to the staff of our department if need be. Also, through various work-related and informational events, Iltakoulu aims to improve the job market competency of its members. All in all, Iltakoulu is a community to which everyone is welcome.

International students are more than welcome to attend the multitude of events that Iltakoulu organizes throughout the year! If you have any questions regarding our organization, events and activities, feel free to contact the board members, we will gladly help.

More information about Iltakoulu for exchange students

More information about student associations in the University of Tampere

Want to give feedback or make a wish for future events?

Our anonymous feedback form is always open for any comments and suggestions. You can leave your feedback here, and the board will go through all the feedback left on the form.

The harassment form

If you experience or witness any harassment, you can fill out the harassment form here.

Board members of Iltakoulu in 2026

Chair

Veera Vikman
puheenjohtaja[at]iltakoulu.org

Vice chair & Board member responsible for academic affairs

Valtteri Koivukoski
koulutuspolitiikka[at]iltakoulu.org

Secretary 

Kiia Keskitalo
sihteeri[at]iltakoulu.org

Treasurer

Santeri Lehtiniemi
rahastonhoitaja[at]iltakoulu.org

Board member responsible for communication and social welfare affairs

Veera Härmälä
tiedotus[at]iltakoulu.org

Board member responsible for events and accessibility

Johannes Simelius
tapahtumat[at]iltakoulu.org

Board member responsible for events and accessibility

Aino Hyvarinen
tapahtumat[at]iltakoulu.org

Board member responsible for culture and environmental affairs

Tomi Pitman
kulttuuri[at]iltakoulu.org

Board member responsible for sports and welfare

Hilma Koskinen
liikunta[at]iltakoulu.org

Board member responsible for tutoring and equality

Safija Gaballa
tutorointi[at]iltakoulu.org

International organizer, board member responsible for international affairs & development cooperation

Aurora Tommiska
international[at]iltakoulu.org

Board member responsible for working life affairs and alumni connections

Kaisa Korkalainen
alumni[at]iltakoulu.org

Board member responsible for fund-raising & business relationships

Heini Kukila
yhteistyo[at]iltakoulu.org

Board member responsible for projects 

Kaisa Korpi
projekti[at]tuni.fi