By students, for students
We are an organization built ideally by students to ensure quality in education. Our structure is held up by different pillars that have important roles for our work. Read about them below!
We are an organisation built ideally by students that do everything in their power so you, as a student can have the best time possible while studying at BTH. Our structure is held up by different pillars that have important roles for our work. Read about them below!
Members
Affect the student union boards work
You, as a member can before any Student Union Council submit motions on things you deem important that can change within the student union. That can by anything from new documents, policies or even an escape hatchet!
Develop the student union
You, as a member can develop our union by sitting in one of our organs. We have boards that work with education development, technology, sports and much more! No matter your interests there is definitely something for you!
Council
The council board is the student union's highest decision-making authority. The council consists of 21 member that the union members have chosen, three of these seats are specially conditional for students at campus Karlshamn.
The council meets twice per semester and follows a relatively fixed schedule with what points to treat when. The council is the decision-making unit that has the all-inclusive power and responsibility for the student union
The council decides about the organisations combined business plan, budget and control document. Furthermore the council decides all internal and external representatives. Section boards, the student union board and student representatives.
The council is guided by the Spokesperson or meeting chairperson!
The council board is the student union's highest decision-making authority. The council consists of 21 member that the union members have chosen, three of these seats are specially conditional for students at campus Karlshamn.
The council meets twice per semester and follows a relatively fixed schedule with what points to treat when. The council is the decision-making unit that has the all-inclusive power and responsibility for the student union
The council decides about the organisations combined business plan, budget and control document. Furthermore the council decides all internal and external representatives. Section boards, the student union board and student representatives.
The council is guided by the Spokesperson or meeting chairperson!
Spokesperson
Victor Arvidsson
talman@bthstudent.se
As a spokesperson, i make sure the summons and meeting points come out in time. I act as the meetings spokesperson and make sure they student union council meetings are handled correctly and moves forward.
Members in the student union council 2020/2021
General positions
1. Morris Andersson
2. Love Andrén
3. Vera Björk
4. Mira Bärudde
5. Oscar Cederlund
6. Kalle Engblom
7. Matilda Höglund
8. Johan Nilsson
9. Johannes Nordborg
10. Theodor Qvarlander
11. Rebecca Redin Niwong
12. Moa Romé
13. Carl Rubin
14. Sofia Starck
15. Embla Svahnberg
16. Vakant
17. Vakant
18. Vakant
19. Vacant
20. Vacant
21. Vacant
General positions
1. Karolin Andersson
2. Love Andrén
3. Mollie Bates
4. Viktor Degerlund
5. Christoffer Eriksson
6. Tove Freed
7. Fanny Hagenfeldt
8. Matilda Höglund
9. Christian Löf
10.Valdemar Mansfeld
11. Tim Martinsson
12. Johannes Nordborg
13. Julia Olsson
14. Theodore Reangpusri
15. Rebecca Redin Niwong
16. Izabella Silferberg
17. My Skog
18. Jessica Vuong
19. Theodor Wallér
20. Yohannes Zemichael
21. Vacant
Union's board
Under the student union council, we have the student union board. They act as the highest responsible body.
Under the student union council, we have the student union board. They act as the highest responsible body.
The student union board is led by the chairman and vice chairman, they have the highest responsibility of the organization. The rest of the board are volunteer students.
Read more below.
President
Christopher Hellryd
The strategic leadership
I have the overall responsibility for the organization I also have the responsibility to make sure that different tasks are done and within time. I overlook and coordinate the work of the student union board.
I am also the student unions face outwards. I also have the responsibility for the contact with Blekinge Institute of Technology's management and acts as the student representative for the Board of Governors.
Vice president
Linus Holmström
The operational leadership
I work close to the chairman och take over their work if needed. I work as a ombudsperson which means I help students that have an issue with their education. I work closely with our education associations and act as their contact person.
This is a very social - and justice focused role so don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about student rights and duty.
Vice president
Carl Brinck
The logistic leadership
I work close to the chairman och take over their work if needed.
I hold the responsibility for external- and corporate relations, memberships witin the Union, social media and is one of project managers over BAM and The Campus Festival.
I also work close with the sections and act as their contact.
Secretary
Rasmus Andersen
I document the student union board's work. I'm responsible for protocols during the student union board meetings and also see so they get adjusted and uploaded to our website.
I'm also responsible for documenting during the student union council meetings.
Utbildnings-koordinator
Victor Arvidsson
As education coordinator it's my job to coordinate the student influence on BSU. I do this by having good communication with our education associations and support them in their tasks, and through creating a forum for idea exchange between the associations. I also have a supporting role with the presidium with the national effect work through SFS(Swedens United Student Unions), SamS (Cooperating students) and SKS (Student Unions South).
Expeditionary manager
Amelia Fasth
I have the responsibility for the student unions cafe. I make sure there are wares to sell by ordering and looking over what we should sell in the cafe.
I also educate workers to keep the cafe open. I am also responsible for developing the work environments our two offices.
Evenemangs- koordinator
Malin Ekman och Vilma Sandberg
As an event coordinator we are responsible for the planning of the student unions many events and the coordination between bodies for bigger events.
We are also responsible for the student union's own events like, for example; kick-off for our volunteers, the union's members breakfast and much more.
Board member
Sofia Gimholt
As a board member I don't have any responsablities over a specific area. I posses knowledge over all area of responsabilites within the board and help when it's needed.
President
Christopher Hellryd
The strategic leadership
I have the overall responsibility for the organization I also have the responsibility to make sure that different tasks are done and within time. I overlook and coordinate the work of the student union board.
I am also the student unions face outwards. I also have the responsibility for the contact with Blekinge Institute of Technology's management and acts as the student representative for the Board of Governors.
Vice president
Linus Holmström
The operational leadership
I work close to the chairman och take over their work if needed. I work as a ombudsperson which means I help students that have an issue with their education. I work closely with our education associations and act as their contact person.
This is a very social - and justice focused role so don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about student rights and duty.
Vice president
Carl Brinck
The logistic leadership
I work close to the chairman och take over their work if needed.
I hold the responsibility for external- and corporate relations, memberships witin the Union, social media and is one of project managers over BAM and The Campus Festival.
I also work close with the sections and act as their contact.
Secretary
Rasmus Andersen
I document the student union board's work. I'm responsible for protocols during the student union board meetings and also see so they get adjusted and uploaded to our website.
I'm also responsible for documenting during the student union council meetings.
Event coordinator
Malin Ekman
As an event coordinator we are responsible for the planning of the student unions many events and the coordination between bodies for bigger events.
We are also responsible for the student union's own events like, for example; kick-off for our volunteers, the union's members breakfast and much more.
Event coordinator
Vilma Sandberg
As an event coordinator we are responsible for the planning of the student unions many events and the coordination between bodies for bigger events.
We are also responsible for the student union's own events like, for example; kick-off for our volunteers, the union's members breakfast and much more.
Education coordinator
Victor Arvidsson
Som utbildningskoordinator har jag ansvar för att samordna studentinflytandet på BSK. Detta gör jag genom att ha god kontakt med våra utbildningsföreningar och stötta dem i sitt arbete, samt genom att skapa forum för idéutbyte mellan föreningarna. Jag har även en stöttande roll till presidiet inom det nationella påverkansarbetet genom SFS (Sveriges Förenade Studentkårer), SamS (Samverkande studenter) och SKS (Studentkårer Syd).
Expeditionary manager
Amelia Fasth
I have the responsibility for the student unions cafe. I make sure there are wares to sell by ordering and looking over what we should sell in the cafe.
I also educate workers to keep the cafe open. I am also responsible for developing the work environments our two offices.
Board member
Sofia Gimholt
As a board member I don't have any responsablities over a specific area. I posses knowledge over all area of responsabilites within the board and help when it's needed.
Sections
Our sections manage the social part of your student life. They make sure that there are events past school time to enrich your time as a student. Our sections are run voluntarily by students that want student life on Blekinge Institute of Technology to be great for everyone. Read more about the different sections and what they do on the page sections.
Education associations
Education associations are responsible for the development of programs and courses. These associations are run voluntarily by students that want the best in education here on Blekinge Institute of Technology. A list of the different education associations and who they represent can be found on the page education associations.