TAMK Parvi and partners’ services

Parvi offers support services, peer support and encounters to all TAMK students.

Parvi provides various small group activities and events to support the students' study ability and wellbeing. Parvi workshops are available both on campus and online. Don't fly solo – join Parvi!

Find out more about Parvi support services, events and activities in the Parvi calendar!

More about TAMK Parvi

• Parvi room is located on Main Campus, Service Street, B1-24
• You can find the Parvi calendar here (Google-calendar)
• Some of the activies are organised remotely or in hybrid format, please check event details by clicking on the event title in the calendar!
• Parvi also provides regular visits from external parties offering support services for students (more info, see Parvi's calendar.)
• Remember to follow @tamkparvi on Instagram!

Small group activity/peer support for studying

• Sparris study skills workshops
• Get Stuff Done! -study sessions
• Parvi Boost Study sessions open to everyone, where you can promote your own studies.
  • MondayBoost Mon 9-10.30
  • MathBoost Tue 14-15.30 (Come and do math, chemistry and physics assignments together with a special needs teacher)
  • ThursdayBoost Thu 12-13.30

Parvi study courses

• Finding Balance in Student Life (3 cr)
  This online study course is open non-stop and you can complete it in your own schedule.

Other guidance and counselling services on studying and wellbeing at TAMK:

• Special needs teacher, wellbeing advisors, student counsellors, and TAMK pastor are available for private appointments. 

_{Parvi functions for S2 students}

• Puhutaan suomea -ryhmä 
  • Learn to Speak Finnish. This group you don´t need to know much. You will practise speaking together in a relaxed atmosphere. 
  • Registration opens on autumn 2026.
• Friend activities / Kaveriaktiviteetit

  • pre-registration needed. Registation opens on June 2026.

     

Leisure time activities

• Kamula - a popular meeting place & small group activities for students!
• SportUni sports consultation
• You can find events and culture in Tampere by downloading Tampere.Finland app (free)

Our collaborators' services to support your studies and wellbeing

• FSHS groups and virtual courses
• International House Tampere - a single service point for supporting internationals with living, working, studying, and connecting with local employers
• Ohjaamo - information on employment, education and everyday life for everyone under the age 30!

Crisis and online services! 

• Nyyti's chat
• Valoa chatroom
• Osviitta Crisis Center book appointment in advance
• Crisis Helpline, call +358 9 2525 0113
• Crisis Services for Youth provides counselling, book your phone appointment
• Professional mental health helpline, call +358 203 91920

Any questions regarding to Parvi's activities? Feel free to contact:

parvi.tamk [at] tuni.fi (parvi[dot]tamk[at]tuni[dot]fi)