Apply for JYY’s Board and Presidency for 2026
Apply to become the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä’s (JYY) President, Vice President, Chair of the Board or Member of the Board for 2026! Apply for the positions of trust by Monday 10…
JYY nominates Habibur Rahman for the SYL board
JYY is nominating Habibur Rahman for the SYL board for 2026. The decision was made in the Representative Council’s meeting on September 17th, 2025. “I’m applying for the SYL Board 2026 to bring the voice…
OLL Board Call for Candidates for the Year 2026
Each year, national student organizations select elected representatives to advocate for and advance students’ interests. JYY is a member of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) and participates in influencing both the organization’s policies and…
JYY’s new communications intern is Arttu Mäenpää
Arttu Mäenpää has started as the new communications intern of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä. The internship is for three months, until mid-November. Mäenpää is a fifth-year student of political science at…
Apply to become a candidate for the SYL Board or President for 2026
Each year, national student organizations appoint trusted representatives to advocate for students’ interests. JYY (the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä) is a member of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL)…
Student Unions: University Community Must Stand Up Against Open University Degrees!
In its mid-term policy review session between 22 and 23 April 2025, the Finnish Government decided to give open universities the authority to grant degrees. This would be a huge revolution in Finnish higher education…
Statement: Education level will not rise with cuts
Petteri Orpo’s government has decided to make cuts to higher education, which is eroding the basis for future prosperity. The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä considers the way the government is trying to…
Statement: Students must be taken into account in public transport decision-making
Public transport fares must remain student-friendly in Jyväskylä. JYY’s survey on urban services conducted in 2023 showed that more than 57% of respondents would significantly reduce or stop using public transport altogether if the student-priced…
Statement: The accessibility of Jyväskylä’s recreational services must be ensured in the next council term
The opportunity to engage in physical activity and hobbies is an essential part of well-being, both for physical and mental health. In the face of the increasingly difficult financial situation of students, the importance of…
JYY and JAMKO: Cooperation with student organisations is an essential part of the successful formation of a higher education group
The City of Jyväskylä and the University of Jyväskylä will launch a study to explore the changes in the ownership base of the Jamk University of Applied Sciences when the City Council decided to approve…
Jyväskylä Must Stop the Brain Drain and Become Finland’s Innovation Hub
Jyväskylä, the Athens of Finland, is a city of lakes, culture, and exceptional natural beauty—one of the best places to live in the country. Yet, we face a pressing crisis: a brain drain that threatens…