Update 18 November: The application period was extended until Friday 22 November at 16:00 for the following positions: Vice President of the Student Union and Board Member. The applications are submitted using the same Webropol…
Nuutti Ruotsalainen has been recruited as the substitute for JYY’s Specialist in Social Affairs. The JYY board made the decision in its meeting on October 24th, 2024. Ruotsalainen’s substitution begins in February 2025 and lasts…
Erin Käki started as JYY’s new translation intern on 9th of September. The length of the internship is three months. In 2024, Käki graduated with a master’s degree from the multidisciplinary English language expert programme.…
The Student Union JYY has decided in its representatives’ council meeting on Wednesday August 28th to name Heli Ylikoski as a candidate for the board of the national union of university students in Finland (SYL)…
Teemu Vasama has been named JYY’s new Executive Director. The Representatives’ Council made the decision in its meeting on August 28th. Vasama has worked as the substitute Executive Director since September 2023. Before that, he…
Every year students are chosen for positions of trust in our national student organisations to represent and advocate for students. JYY is a member of both SYL and OLL, and therefore takes part in their…
On Wednesday 24.4.2024 JYY organized the Vappukuulutus! -event at the Harju tower. The intention was to play the Vappukuulutus! -song composed by student Veikka Holma from the Harju tower. However, due to technical difficulties the…
Adequate and stable income for students is the basis for their wellbeing and ability to study, so the Student Union JYY considers the changes to the general housing allowance that will come into effect on…
JYY’s new Specialist in Academic Affairs is Ira Vainikainen. Vainikainen started as a substitute for the Specialist in Academic Affairs in autumn 2023 and will now continue in the position. Previously, Vainikainen has been JYY’s…
Are you concerned about climate change? Do you want to put some of your knowledge to use for the rest of the world? We are looking for people with lots of ideas who are committed…
We are looking for people with lots of ideas and motivation to join the Advisory Board for Development Cooperation (KENKKU) of SYL. The National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) represents 14 member organisations…
Orpo’s government is proposing a fee of 50 euros for university students applying for an extension to complete their studies. The government’s goal is to raise the level of education in Finland, but at the…