Application open for SYL’s climate network until the 26th of March!
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…
Apply by the 26th of March to become a member of SYL’s advisory board for development cooperation!
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…
The proposed fee for applying for an extension is another slap in the face for students
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…
JYY is looking for a new organizer for Jyrock
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) is looking for a new organizer for the indoor festival Jyrock starting from 2026. JYY’s Council of Reprensentatives decided in its meeting on February 22nd 2024…
“Go to work”… Unless you are an international student
According to the Finnish government, international students from outside the EU and EEA are undermining the economy of higher education institutions by circumventing their tuition fee obligation by going to work and thereby obtaining a…
JYY’s Chairpersons and Board for 2024 have been chosen
The Representatives’ Council elected the chairpersons and board for 2024 in its meeting on December 5th. The new Chairperson of the Student Union is Hilma Hintikka and Vice Chairperson is Siiri Kettunen. “I thank the…
Ilokivi lunch restaurant joins Semma Oy
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä JYY sells its Ilokivi lunch restaurant business to Semma Oy by decision of the Council of Representatives of the Student Union JYY. The operations of the Ilokivi…
Jylkkäri’s new Editor in Chief is Henri Häkkinen
Henri Häkkinen has been selected as the new Editor in Chief of the student newspaper Jylkkäri. The representatives’ council made the decision in its meeting on November 23rd, 2023 based on the recruitment team’s proposal.…
Application period to become a JYY board member or chairperson is now open
You can now apply to become a board member, chairperson, vice chairperson or chair of the board of the Student Union JYY for 2024. Apply for the positions by Novemer 27th 2023 at 4 pm…
Turnout in JYY’s Election was 20,48% – The The Green Left of the University of Jyväskylä became the biggest group
The turnout of JYY’s Representatives’ Council election decreased from the previous election in 2021 by about five percentage points. In the electronic election, 41 members of the Representatives’ Council were elected for the term 2024-2025.…
JYY demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The news of the civilians killed in Gaza has shocked us all. In the Gaza Strip, the death toll has already risen to almost 10,000 civilians, including almost 5,000 children. We at JYY join the…
Nominate a teacher for the Good Teacher 2024 award!
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä has the yearly honour of choosing JYU’s Good Teacher. The award, which is donated by the University Foundation, is given out at JYU’s anniversary next spring. It…