What Is the Roadmap to Climate Sustainability? The Roadmap for Climate Sustainability is the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) programme of measures towards more sustainable and climate responsible operations. The roadmap defines…
In addition to lobbying activities, JYY’s organization also has business operations that manage the real estate and restaurant business worth of tens of millions of euros and owned by JYY’s members, i.e. us, the students.…
Human activities cause more greenhouse gas emissions than nature can sustain, which leads to global warming, followed by global issues. To slow down global warming, every individual and organization must develop their operations so that…
Did you know that in addition to student advocacy, JYY is also engaged in business activities – including owning properties where students live and running Ilokivi restaurant, where students dine daily? JYY is owned by…
At its meeting on 21st April, the Student Union’s Council of Representatives approved JYY’s updated policy paper. The policy paper is opened for consideration by the Council of Representatives every two years, at the beginning…
The Student Union of University of Jyväskylä JYY has revised its policies. Council of Representatives accepted the revised general policy paper in its meeting on Tuesday. The document describes JYY’s stances in several different topics,…
The day to day life of everyone went upside down for the entire spring within a mere week. Many celebrations, trips and internships were cancelled. Some of us have headed to our childhood homes while…
The student movement has sought to introduce a national access plan for higher education to Finnish politics for years now, and a plan has finally been introduced in Rinne’s government programme. The aim is to…
Hi environment representatives of subject and other student associations – the environment competition of JYY’s Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs is here again! The environment competition’s questions are divided into three different multiple choice sections. The…
Education is a theme that comes up constantly when discussing the successes of Finland. Free education improves equal opportunity to advance in life, and it deserves the recognition of being one of the greatest accomplishments…
Students currently face an extremely difficult situation with their subsistence. The study grant and the housing allowance are not enough to cover living costs in university cities. The cuts made during the previous government term…
The prices of student bus tickets will be lowered in the beginning of the year 2019. In 2018 The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) and the Student Union of JAMK University of…