Alone but not lonely?
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…
Blog: The Whole Student Movement Needs to Take Part in Improving the Equity of Access for Higher Education
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…
JYY’s Environment Competition is on!
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…
Blog: SYL Must Continue Speaking Out on Behalf of Free Education
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…
No empty promises – significant increase to the level of study grant needed!
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…
Lower Prices in Local Public Transportation
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…
The Student Movement belongs to its International Members as Well
International students have become a permanent part of the Finnish university community and student culture. According to current understanding, research and the quality of higher education benefit directly from diversity in universities. A sense of…
Excellence and Flexibility in Education is the Solution to Challenges Brought On by the Transformation of Work
The transformation of working life brings substantial challenges for our generation. A single degree may no longer provide all the skills needed over the course of a person’s career. Anticipating changes in working life is…
High-quality competences and multidisciplinary innovations – no degree factories!
The national funding model for universities is rapidly being reformed as part of the implementation of the Vision for Higher Education and Research in 2030. We see potential pitfalls in the model under preparation, particularly…
Dare to Take Care of Yourself: Jaksamisesta, joutilaisuudesta ja joogasta
Soitin viikonloppuna hyvälle ystävälleni Berliiniin. Hänellä on ollut aikamoinen vuosi, hän on väitellyt, saanut tutkijatohtorin pestin ulkomailta, muuttanut, opetellut uutta kieltä ja jättänyt hetkelliset hyvästit rakkaimmilleen. Juttelimme jaksamisesta, ja siitä miten jaksaminen muuttuu syksyisin. Kuinka…
It is the Student Movement’s Responsibility to Defend Free Education
University tuition fees is a subject that comes up now and again in the public discourse concerning the funding of education. Free education is also one of the most important issues for students in next…
Be the student advocate in your own life!
Taking care of students rights is one of the most important tasks of the student union. In JYY, this is done by the advocacy sector, which includes Specialists in Social Affairs, Academic Affairs and International…