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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…