Apply to become a member of SYL’s Climate network!
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 to become a member of SYL’s advisory board for development cooperation!
Are you inspired by global development and promoting education internationally? Are you concerned about climate change? Are you a persistent communicator, good at forming networks, or know a lot about funding? Do you want to…
Change in the price of Opinkivi Sauna starting from 1.6.2023
The reservation prices for JYY’s Opinkivi Sauna will increase starting from 1.6.2023. The reason for the increase is that the use and maintenance of the sauna has become more expensive, as the prices of energy…
Have you experienced or observed racist treatment at the University? You can tell us about it in this survey.
The survey will help the University of Jyväskylä and the local Student Union JYY collect thoughts and experiences about racism in the university community. Antiracism at the University requires that we listen to the members…
JYY’s Jenni Suutari elected as member of SYL’s board for 2023
Student Union JYY’s candidate Jenni Suutari has been elected as member of the board of the National union of university students in Finland (SYL) for 2023. The election took place in the General Assembly in…
Students will not stay in the region without employment opportunities – We need more funding for internships!
The student unions of the universities of Eastern Finland, Jyväskylä, Lapland, Oulu, Vaasa and the student union of LUT University demand that the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (TEM) offers more funding to increase…
Announcement: Student meal prices to increase
The maximum price of subsidised higher education student meals increases by 50 cents on 1st of October 2022, due to the increases in the price of food and energy, and the decreased utilization rate during…
JYY names Jenni Suutari as a candidate for the board of SYL for 2023
The student union JYY has decided in a meeting of the representatives’ council on September 22 to name Jenni Suutari as a candidate for the board of SYL (The national union of university students in Finland)…
JYY’s policy paper has been updated
JYY’s representatives council has verified the updated policy paper for 2022. The entire policy paper can be read here (in Finnish), and will also be published in English. The policy paper is updated every two…
Apply for JYY’s Sustainable Development Week’s organizing team
What does responsibility and sustainability mean to you? Are you interested in promoting sustainable development issues in your local community? Join the organizing team for JYY’s (Student union of the University of Jyväskylä) Sustainable Development…
JYY’s new Specialist in Social Affairs is Noora Koskela
Noora Koskela has been selected as JYY’s new Specialist in Social Affairs. Koskela graduated from the University of Jyväskylä in the summer 2022, studying political science as her major. She has previously worked as an…
Soihtu revises the booking terms and conditions for JYY’s reservable party and meeting rooms from 1.8. onwards
Soihtu operates the reservable party and meeting rooms owned by JYY and will review the conditions for bookings from 1st August 2022 onwards. The reservation fees for Opinkivi sauna need to be increased due to…