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…
Due to data protection reasons, JYY has removed attachment files containing some personal or confidential information from its website. The removed attachment files were documents of the representatives’ council. Most of the attachments were public…
The stats about students’ mental health and wellbeing are not good. A recent study found that one out of every three university students is feeling mentally burdened, dealing with symptoms of anxiety or depression, or…
JYY’s office has new opening hours. Starting March 6th, we will be open on weekdays at 11 am – 1 pm. The earlier opening time makes it easier to visit the office during lunchtime, and…
JYY’s Representatives Council has elected the student union’s new board and chairpersons for 2023 in its meeting on December 8th 2022. Arttu Laaksonen was elected as the chairperson of the student union and Loviisa Hurme…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…