The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) nominates Jenni Suutari for President of the National Union of University Students (SYL) in Finland for 2024. JYY’s Representatives’ Council nominated Suutari in its meeting on…
The law on equality between women and men should be updated to reflect modern values of equal treatment. The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) is recruiting student representatives of the administration to…
JYY’s new Specialist in International Affairs is Saara Silvennoinen. Silvennoinen started in her role on August 21st and will continue until June 14th, 2024. Silvennoinen has studied communications in the University of Jyväsylä and will…
Karri Kekkonen has been selected as JYY’s new Specialist in Social Affairs. Kekkonen started in the position on July 18th. Kekkonen has a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences and has previously worked in the office…
The government led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party) was appointed before the Midsummer, and as a result of the government negotiations, the government program titled ‘Strong and Committed Finland’ was published. The…
University of Jyväskylä and the local Student Union JYY conducted a survey about racism in the university community at the end of March. The aim of the survey was to gain information about experiences of…
On April 25th, the city of Jyväskylä published a list of potential areas for adaptation as part of the city’s required economic adjustment of over 40 million euros. The list compiled by a consulting company…
On March 27, Keskisuomalainen reported that every sixth long-distance train was delayed last year. According to Keskisuomalainen, the delays are particularly concentrated on the Karelian and Tampere-Jyväskylä railway sections. The delay problem on Jyväskylä’s railway…
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…