JYY compiles a new, common songbook for sitsfests
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä will compile a new songbook for the autumn semester 2023. The songbook will be available in spring 2024 and is free of charge for JYY members. The…
Nominate a teacher for the Good Teacher 2024 award!
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä has the yearly honour of choosing JYU’s Good Teacher. The award, which is donated by the University Foundation, is given out at JYU’s anniversary next spring. It…
JYY’s Representatives’ Council Election Has 133 Candidates
JYY’s Representatives’ Council election has a total of 133 candidates. There are nine electoral alliances in the election. The period of standing as a candidate concluded on Monday October 2nd and the Central Election Committee…
Weak and neglectful Finland – Government slams the door in the face of international students
JYY is very concerned about the well-being of international students, their future prospects and the sustainability of the Finnish economy in the light of the data presented in the Specialists in Finland report. The report…
JYY supports the students occupying the University of Jyväskylä regarding their objectives on students’ livelihood, mental health services and free education
JYY supports the students occupying the University of Jyväskylä with regards to their objectives on students’ livelihood, mental health services and free education. The occupation has been organized by the students independently and JYY is…
JYY’s survey reveals that students are heavily reliant on city services – cuts inevitably affect students.
A survey conducted by the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) shows that students regularly use services provided by the city of Jyväskylä. The survey also highlights that affordable service fees are a…
JYY’s New Substitute for the Executive Director is Teemu Vasama
JYY’s Representatives’ Council has selected Teemu Vasama as the substitute for the Executive Director. The decision was made in the Council’s meeting on September 13th. Vasama started orientation for the role on September 18th and…
JYY nominates Jenni Suutari for President of the National Union of University Students in Finland
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…
Structural discrimination to be removed from the Equality Act
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 Substitute Specialist in International Affairs is Saara Silvennoinen
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…
JYY’s New Specialist in Social Affairs is Karri Kekkonen
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…
JYY: The government programme does not address the long-term issues of higher education policy or students’ well-being
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…