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…
Jyväskylä deserves affordable long-distance transportation connections that correspond to the size of the city
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…
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…
Erroneously shared representatives council documents have been removed from JYY’s website
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…
YTHS needs more funding!
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
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 Board and Chairpersons for 2023 Have Been Elected
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…
Nominate a teacher for the Good Teacher award!
Good Teacher 2023! 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…
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…