Jyväskylä, the Athens of Finland, is a city of lakes, culture, and exceptional natural beauty—one of the best places to live in the country. Yet, we face a pressing crisis: a brain drain that threatens…
The application period for SYL’s climate network is open! Do you care about climate change? Do you have a burning desire to change the world? Would you like to help SYL and the student unions…
Apply to become a member of SYL’s development cooperation advisory board! The National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) is looking for creative and motivated people to join its Development Cooperation Advisory Board (KENKKU).…
In Jyväskylä, almost one in three residents is a student. There are about 45,000 students in Jyväskylä, of which approximately 23,000 are university students. The proportion of students in Jyväskylä’s population is the highest in…
Many students have to rely on the healthcare services provided by the wellbeing services county, either instead of FSHS or to supplement its services. According to the latest Finnish Student Health and Wellbeing Survey (KOTT),…
Emilia Lakka has been selected as the substitute for JYY’s International Affairs Specialist. The substitute position will last until November 13, 2026. Previously, Lakka served as a member of JYY’s board in 2016, responsible for…
An international student dreaming of a Finnish degree will face increasing costs in the future. The financial requirements for students will be tightened by several hundred euros per month. Simultaneously, application fees for international students…
JYY’s candidate Heli Ylikoski has been elected as a member of the board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) for 2025. The election took place in SYL’s general assembly at the…
The original application period for JYY’s 2025 positions of trust ended on November 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Applications were received as follows: President of the Student Union (one position): two applications Vice President of…
JYY has published the first version of a digital sitsfest book called JYYPOS! You can download the sitsbook from this link. The purpose of the sitsfest book is to help facilitate the organisation of interdisciplinary sitsfests and…
Update 18 November: The application period was extended until Friday 22 November at 16:00 for the following positions: Vice President of the Student Union and Board Member. The applications are submitted using the same Webropol…