Each year, national student organizations appoint trusted representatives to advocate for students’ interests. JYY (the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä) is a member of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL)…
In its mid-term policy review session between 22 and 23 April 2025, the Finnish Government decided to give open universities the authority to grant degrees. This would be a huge revolution in Finnish higher education…
Petteri Orpo’s government has decided to make cuts to higher education, which is eroding the basis for future prosperity. The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä considers the way the government is trying to…
Public transport fares must remain student-friendly in Jyväskylä. JYY’s survey on urban services conducted in 2023 showed that more than 57% of respondents would significantly reduce or stop using public transport altogether if the student-priced…
The opportunity to engage in physical activity and hobbies is an essential part of well-being, both for physical and mental health. In the face of the increasingly difficult financial situation of students, the importance of…
The City of Jyväskylä and the University of Jyväskylä will launch a study to explore the changes in the ownership base of the Jamk University of Applied Sciences when the City Council decided to approve…
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),…