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Hobbies and clubsSonia Nuri has started as the new communications intern for the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä. The internship will last for three months. Nuri studies business and general education at the University of Jyväskylä. She has prior experience in communications and marketing, including work at Ilokivi Venue and within a student association. – I’m really looking forward to everything this…
Minea Nirhamo is JYY’s new substitute specialist in academic affairs. Nirhamo has started in the role on February 16th and will work in the role until January 22nd 2027. Nirhamo has studied to be a teacher in the University of Jyväskylä. She graduated as Master of Education in January 2026. Previously Nirhamo has worked as…
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) started advocacy work for a better traineeship system in the spring of 2025. The goal was for the city of Jyväskylä to start using a Trainee-program…
Apply to become the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä’s (JYY) President, Vice President, Chair of the Board or Member of the Board for 2026! Apply for the positions of trust by Monday 10…