Upcoming Events
- 30.09.2025, 17:00–19:00 – Tulevaisuuden tekijät tahtovat Lappiin
Student! Are you interested in learning about the opportunities Lapland has to offer and its growing role in business and industry? Would you like to help shape the future of Lapland? Join us for this free event on 30.09.2025 at 17:00 in rooms A177 & A178 at the University of Lapland. Registration: via the Lapland Chamber of Commerce Linktree or directly here. - 01.10.2025, 18:00–22:00 – Interdisciplinary Fresher Sits
Pack your bag for the Freshman Sitsit! The Interdisciplinary Freshman Sitsit will be held on 01.10.2025 in the main lobby. Grab your pencil case, put your hair in pigtails, and join us at the biggest sitsit event of the autumn! Tickets available on Kide.app. - 4.10.2025, 18:00–22:00 – LYY’s 46th Annual Ball
Welcome to LYY’s 46th Annual Celebration on 04.10.2025! This year’s theme is the magical summer of Lapland. The celebration will be held at the Arctic SnowHotel.
Advocacy
- Housing Survey
LYY conducted a student housing survey from 09.09.–21.09.2025. We received a total of 702 responses – thank you to everyone who participated! Read more about the survey from LYY’s website. - Higher Education Vision 2040
The Advocacy Sector responded to the Ministry of Education and Culture’s consultation on the Higher Education Vision 2040 project. In the survey, stakeholders share their thoughts on the future and state of higher education in the 2040s. LYY emphasized the importance of financial investment in education, comprehensive study guidance, and academic freedom. - Commenting on Rovaniemi’s City Strategy
LYY will provide comments on the City of Rovaniemi’s strategy by the end of September. LYY acts as the voice of students and ensures that student perspectives are heard in the city’s decision-making. - Rovaniemi Forum
The Chair and Treasurer of the LYY Board attended the Rovaniemi Forum to discuss current topics with city officials and decision-makers. LYY representatives highlighted especially the need for zoning and construction of student housing. - Meetings with Municipal Council Groups
LYY met with the Green Party and National Coalition Party council groups. We discussed solutions to the student housing shortage as well as internships and public transport in Rovaniemi.
Past Events
- 01.09.2025 – Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2025–2026 at the University of Lapland
The University of Lapland held its traditional opening ceremony on 01.09.2025. LYY’s Chair Mariel gave a speech emphasizing the importance of the student community and collaborative learning, as well as the everyday challenges students face—especially the housing shortage in Rovaniemi. In her speech, she demanded concrete action from both the city and the university to safeguard student wellbeing and the future. - 02.09.2025 – Quest for Lyra
LYYrajahti was organized on 02.09.2025 in cooperation with the student associations of the University of Lapland. LYY thanks all participants and student associations for their excellent collaboration! - 17.09.2025 – Annual Celebration Flea Market
The Annual Celebration Flea Market was held on 17.09.2025 in the university’s main lobby. Thank you to everyone who joined us! - Faculty Fresher Events
LYY took part in the faculties’ Freshman Events by hosting checkpoints. Many thanks to the student associations for the invitation!
Other News
- 18.–19.09.2025 – LYY at the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) Autumn Seminar
LYY representatives and staff traveled to Lahti for SYL’s Autumn Seminar. The program included training for board members and topical expert sessions. Candidates for the SYL Board 2026 were also presented. LYY will not nominate a candidate this year. - New Archival Intern at LYYVilja-Maria Mutka began her internship at LYY in September. She says: “My work started in mid-September, and during the first weeks I have had the chance to explore LYY’s 46-year history through the archives. My main tasks include organizing both physical and digital archives, as well as their digitization and documentation. The work has been very rewarding. While going through the archives, I noticed that even decades ago people were already thinking about how to organize a fun, joint Vappu celebration for all student associations. Working in this role is a reminder that although times change, the essence of student life remains much the same.”
- Selection of Delegation for SYL’s General Assembly
LYY’s Representative Council has chosen the delegation for the General Assembly of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL). The full members are Roope Rantala, Topi Mattila, Sara Sorri, Henriikka Aho, and Jiska Näppä. Deputy members are Eetu Markkanen and Joel Liukkonen. At the General Assembly, the SYL Board for 2026 will be elected. The two-day assembly will also decide on the budget and action plan for the coming year, SYL’s strategy, amendments to policy papers, and changes to the statutes.
