Student card app Slice has landed in Rovaniemi!

LYY has begun a partnership with Slice, the provider of a free student card app. As a member of LYY, you are entitled to a digital Slice student card, which you can use to redeem thousands of valuable student benefits across Finland by Finland’s largest student benefit service. The activation site is slice.fi/lyy. After becoming … Read more

LYY News – October 2026

Upcoming events  Arctic Appro Arctic Appro is coming to Rovaniemi, for the twelfth time on November 6th! Get your degree pass for a single or double exam on kide.app!   Meet the Board -cáfe The Executive Board will be available to meet in the Lovisa lounge on November 12th between 12.00 and 14.00. Come chat with us and … Read more

Equality and Non-Discrimination Survey 2026

What does an equal and safe university community look like from the students’ perspective? The Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) aims to build a vibrant, respected and equal community where every student can feel safe and where students’ overall wellbeing is supported. We recognise that structural racism, discrimination, bullying, harassment and other … Read more

LYY News – September 2026

Upcoming events  October 3. LYY’s 47th Annual Ball @Hotel Pohjanhovi  Next week, we will celebrate our beloved student union’s 47-year journey as an advocate for students. This year, the celebration will take place at Hotel Pohjanhovi, right on the banks of the Kemijoki River, next to the iconic Jätkänkynttilä Bridge!  So, get your finest evening … Read more

Additional Call for Student Representatives in University Administration for 2026 

The faculties of education, arts, and social sciences, the Appeals Board, and the Board of the University of Lapland’s Teacher Training School are included in the supplementary call for applications.   We are aware of amendments to the composition of the council effective January 1, 2027. The selection committee has also decided to expand the … Read more

LYY issued a statement on Rovaniemi’s tourism program and the proposed legislation on the tourism tax

LYY’s mission is also to influence the social status of students both locally and nationally, as well as to be a more influential social actor. The growth of tourism in Rovaniemi has created opportunities, such as the chance to work alongside one’s studies. However, it has also created problems that affect students’ ability to find … Read more

LYY Gives Blood!

On 22 September 2026, LYY is organising a blood donation event at the University of Lapland in cooperation with the Finnish Red Cross! Blood donations will take place in rooms F2059 and F2060 from 11:00 to 15:00. Check whether you are eligible to donate here. Remember to mention your student organisation when you donate to … Read more