The 2025 Representative Council elections of the Student Union of the University of Lapland are here! Advance voting begins today, November 3, 2025, and ends on November 5, 2025. The official election day is November 6, 2025. During both the advance voting days and the official election day, voting is open from 8:00 to 18:00., … Read more
The Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) is seeking suitable student to serve as harassment contact person. Harassment contact persons are members of the student community whom students can contact if they experience bullying, harassment, or discrimination. They can also be contacted if a student feels that the principles outlined in the student … Read more
As you may already know, once again we are having Representative Council (RepCo) elections this autumn. You might be wondering what RepCo does do, of whom does it consists of and why you should be active & interested on the elections. On this post, we will open the topic a little bit so we can … Read more
Student representatives in administration are appointed by the student union to serve on various university bodies. They represent not only themselves but the entire student union. Any student at the university can apply to become a student representative through an open application process. These representatives are full members of their respective bodies and influence the … Read more
Students from the University of Lapland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences responded to a survey on the housing situation in Rovaniemi. The survey received a total of 702 responses, of which 28% came from first-year students. Among the respondents were 676 were degree students, and 26 exchange students. The aim of the survey was … Read more
The representative council elections are approaching, and the student union is accepting election documents until October 7. Are you considering running as a candidate, but don’t have a suitable list or are unsure about your voting rights? We’ve gathered a few important things to keep in mind before filling out the documents! WHO IS ELIGIBLE … Read more
Due to the difficult housing situation in Rovaniemi, temporary accommodation for students will be extended until the end of November. Temporary housing will be available from August 11 to November 30, 2025. Accommodation is booked at LYY’s office on Ahkiomaantie, where you will also receive the key and pay the accommodation fee. The key must … Read more
