The highest decision-making power in the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) is exercised by the Council of Representatives. The Council of Representatives is elected by the members of the Student Union by proportional election. The term of office of the current Council of Representatives expires on 30 November 2023 and the new … Read more

In the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY), existing tasks have been reformed, and new personnel have been hired to complement the new tasks. Organization and Communication Specialist Esa-Pekka Tuppi has moved to the job position of Community Specialist. Esa-Pekka tells about his new assignment: “I am happy that after communications have moved … Read more

LYY expresses concern about the livelihood of students and opposes the government’s budget proposal to cut housing benefits and freeze the student financial aid index. The combined impact of these proposals on students’ everyday lives and finances is significant. Students are the largest group receiving housing allowance, and the government’s proposal would directly cut 12.5 … Read more

The Council of Representatives of The Student’s Union of University of Lapland (LYY) has decided in their meeting on 12th of September, to nominate Julia Rapo as a presidential candidate for the National Union of University Students for the year 2024.  Julia Rapo Rapo, 24, is a student in the Art Education program and an … Read more

Representative Council Elections of the Student Union of the University of Lapland 2023 The highest decision-making power in the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) is exercised by the Council of Representatives. The Council of Representatives is elected by the members of the Student Union by proportional election. The term of office of … Read more

Equality is one of our core values. LYY is an intersectionally feminist and anti-racist student union that strives for responsibility and sustainability. With this declaration, we want to remind you of our commitment to anti-racism and human rights. We want to tell you how we ourselves operate now and in the future, and what kind … Read more

Annual celebration season is approaching, but you have nothing to wear? Or have you celebrated all your annual parties, and your wardrobe is full of party dresses and suits that you no longer need? Don’t worry! LYY’s Anniversary Flea Market offers you the opportunity to find a new party outfit for yourself and sell your … Read more

Please note that the official administrative language of LYY is Finnish. Thus the working language of the Central Election Committee is also Finnish. The election day of the Representative Council Elections of the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LY)) is on Wednesday 8th of November 2023. And the Central Election Committee must be … Read more