LYY Board decided to dismiss one employee and presented the dismissal of the editor-in-chief of the Lapin ylioppilaslehti to the Representative Council. In addition, the Board decided on temporary reductions in working hours. The budget approved last year by LYY’s Council of Representatives included personnel expense savings of €50,000, for which a specific decision has … Read more

The Student Union of the University of Lapland celebrated it’s 43rd year at October. At the Annual Ball the University of Lapland donated 10 000 € for the activities supporting students’ wellness. – I withdraw the amount from the budget allocated to the rector’s work. As far as possible, each of us should prioritize resources for … Read more

The student union of the university of Lapland rewards every year one Student achievement. The achievement can be any kind of accomplishment made by one person or a group, which has affected positively or meaningfully way to the student life. The Student achievement will be rewarded at the student union’s annual ball on 8th of … Read more

Every year at the annual ball the student union rewards people with badges of merit, who have been taking part in the student union’s activities in a commendable way. Again this year, the members of the student union can suggest people, who deserve the student union’s badge of merit. If you know a person, who … Read more

On Monday 5th of September 2022 was held the opening ceremony of the academic year 22-23 at university of Lapland’s Fellmann hall. There were string music by the Korundi quartet and speeches by the rector of the university Antti Syväjärvi and Permanent Secretary Anita Lehikoinen, Ministry of Education and Culture. The chair of the executive … Read more

In the autumn of 2021, the University of Lapland switched to using the student register system Peppi. Due to database change, student status information has not been transferred to the Frank application. Therefore, LYY had to terminate the contract with Frank on 1st of February, 2022. You can get your virtual student card from Pivo … Read more

The Council of Representatives of the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) had its 4th meeting on 19th of May. At the meeting they decided that LYY is a vegan Student Union from now on. LYY is now committed to providing only plant-based food at its events, such as internal meetings and gatherings, … Read more

Recruitment for international tutors is now open. International tutors are recruited for academic year 2022-2023 to guide the new exchange and international degree students to their new university, studies, student life and Rovaniemi. Tutors will get 250€ payment and are entitled to two (2) study credits. LYY and the international office of Uni. Lapland will … Read more

The popular hoodies and college of the University of Lapland Student Union have come on sale! Get yours from the online store. You can choose delivery to the F-wing service point or mailed to the nearest pick-up point. The online store is open for two weeks, after which the shirts will be shipped for pickup. … Read more