The Representative Council Confirmation of the Executive Board’s program for 2026 At its meeting on 2/2026, the Representative Council discussed the confirmation of the Executive Board’s program. The Executive Board’s program describes as a document how the Executive Board intends to promote the objectives set out in the Action Plan and Strategy during the year. … Read more
Upcoming Events 17.2. – Students‘ shrove (Laskiainen) Preparations for Laskiainen are well underway, and you’ll soon be hearing more about it! Keep an eye on LYY’s social media channels for updates. 27.2. – Anniversary Celebration of the University of Lapland The traditional anniversary celebration of the University of Lapland will be held on Friday, 27 February at 13:00 in the Fellman Hall. During the celebration, awards will be presented, including Alumnus of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and Student Group of the Year. Registration via this link by 17 February. Advocacy 21.1. Meeting with MP Olga Oinas-Panuma We met with Centre Party MP Olga Oinas-Panuma, Chair of the Rovaniemi City Board Susanna Viitala, and Chair … Read more
The Representative Council of the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) has elected its new Chair and Vice-chairs and the Student Union’s Executive Board for 2026 at its meeting on 1 December 2025. Miikka Keränen from the TAO list has been elected Chair of the Representative Council. Keränen studies Fashion and Textile Design … Read more
The Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) has approved its new strategy for 2025–2027. The updated guidelines emphasize community, impact, and sustainable operations. The strategy aims to offer students the most enjoyable and meaningful years of their studies, build a community where everyone is welcome as they are, and strengthen local advocacy in … Read more
The Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) has appointed two new harassment contact persons: Karoliina Ahvenainen (kahvenai@ulapland.fi) and Tove Hammarström (thammars@ulapland.fi). They begin their duties in December and are available to students regarding any issues related to harassment, bullying, discrimination, or other conflicts. The previously used harassment email address hairinta@lyy.fi will remain active. … Read more
Would you like to influence student affairs? Interested in working on issues that truly matter — both locally and nationally? If your answer is yes, then the LYY Board is the place for you! The Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) is looking for enthusiastic new members to join its Board — to develop activities, improve student wellbeing, and strengthen our community. You’ll be supported by our professional and inspiring staff, who make collaboration easy and ensure that goals are achieved together. You don’t need to be an expert on LYY matters — you’ll receive a thorough orientation and a fantastic team to work with! The Board holds LYY’s highest executive power and is responsible for the Student Union’s day-to day operations. Apart from LYY membership, there are no formal requirements, but good teamwork skills, resilience under pressure, and a motivated attitude toward learning and doing are valuable assets. A year on the Board offers a unique vantage point into the student community and social advocacy. The experience develops your skills in communication, decision-making, event coordination, advocacy, and building partnerships. Board members get familiar with the university’s administration, current issues in student organizations, accessibility, the position of international students, as well as tutoring and event coordination. The Chair of the Board is elected separately, and the rest of the Board will assign portfolios at the beginning of the term. The position is not full-time, but it requires commitment and time management skills. Balancing studies, work, and Board duties is important — and the Board continuously develops ways to support wellbeing and prioritization. According to LYY’s medium-term financial plan approved by the Representative Council, the compensation levels in 2026 will remain the same as in 2025: Chair of the Board: €9,600 (paid in 12 installments) Vice Chair: €5,500 (paid in 10 installments) Board Member: €4,000 (paid in 10 installments) During the summer, activities slow down as staff take their holidays, but Board responsibility covers the entire year and may include summer meetings or discussions. It is recommended to spend both the spring and autumn semesters in Rovaniemi. A year on LYY’s Board is a unique opportunity to learn, build networks, and make a real impact — an experience that will benefit you long into the future. … Read more
The Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) has completed its Representative Council elections, and the results promise an interesting new term in student politics. The voter turnout dropped sharply by 14,3 percentage units from the previous elections, landing at 22.6%, with 1,013 students casting their votes. “Voting activity was highest on the first day of advance voting and on the election day itself. The drop in turnout can be interpreted in many ways, and it’s likely the result of several factors,” says Juuso Kurokallio, Chair of the Central Election Committee. Kurokallio adds that the committee will not speculate further on the turnout decline. “I’m eager to see how much the newly elected council will achieve and what kinds of changes LYY will experience over the next two years. Major decisions and reforms are on the horizon right from the start of this council term. Congratulations once again to all those elected,” he continues. Once again, Artikla came out on top, securing 272 votes and maintaining its position as the strongest group in the council. However, despite a broad candidate base, the law students’ list lost two seats compared to the previous term. Mariel Tähtivaara from Artikla was one of the election’s top vote-getters with 40 votes. In second place was the TAO-lista, which received 225 votes and further strengthened its position. Representing art students, the list brought several new faces to the council, alongside experienced members continuing their involvement in student politics. Miikka Keränen (37 votes) emerged as … Read more
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
