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

LYY’s Service Point at the F-wing is open Monday to Tuesday, from 12 PM to 2 PM. You can for example buy new overall-badges at the Service Point! LYY’s Office will be open again by reservation. To set up a visit, please contact us via lyy(a)lyy.fi or +358 44 787 5670. You can always visit … 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

The University of Lapland celebrates its sixth Conferment of Degrees 13.-18.5.2024. The Conferment of Degrees is an event where master’s degrees, doctor’s degrees, and honorary doctorates are awarded to the participants. Student heralds play a significant role in the proceedings of this academic event. Their task is to support the participants and to provide other … Read more

LYY Board decided that September 1 onwards the physical student card will cost 15 €. The price increase is due to the increase in the cost of individualizing the cards and the overall estimate of the costs related to the card. The physical student card is ordered through the Kide.app application. The card is delivered … Read more

The student union of the University of Lapland rewards a student achievement each year. The achievement can be any kind of accomplishment made by one person or a group. The achievement should be something that has positively or meaningfully affected student life in Rovaniemi. The Student achievement will be rewarded at the student union’s annual … Read more