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

We have heard the wishes of our members, and we are now renewing LYY’s hoodies, sweatshirts and t-shirts! That’s why we’re opening a competition to find new design for the LYY shirts!  LYY’s logo or logomark should appear on the shirts. The design must also include the logo, the logomark or the logotype of the … Read more

Are you interested in working on the Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL)? Here you can find all the information you need for applying and becoming LYY’s candidate. The Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) for 2023 will be elected at the General Assembly on … 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

Are you concerned about climate change? Do you want to put some of your knowledge to the use of the rest of the world? We are looking for people with lots of ideas who are committed and motivated to join SYL’s Climate Network. The National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) represents 15 member … 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

The Executive Board of the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) has decided to open project grants for free application. Project grants can be awarded for a total of 2000 €. With the grants, LYY strives to develop Lapland’s student culture and promote the well-being of students. Project grants can be applied for … Read more

We have decided to extend the search for international tutors by a couple of weeks. Were you unsure of sending an application or were you too late? No need to worry! Now is your opportunity to have an impact on the student life experience of upcoming exchange students. Fill out this application form.

The Executive Board of the Student Union of the University of Lapland has opened the application for LYY’s operating grant. Applications must be submitted at the latest at 8.3.2022 1.00 PM. Late applications will not be taken into consideration! According to the Student Union’s annual budget 2022 a total of around € 5,000 in operating … Read more