The new Council of Representatives of the Student Union of the University of Lapland met for the first time today, 1st of December. The council hired the Secretary General and elected the chair and vice chairs. The budget and action plan for the coming year were also confirmed. The Council of Representatives elected Pekka Nikumatti … Read more

I’m experiencing climate anxiety. When there is no snow at Christmas, but at Midsummer is the worst snowstorm of the decade. When I read on the news how to species each other after starting to die out and how the winter does not shine like the sun before. At the same time, however, I myself … Read more

There has been COVID-19 exposure at Half Moon Night Club during Arctic Appro, organized by LYY and ROTKO on 17th of November. Source: koronaturvallinenlappi.fi It is recommended that all Appro participants monitor their own health and seek a COVID-19 test, even if experiencing the slightest of symptoms. More Lisätietoa: Elina Kuula, Chair of the Executive … Read more

LYY’s shirt order has finally arrived! Hoodies and colleges ordered earlier this fall can now be picked up against a receipt from LYY’s Ahkiomaantie office. Pick-up times this week are as follows: Tuesday 23 November 14-15 Wednesday 24 November 14-15 Thursday 25 November 14-15 When you come to pick up your shirt, be prepared to … Read more

Candidates from the Student Union of the University of Lapland, Katariina Henttonen and Elina Kuula, have been elected to the Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) for 2022. The federal meeting held a vote on board members on Saturday night. “I am incredibly happy and grateful for the trust. It … Read more

The City of Rovaniemi offers corona shots for students in the premises of the University of Lapland without an appointment from Tuesday to Thursday 9–11 November. The vaccination station gives first and second shots to all students of the University of Lapland and Lapland UAS regardless of their place of residence. You can get the … Read more

Advance voting in the representative council elections of the Student Union of the University of Lapland has begun. You can vote in the Vakka electoral system on 28th and 29th of October and 1st and 2nd of November from 8AM to 8PM. The actual voting day is November 3rd, when you can vote at the … Read more

The National Union of University Students in Finland’s (SYL’s) Development Cooperation Advisory Board (KENKKU) is a voluntary group of students representing different student unions from Finland. KENKKU is responsible for managing SYL’s development cooperation projects with professionals from the field and participates in advocacy work and fundraising. KENKKU has two teams, the project management team … Read more