How do companies take the climate, the environment and human rights into consideration in their activities? Do stores offer responsibly produced clothing? How about laptops or phones? These are the questions to which we are trying to find answers in autumn 2021, as theme weeks or events for sustainable development related to responsible consumption are … Read more
LYY’s Central Election committee has approved candidates from six (6) different electoral associations: TAO-lista, Neliapila, Kokoomus, Vihertävät, Artikla and YTK:n Superlista. In total there are 76 candidates in this election. “It is great that we have both electoral associations that have their background in student associations and also others with a political background. The Council of … Read more
The Student Union of the University of Lapland is organizing futsal and floorball leagues to students of our university and the Lapland University of Applied Sciences. The participation fee for a team is 100eur/league. Floorball games are held at Jokiväylä 9 Sports Hall on mondays and tuedays from8pm to 10pm. Futsal games are played in … Read more
The highest decision-making power in the Student Union of the University of Lapland 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 the current Council of Representatives expires on 30 November 2021 and the new … Read more
The Student Union of the University of Lapland has decided not to organize the Semester start (3.9.) and the Freshmen party (8.9.). The reason for the cancellation is the continued acceleration phase in Rovaniemi. The events are not held for health reasons but the cancellation has also been affected by restaurant restrictions in the area. … Read more
LYY’s student guide 2022 is now out! In the student guide you can find all the information you need about student life in Lapland. The guide includes information about LYY, studies and all kinds of student activities! Find your copy of the guide from our office or at our service point in the F-wing!
During the spring and summer there have been several recruitments for staff in the student union. At its meeting on March 24th, 2021, the Council of Representetives of the Student Union of the University of Lapland elected Inka Komonen and Lotta Lautala as the new Editors of the Student magazine. At its meeting on April … Read more
When moving to a new town, the first and certainly most important thing is to find a new apartment for yourself. Fortunately, there is the Domus Arctica Foundation, or DAS, in Rovaniemi, which offers students affordable homes in excellent locations. You can apply for housing from DAS if you study in Rovaniemi, in a post-primary … Read more
LYY produced a survey for students regarding the teaching and well-being during the Corona pandemic as well as views on the future of higher education. The survey was open between 12.5-27.5.2021 and it received 266 answers in total. The students who responded to the survey hope improvements in terms of information, clarity and planning of … Read more