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Northern Finland Program: Just Regional Politics or a Long-Awaited Enabler?

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The Northern Finland Program, prepared under the leadership of the Finnish government and published in early February, is an assessment of how to fully utilize the region’s potential. The program is designed primarily from the perspective of economic growth, regional vitality, investment acceleration, skills development, and labor availability. Additionally, it considers the perspective of young … Read more

The University is Renovating the Lovisa Facilities

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The University of Lapland will renovate the former Meidän Lovisa lunch café space during the on going year. The café space, which is widely used by students, will be redesigned to support diverse activities and improve comfort. The renovated space will include group work areas of various sizes, a cozy open “student living room,” and … Read more

LYY News – January 2025

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Upcoming Events 25.2. Afternoon of sports 4.3. Students’ Shrove  The Board of 2025 LYY’s new board was formed on 7.1.2025. The roles within the board are as follows: Mariel Tähtivaara – Chair of the Board Alexandra Aho – Vice Chair, Student Advocacy Representative Gabriel Fiskarholm – Tutoring and Internationality Representative Juuso Kurokallio – Treasurer Eetu Markkanen – Communication Representative Sanna Sulin – Event … Read more

The Board of the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) Organized for 2025 in Its First Meeting

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The Executive Board of LYY held its constitutive meeting on January 7, 2025. The executive Board unanimously elected Alexandra Aho as its Vice Chair. The areas of responsibilities of the board members were distributed as follows: Alexandra Aho: Student Advocacy, Education PolicyGabriel Fiskarholm: Tutoring, InternationalityJuuso Kurokallio: Finance, Member Services, Business CooperationEetu Markkanen: Communication, SustainabilitySanna Sulin: … Read more

All student representative positions in administration for 2025 have been filled! A huge THANK YOU!

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The student representative positions in administration (Hallopeds) that were open for applications this year have now been filled. This is a rare occurrence, as only one additional application round was needed, and the selections for next year were already finalized in November. LYY’s Council of Representatives and the Board would like to thank the membership … Read more

The Council of Representatives of LYY Has Elected a New Board for 2025 – Mariel Tähtivaara Becomes Chair of the board! 

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The Council of Representatives of the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) elected a new Board for 2025 in its meeting on November 20, 2024.    Mariel Tähtivaara was elected as Chair of the Board. Tähtivaara is a fifth-year law student with extensive experience in student organization activities.    “It is an honor to … Read more

The universities and student organizations in Lapland joined forces to improve the student housing situation in Rovaniemi.

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The leadership of the University of Lapland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences, along with the student unions LYY and ROTKO, organized two separate events this week to discuss concrete solutions to Rovaniemi’s student housing situation. On Monday, September 30, members of Parliament from Lapland visited the University of Lapland for an event where the … Read more