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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

Esa-Pekka Tuppi Appointed as Secretary General of LYY

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Uusi pääsihteeri Esa-Pekka Tuppi poseeraa syksyn ruskassa.

In its meeting on September 25, 2024, the Council of Representatives of the Student Union of the University of Lapland elected Esa-Pekka Tuppi as the new Secretary General of the Student Union, following Miikka Keränen’s transition to new duties. Tuppi, 29, is studying graphic design at the University of Lapland. He will assume the role … Read more

Semester sticker on the student card for the academic year 2024-2025

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The Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) grants its members both autumn semester stickers and full semester stickers for physical student cards. You can get a sticker for your card at the LYY service point in the F-wing of the University of Lapland or by appointment at the LYY office in Ahkiomaantie. The … Read more

Standing for Election to the SYL Board 2025

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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 2025 will be elected at the General Assembly on … Read more