The goal of the Lapland University Student Union is to create a vibrant, respected, and equal community where the holistic well-being of students is taken care of. We acknowledge that there is structural racism and other prejudices within our operations as well. We aim to identify and eliminate these shortcomings, and we need the participation … Read more
Apply to become a member of SYL’s advisory board for development cooperation! We are looking for people with lots of ideas and motivation to join the Advisory Board for Development Cooperation (KENKKU) of SYL. The National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) represents 14 member organisations and 140,000 university students. The development cooperation advisory … Read more
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) will conduct an extensive survey for higher education students in March and April. An invitation to the survey will be sent to 12,000 randomly selected students from universities and universities of applied sciences. The Finnish Student Health and Wellbeing Survey (KOTT) produces nationally comprehensive and up-to-date information on … Read more
The Student Union of the University of Turku and The Student Union of the Univesity of Lapland oppose the change being prepared by The Ministry of Education and Culture, after which university students would have to pay a 50 euro fee for applying for an extension of their study right. This change is being justified … Read more
LYY sells University of Lapland sweatshirts, hoodies and now also t-shirts via webstore! The material of the shirts is a blend of cotton and recycled polyester, which makes these stylish shirts also ecological and comfortable. The order deadline is March 21! The webstore is managed by Kloffa Clothing. Kloffa is a Finnish company that offers … Read more
Harassment ContactPerson works as a member of Student Community which students can contact when they face bullying, harassment or any other discrimination. You can also contact them if you feel like Student Union’s Equality plan is violated at the LYY’s or Subject associations’ events. Harassment Contact Person will work as a trustworthy interlocutor and will … Read more
The Executive Board of the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) has opened the application for LYY’s operating grant. Applications must be submitted no later than 18.3. 2024 12:00 PM. Late applications will not be taken into consideration! The total of the operating grants this year is 5000 €. The Council of Representatives … Read more
Parliament has decided on cuts to the general housing allowance, most of which will come into force on 1 April 2024. The information below explains how these cuts will affect you. What’s happening? After the 2023 parliamentary elections, the new government led by Petteri Orpo was formed, which decided in its government programme … Read more
LYY’s Service Point at the F-wing is open Monday to Tuesday, from 12 PM to 2 PM, starting March 11. You can for example buy new overall-badges at the Service Point! LYY’s Office will be open again by reservation. To set up a visit, please contact us via lyy(a)lyy.fi or +358 44 787 5670. You … Read more