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

The Council of Representatives of the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY) unanimously decided on a new medium-term financial plan and the adjustment measures defined in it. The financial plan includes key actions to balance the student union’s finances for the years 2025–2028. The financial plan outlines that personnel costs will be reduced … Read more

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

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

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

Heartful congratulations on the study place in Rovaniemi! Getting your own apartment is at its height right now: remember that DAS has a continuous application period. Apartments become available throughout the year, and we offer them forward for applicants daily. You can send an application even if your enrolment is not yet confirmed, and new … Read more

LYY’s Office at Ahkiomaantie 23 B LYY’s office will be on summer vacation in July, when the chair of the LYY Board will only respond to urgent matters. We will return to work again in August! The Ahkiomaantie office does not have fixed opening hours, but you are welcome to come by any time to … Read more

During this past spring, the University of Lapland began updating its access control system, and the STID Mobile ID app will be implemented throughout the building during the summer. The implementation has not been as smooth as anticipated, and communication about the mobile app’s functionality has been limited.  The need for a new access control … Read more