We influence matters and work for a better student life
Do you want to celebrate May Day in organisational premises?
Traditionally, our answer to this has been ‘too bad – you cannot’. This year, we may make exceptions to this. Get the organisations of your building together, make a plan for a safe and controlled event and submit your proposal to HYY by 5 April – your event just might come to life!
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Changes in HYY’s premises in 2026
In its meeting on 12 November 2025, HYY’s Representative Council decided to sell Kaivotalo, Citytalo, the Grand Hansa property complex (including Kaivokatu 12, Hansatalo and the New Student House) and the Old Student house to Finnish pensions institution Keva. HYY is parting with the organisational, festive and office premises at the New Student House during 2026. Read more here.
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HYY influences matters and works for a better student life
The Student Union of the University of Helsinki advocates students’ interests. We organise services, benefits and events so that you can focus on the most important part: studying and student life. You can take your own path, assured of the fact that we will be smoothing the road ahead and advising you when needed.
Our voice can be heard at the University, the city and in events. We believe that happy students build a fairer world. For this reason, it is especially important to look after students. That is our job. That is our responsibility.
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Current news
17.3.2026
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17.3.2026
Do you want to celebrate May Day in organisational premises?
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Useful links
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Survival Guide
If academic freedom leaves you puzzled, you can find help from our survival guide for students.
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Our organisation
Our Student Union’s decisions are made by the Representative Council, which consists of 60 students and is elected every two years. The Council appoints HYY’s Board. The Board is supported in its daily activities by HYY’s personnel and several committees.
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Facilities and reservations
We provide the organisations operating under us with different facilities they can use. The New Student House and Domma both have facilities for organising meetings, parties, academic dinner parties and sauna evenings.
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Equipment and reservations
We rent various devices and equipment to the organisations operating under us.