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Representative Council elections – you decide who will decide!
Vote in the Representative Council elections to choose the top decision-makers of our Student Union. You can vote electronically at vaalit.hyy.fi on 28–30 October and 2–4 November. All HYY’s members are entitled to vote.
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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.
Current news
20.10.2020
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The HYY152 Anniversary Broadcast celebrates the student community and the 150-year-old Old Student House!
NEWS6.10.2020
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No cuts to socially and ecologically sustainable public transport under the guise of the coronavirus
STATEMENT2.10.2020
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A total of 490 candidates set to take part in the Representative Council elections of the Student Union of the University of Helsinki
NEWS14.8.2020
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HYY’s instructions and guidelines for organisations during the coronavirus situation, updated on 22 October 2020
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Survival Guide
If academic freedom leaves you puzzled, you can find help from our survival guide for students. The guide provides answers to questions you may have on subsistence, housing, public transport, health and wellbeing.
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, which has 12 members this year. The Board is supported in its daily activities by HYY’s personnel and several committees.
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. Some of the facilities can be reserved when needed, whereas for others, reservations are allocated during specific reservation rounds.
Equipment and reservations
We rent various devices and equipment to the organisations operating under us. This guide includes a list of all the equipment we are renting as well as more detailed instructions on renting and using them.