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The Student Union of the University of Vaasa, also known as VYY. On this page you will find everything you need to know about student union membership, adjusting to academic life and the benefits and events offered by VYY. Make your student years memorable and come see what VYY and the student organizations have to offer!

Guide to fresher fall

Find all necessary info for fresher fall from our new student website

Happening in VYY

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25.06.2026

Student financial aid reform remains cold comfort

The proposed changes to student financial aid do not fix the basic problem of subsistence.

15.06.2026

Joint statement: Finland needs a comprehensive LGBTIQ+ action plan!

VYY has signed Seta’s joint statement to enhance the wellbeing and promote the rights of LGBTIQ+ people.

01.06.2026

VYY demands a parliamentary time-out: Paid degrees won’t save our civilized nation, they will...

The Government bill to give open universities the right to award degrees will deteriorate the basis of equal higher education.

25.05.2026

SYL and SAMOK want to hear students’ views of FSHS - answer the questionnaire!

SYL and SAMOK raffle gift cards among respondents.

05.05.2026

The vision for higher education and research forgets resources

The Student Union of the University of Vaasa considers the ministry’s vision ambitious, but the actionable steps...

23.04.2026

In the habit of reading, one step at a time

World Book Day blog 23 April 2026

22.04.2026

Fresher Fall is the highlight of the year

Our tutor project 2026 is under way, and freshers can expect a memorable fall full of fun events.

Help regarding harassment situations

VYY has harassment contact persons whose purpose is to provide support and advice in situations of bullying, harassment and other situations. Conversations with the harassment contact person are completely confidential and the harassment contact persons are bound by professional secrecy.  The harassment contact persons provide advice on how to handle the situation and support in the process.

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