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Why did the price of a student meal increase?
You’ve probably noticed that the price of a student meal has increased by 0,50€. It happened at the beginning of this month, but what caused such an increase? Well, let
Election announcement – Representative council election of the Student Union of LUT university 2023
The elections for the Student Union of the LUT University (LTKY) Representative Council will be held as electronic elections in autumn 2023. Advance voting starts Wednesday the 25th of October
Representative council meeting 6/2023
The council of student union of LUT university gathers for a meeting 6/2023 as follows: TIME: 12.9.2023, at 17.00PLACE: LUT Classroom A116 (Lahti) and LUT zoom application Following subjects are
Apply as Halloped: LBS Academic Council
LBS (LUT Business School) academic council is searching for a deputy member. Term of office starts immediatelly and ends 31.12.2024. The Academic Council e.g. decides on the curricula of the
News from student restaurants
Welcome to the student restaurants on the Skinnarila campus! Meals for university students are supported with a meal subsidy paid by KELA (the Social Insurance Institution of Finland). The support
Apply for the SYL board!
Are you interested in working on the Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland? The Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) for
Enrollment for temporary housing opens!
Temporary housing is meant for those students of LUT, LAB UAS and Sampo who have applied for an apartment from LOAS and are still on the waiting list or have
LTKY is in the hunt for new temporary housing secretary to arrange temporary housing for the arriving students in Lappeenranta!
Student union of LUT university has 6 200 members all studying for a degree in LUT university in Lappeenranta, Lahti, Turku, Kouvola and Mikkeli. Purpose of the student union is
Council of representatives meeting 5/2023
The council of student union of LUT university gathers for a meeting 5/2023 as follows: TIME: 26.4.2023 at 17.00 PLACE: LUT Classroom 7332 and LUT zoom application Following subjects are

How to collect your teekkari cap
Lappeenranta Bachelor’s degree freshers can collect their cap near the LTKY office on vappu eve 30.4. after baptism of teekkaris and kylteris, if their fresher points and baptism have been
Apply to become a member of SYL’s advisory board for development cooperation or climate network!
Climate network Are you concerned about climate change? Do you want to put some of your knowledge to use for the rest of the world? We are looking for people
Lahti Wappu 2023
This year Lahti Wappu returns longer then ever before! There will be 17 days of all kinds of events, including a few rest days. There is lot to choose from
Propose Teekkari and Kylteri of the year!
Each year LTKY awards Teekkari and Kylteri of the year among it’s members in the May Day/Wappupäivä. Now you can propose your suggestion for Teekkari or Kylteri of the year!

From feedback to actions -event 30.3.
LTKY organizes a “From feedback to actions” -event together with LUT. In the event we will go through the results of the OLS-survey and announce the winners of the different
The Member Services Committee meeting 27.3.
The Member Services Committee will meet on Monday 27.03.2023. If your association has a project grant and has not sent it yet, you still have time to send it to
Representative Council meeting 4/2023
The council of student union of LUT university gathers for a meeting 4/2023 as follows: TIME: 23.3.2023 at 17.00PLACE: LUT classroom 1325 and Zoom application Following subjects are considered: Opening
Apply as a Halloped: LENS Academic Council
Application for deputy member for LENS (LUT School of Engineering Science) academic council is open. The term begins immediately and ends 31.12.2023. The Academic Council e.g. decides on the curricula
Representative council meeting 3/2023
The council of student union of LUT university gathers for a meeting 3/2023 as follows: TIME: 2.3.2023 at 17.00PLACE: LUT classroom 1325 and Zoom application Following subjects are considered: Opening
Answer to the OLS survey and win an iPad!
The Student Union of LUT University publishes the yearly OLS survey (Quality survey about teaching). The feedback is an important channel for LTKY and LUT to develop their activities and

Lappeenranta: Newsletter 2/2023
Newsletter contains important information about upcoming events and other matters concerning LUT students in Lappeenranta. News from LTKY Last chance to order teekkari cap! This spring we will have one
Last order batch for teekkari caps!
This spring we will have one more round of orders for teekkari caps. The 3rd round of orders is the last chance to get a teekkari cap for this Wappu
Association declaration 2023
Repor your association as LTKY’s member association. By completing this form, the association will be registered as an active member association of the LTKY and will be eligible for an
The representative council meeting 2.2.2023
The council of student union of LUT university gathers for a meeting 2/2023 as follows: TIME: 2.2.2023 at 17.00 PLACE: Classroom 1325, LUT-zoom application Following subjects are considered: Opening of

LTKY Newsletter 1/2023
Newsletter contains important information about upcoming events and other issues concerning LUT students in Lappeenranta. News from LTKY Order teekkari cap Did you miss the first round of orders? No
LTKY is looking for a project coordinator to produce the annual celebration! Apply before 26.2.
Do you want to be arranging the best annual celebration and the most vibrant tuxedo occasion of the year? Do you want valuable project management and coordination experience? Now there
Announcement: Higher education students call for a €100 increase in monthly student financial aid
As part of the advocacy related to the upcoming parliamentary elections this spring, the National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK and the National Union

Hobbla Sports Network – Find friends to play games with!
Would you like to play tennis, but the wall doesn’t give enough challenge anymore? Have you thought of playing games with a group, but you are missing the group? Find

Teekkari cap second order batch
Did you miss the first round of orders? No worries, you can still get your own cap, the second round of orders has begun! You can order your teekkari cap

LTKY Newsletter 14.12.2022
News from LTKY Office opening hours in Holiday season LTKY’s office in Lappeenranta is closed from 22 December 2022 to 3 January 2023. In the first week of January the
LTKY Newsletter 30.11.
Events Christmas party 8.12. Welcome to Pikkupikkujoulut pre-christmas party, hosted by LTKY and TEK! We have christmas snacks at TEK Lounge and you can craft christmas cards. The event is
Representative council meeting 1.12.
The council of student union of LUT university gathers for a meeting 1/2023 at Thursday 1.12. 17.00 o’clock. Meeting is arranged in LUT classroom 1318 and remotely via LUT’s Zoom

The introduction of LTKY Board 2022
In this article, the LTKY board 2022 presents a little of its own job descriptions. General description: What is my board position and what does it include? Senni: Cultural
Applicants to the board of LTKY 2023 – you may still apply!
Following persons have left an application for the board of the student union: Applicants for the chair of the board: Topias Parviainen Lari Vanhala Applicants for the board members: Vilppu

Students will not stay in the region without employment opportunities – We need more funding for internships!
The student unions of the universities of Eastern Finland, Jyväskylä, Lapland, Oulu, Vaasa and the student union of LUT University demand that the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (TEM)

Predict your future career direction!
History of humankind recognize many kinds of fortune-tellers. Divination as a science is a very debatable subject but there is one essential matter that combines crystal ball divination and modern
The member service committee meeting 14.11.
The member service committee will meet on Monday 14.11. If your association wants to apply for a project grant, send the application to the secretary of member services [email protected] by
Representative council meeting 10.11.
The council of student union of LUT university gathers for a meeting 8/2022 at Thursday 10.11. 17.00 o’clock. Meeting is arranged in LUT classroom 1314 and remotely via LUT’s Zoom

Sustainability Days in Lappeenranta and Lahti campuses 15.-17.11.2022
Have you thought about the environmental impact of your own consumption habits? Are you worried about the electricity bill for the coming winter? Would you perhaps like to know your
Student representative of the administration search
Opiskelijaedustaja yliopistokollegioon Application period: 2022-09-29 – 2022-11-06 Description: University’s Collegiate body. Kollegioon vaaditaan suomen kielen taitoa. You will need Finnish skills for Collegiate Body. Student representatives for LBM academic council
International Week
International Week On week 44 (31.10.-4.11.) LTKY is hosting its International Week, a celebration of the cultural melting pot LUT has become in the last few years. The week will

Prototyping 101
Prototyping is a beautiful craft. You have a team and an idea, and then you build a new product that you can potentially push to market. Every prototyping project starts
First round of ordering teekkari caps
Wappu, the highlight of the academic year, is approaching and therefore, the first round of ordering teekkari caps has begun! Teekkari cap costs 130 € for students who began their

53rd annual ball of LTKY
The student Union of LUT University is celebrating its 53rd anniversary on October29th, 2022! The party starts with a cocktail party at 2pm in Lappeenranta Raatihuone, whichis open for invited
Apply to the board of OLL
The Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL), founded in 1924, is a national advocacy and service organization working for the betterment of Finnish student sports. OLL represents all Finnish higher education
Representative council meeting 13.10.
The council of student union of LUT university gathers for a meeting 7/2022 at Thursday 13.10. 17.00 o’clock. Meeting is arranged in LUT classroom 1314 and remotely via LUT’s Zoom

LTKY Newsletter 21.9.2022
News from LTKY LTKY wishes everyone a good start of the new semester! You can expect LTKY newsletter in your inbox every two weeks and it will include information about
LTKY nominates Roosa Grönberg as a board member candidate for National Union of University Students In Finland (SYL) for 2023
Published: 12/09/2022 Student Union of LUT University, LTKY, nominates Roosa Grönberg as a candidate for the National Union of University Students In Finland’s (SYL) board for the 2023 mandate. The
Apply to the board of SYL or to become a part of LTKY’s federation delegation
The National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) represents about 130 000 students in Finland, overseeing student’s benefits and making sure good student life conditions are met. All student