Housing
New sharing hub Rentukka LOOP opens on 14 September 2026
A new community-based lending service, Rentukka LOOP, will open in Jyväskylä this September. Launching on Monday, 14 September 2026, the service aims to make everyday items more accessible while promoting sustainable consumption and community...
Join the Rentukka LOOP Volunteer Team
Would you like to help build a more sustainable and connected student community in Jyväskylä? Rentukka LOOP is a new sharing service launching in autumn 2026, where students can borrow items such as furniture, household supplies, tools, sports...
Repair Village kicks off at Rentukka in August
Got a hole in your favorite jeans or a slightly broken chair? Come join a relaxed Repair Village that meets once a month to fix, customize, and learn together! Our first Repair Village meeting will be in Rentukka’s club room on August 19th from...
More than 400 new students moving into Soihtu apartments in August
More than 400 students starting their studies in Jyväskylä will move into Soihtu apartments in August. Soihtu has three housing locations in Jyväskylä: Kortepohja Student Village, Soihtu Korttelikylä and Soihtu Vehkakuja. All apartments...
A new Swap Market brought circular economy back to the Student Village
A new swap market has opened in the Student Village, offering an easy and communal way to give items a new life. At the swap market, residents can bring items they no longer need but that are still in good condition, and take something useful in...
Sustainable Village brings students together on May 22 – join us in making everyday life more sustainable!
What would a student community look like where items are reused, bikes stay in good shape, and creativity thrives? Come and experience it at the Sustainable Village event on Thursday, May 22, from 12 to 18 at Rentukka Square. The event offers a...
Emma makes moving easier at Soihtu
From May 2026 onward, Soihtu has introduced a new browser-based digital tool, Emma, into permanent use. Emma brings apartment inspections directly to residents and makes the moving process smoother. The application has been in pilot use since...
The Renewal of Building K at Kortepohja Student Village Is Progressing Step by Step
Earlier this year, Soihtu received a conditional funding reservation for the project from the Centre for State-Subsidised Housing Construction (Varke). This makes it possible to proceed with planning the new building. Final funding requires approval of the building plans and financing by Varke.
We are looking for a Content Creator
Are you a Soihtu resident who knows their way around TikTok short videos and social media trends? Would you like to build your communications experience and get paid for it, too? We are once again looking for social media –savvy tenants who...
Tenants’ Info Letter of April
Tenants of Soihtu receive a newsletter about the current housing topics every month. The newsletter is sent to the email address found in our system and provided by the tenant. In this month’s Tenant’s Info Letter, more info...
How Students Apply for Housing from Soihtu – Student Housing Guide for Beginners
Planning to study in Jyväskylä? We want to warmly welcome you and give you an overview of the choices students typically make when applying for housing. The statistics show which locations are the most popular and what types of apartments are in...
Sustainable Living Info Event at Lillukka on February 11
Make your daily life more sustainable and join the Sustainable Living info event on Wednesday, February 11, from 4–6 PM at Lillukka. You’ll get concrete tips on recycling, responsible consumption, the sharing economy, and housing in general.Come...