Kortepohja
Renovation works begin at Rentukka square
Plans to make the square in front of Rentukka safer and more pleasant have been under development for some time. The plans have also been discussed with the Village tenants’ committee. As part of the improvement works, additional greenery and...
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...
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.
Pub quiz brings people together
Text: Anni Pajari | Pictures: Tiina Salminen, Tiitu Design Pub quizzes have a long tradition at Rentukka. There have been breaks over the years, but now Brage Sekse Aarset has been hosting them at Rentukka’s restaurant for several...
Attracted by services and communality
Text: Anna-Leena Kauppila | Pictures: Tiina Salminen, Tiitu Design Olga Ylönen and Antton Manninen, who met each other at the University of Jyväskylä, are Soihtu veterans: they have lived in Soihtu Vehkakuja, Soihtu Korttelikylä and the...
Stop by the POP UP point
Do you have any questions related to housing, your apartment, or even your rental agreement? Come and meet the staff from Soihtu at the Housing POP UP point in Rentukka on August 21st and September 9th.
Building U in Kortepohja Student Village is ready
A new energy-efficient residential building has been completed in the Kortepohja Student Village on March 28th and residents have been able to move in since April 1st. The apartments, equipped with modern surface materials and practical storage...
Tenants’ Info Letter of March
Tenants of Soihtu receive a newsletter about the current housing topics in Kortepohja Student Village, Soihtu Vehkakuja and Soihtu Korttelikylä every month. The newsletter is sent to the email address found in our system and provided by the...
Apply for the new apartments in Kortepohja Student Village
The newest building in Kortepohja Student Village will be ready to welcome new residents in April 2025. The application period for apartments is open until February 16, 2025. The apartments feature modern surface materials and practical storage...
Application period for the new building in the Student Village opens 20th of January
A new energy-efficient residential building is being completed in Kortepohja Student Village, where convenient services meet spacious and affordable student housing. The newest building in Kortepohja Student Village will be completed in March 2025...
Fiber optic network coming – Terms of tenancy to be updated
Soihtu resident network will be renewed. This change will not incur additional costs for tenants, and the speed of the Internet connection will remain at least at the current level. Due to this change, the terms of tenancy will be updated.