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Tenants’ Info Letter of May
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...
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...
Utopia Café 12th of March in Rentukka Club Room
Location: Rentukka Club RoomTime: Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1–5 PM From individualism to community? Come dream of a better future at the POP UP Utopia Café! Together we’ll create a collective dream board and experiment with future...
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...
Housing POP UP at Rentukka on Monday 2 February 2026
Soihtu Housing POP UP desk will be available in the Rentukka lobby during spring, always on the first working day of each month from 12:00 to 15:00. Come meet the Soihtu staff — ask questions about housing or just stop by for a friendly chat....
Tenants’ Info Letter of January
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...
Moderate Rent Increases Expected in March – Changes Also to Utility Fees
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) Representative Council and Soihtu’s Business Management Board have approved the 2026 budgets, which include an average rent increase of 1.9% per month for Soihtu’s residential properties....