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BlogTYS Newsletter 8/2024
26.11.2024

TYS Newsletter 8/2024

From the November newsletter your can find a lot of useful tips for living at…
NewsTYS Newsletter 7/2024
31.10.2024

TYS Newsletter 7/2024

From the October newsletter your can find a lot of useful tips for living at…
NewsMeet the new TYS tenant bloggers – follow their daily lives on Instagram!
30.10.2024

Meet the new TYS tenant bloggers – follow their daily lives on Instagram!

What does day-to-day life look like in TYS apartments? You can find out the answer…
NewsTurku Student Village Foundation apartment rents to be revised for 2025
29.10.2024

Turku Student Village Foundation apartment rents to be revised for 2025

The rents of the apartments of Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) will be revised on…
NewsTYS Newsletter 6/2024
16.9.2024

TYS Newsletter 6/2024

The first newsletter of the Autumn is packed with news and information about living at…
Recycling Day 25th of SeptemberBlogNewsThrift shopping and recycling advice at TYS n’ Chill on 25th of September
12.9.2024

Thrift shopping and recycling advice at TYS n’ Chill on 25th of September

Do you have clothes, books or other stuff you don’t need at home? Come and…
BlogNewsAre you the next TYS tenant blogger? Apply by September 22nd!
4.9.2024

Are you the next TYS tenant blogger? Apply by September 22nd!

We are looking for four TYS tenants to share their everyday lives on the TYS…
NewsTwo public charging stations for electric bikes opened in Student Village
3.9.2024

Two public charging stations for electric bikes opened in Student Village

The charging stations are next to the Fölläri stop of Ikituuri and next to Tyyssija…
BlogNewsOlkkari-Lounge evenings return to TYS n’ Chill
22.8.2024

Olkkari-Lounge evenings return to TYS n’ Chill

The Finnish Red Cross organizes free evenings for young adults at the shared space TYS…
BlogNewsStudent Restaurant Block opens in Tyyssija on the 21st of August
15.8.2024

Student Restaurant Block opens in Tyyssija on the 21st of August

Student-priced meals will once again be available right in the middle of the Student Village,…
NewsAll student apartments available in September have been offered to applicants
14.8.2024

All student apartments available in September have been offered to applicants

All our apartments becoming free in September have now been offered to applicants. A few…
BlogNewsPianorekka is coming to the Student Village on August 13th!
9.8.2024

Pianorekka is coming to the Student Village on August 13th!

The concert truck Pianorekka is touring the parks and suburbs of Turku the fourth time.…
NewsTYS Newsletter 5/2024
28.6.2024

TYS Newsletter 5/2024

The fifth newsletter of 2024 is packed with news and information about living at TYS!…
BlogNewsGetting hot? Check out our tips on how to cool your apartment
24.6.2024

Getting hot? Check out our tips on how to cool your apartment

The weather is heating up again, which means that your apartment is bound to get…
NewsWelcome bees and butterflies – we’re transforming lawn areas into meadows
6.6.2024

Welcome bees and butterflies – we’re transforming lawn areas into meadows

Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) is transforming some lawn areas near its housing locations into…
BlogLooking for a student apartment for the autumn? Here are five tips for applying effectively!
30.5.2024

Looking for a student apartment for the autumn? Here are five tips for applying effectively!

If you're planning to start your studies in Turku this autumn, it's high time to…
NewsTYS Newsletter 4/2024
7.6.2024

TYS Newsletter 4/2024

The fourth newsletter of 2024 is packed with news and information about living at TYS!
BlogNewsTurku Student Village Foundation’s annual report and sustainability report 2023 is now published
4.6.2024

Turku Student Village Foundation’s annual report and sustainability report 2023 is now published

The Turku Student Village Foundation’s (TYS) year 2023 has now been summarised. The demand for…
BlogNewsHaving a hard time? Book an appointment with our housing counsellor
23.5.2024

Having a hard time? Book an appointment with our housing counsellor

Have things become difficult lately? Do you have financial challenges or issues with managing your…
NewsControl of eParking permits begins
21.5.2024

Control of eParking permits begins

All TYS housing locations started to use parking permits via the eParking application this spring.…
BlogNewsThe Student Bike Fair is taking place on 18th of May in the Tyyssija courtyard
15.4.2024

The Student Bike Fair is taking place on 18th of May in the Tyyssija courtyard

The Student Bike Fair is making a comeback due to popular demand! The second ever…
BlogNewsPalosaari tenant committee elected the best in Finland
17.5.2024

Palosaari tenant committee elected the best in Finland

Congratulations to Vaasa! VOAS Palosaari tenant committee won the competition organized by student housing foundations.…
NewsTYS Newsletter 3/2024
25.4.2024

TYS Newsletter 3/2024

The third newsletter of 2024 is packed with news and information about living at TYS!
BlogCooking is the most common cause of home fires – here’s how to cook safely
22.4.2024

Cooking is the most common cause of home fires – here’s how to cook safely

Did you know that cooking is the single most common cause of home fires in…
NewsWe are searching for the best tenant committee in Finland!
18.4.2024

We are searching for the best tenant committee in Finland!

We are searching for the best tenant committee in Finland! Does your housing location have…
BlogNewsHere it is: the official TYS overall badge of 2024!
16.4.2024

Here it is: the official TYS overall badge of 2024!

Here it is: the official TYS overall badge of 2024! The winning badge is inspired…
BlogTips for getting around Turku sustainably and affordably
10.4.2024

Tips for getting around Turku sustainably and affordably

In a city the size of Turku, moving from point A to point B is…
BlogNewsReach out if you’re going through hard times
8.4.2024

Reach out if you’re going through hard times

This week is the Student’s Mental Health Week. Every year, as many as 20–25 per…
BlogNewsNew electronic services are here – register now!
4.4.2024

New electronic services are here – register now!

The renewed Tenant Pages and the new Applicant service are here! Using the services requires…
TYS OfficeNewsOn April 3rd all customer service channels will be open from 12 to 3 pm
3.4.2024

On April 3rd all customer service channels will be open from 12 to 3 pm

On Wednesday April 3rd, our customer service phone and electronic channels will open later than…
BlogNewsTenant pages will be offline on April 3 – register to the new tenant pages on April 4, 2024
2.4.2024

Tenant pages will be offline on April 3 – register to the new tenant pages on April 4, 2024

TYS will launch renewed Tenant Pages on April 4th. Due to the reform, the Tenant…
NewsCustomer service opening hours during Easter
27.3.2024

Customer service opening hours during Easter

The opening hours of our housing office and customer service are slightly different during Easter.…
BlogNewsHousing application to be renewed – application form offline between March 28 and April 4
25.3.2024

Housing application to be renewed – application form offline between March 28 and April 4

Our electronic housing application will be renewed in late March - early April. Due to…
NewsTYS Newsletter 2/2024
27.2.2024

TYS Newsletter 2/2024

February's newsletter is packed with all the latest news and information about living at TYS!
BlogNewsLiving with a dog – a short guide on four-legged roommates
21.2.2024

Living with a dog – a short guide on four-legged roommates

Canis familiaris. Doge. Pup, doggie or pupper. Man’s best friend goes by many names, and…
NewsDesign a badge for TYS and win – competition time extended to Feb 26th!
12.1.2024

Design a badge for TYS and win – competition time extended to Feb 26th!

Please note: The competition time has been extended to Feb 26th!   TYS’ traditional overall…
BlogNewsTenant parking to change in spring – apply for a parking permit in time
8.2.2024

Tenant parking to change in spring – apply for a parking permit in time

Moving forward, all parking areas of the Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) housing locations will…
NewsTYS Newsletter 1/2024
29.1.2024

TYS Newsletter 1/2024

Read the latest news and information about living at TYS in our first newsletter of…
TYS OfficeNewsChanges to our service hours starting 1st of February 2024
25.1.2024

Changes to our service hours starting 1st of February 2024

Starting from February, you can reach our customer service by phone, email, TYS chat and…
BlogFrequently asked questions about apartment temperatures
23.1.2024

Frequently asked questions about apartment temperatures

The cold spring weather has got many people thinking about heating and indoor temperatures. Homes…
BlogFalling ice and slipping tires – three tips for facing the snowstorm
19.1.2024

Falling ice and slipping tires – three tips for facing the snowstorm

The exceptional snowfall of the last few days will no doubt have an effect on…
TYS OfficeNewsHousing office’s opening hours during the holidays
20.12.2023

Housing office’s opening hours during the holidays

Happy holidays! The opening hours of our Housing Office are slightly different from normal around…
NewsTYS Newsletter 10/2023
20.12.2023

TYS Newsletter 10/2023

Read the latest news and information about living at TYS!
BlogFrom candles to ham fat – recycle correctly during the holidays!
19.12.2023

From candles to ham fat – recycle correctly during the holidays!

What should be done with the leftover fat from the Christmas ham? What about candlesticks…
BlogEnergy efficient living benefits the enviroment as well as the tenants
18.12.2023

Energy efficient living benefits the enviroment as well as the tenants

A year ago, we organized an energy-saving campaign for our tenants that involved the different…
NewsA charging station for electric cars has been opened for tenants in the Student Village area
15.12.2023

A charging station for electric cars has been opened for tenants in the Student Village area

Good news for our tenants with electric cars! We have opened an electric car charging…
NewsTYS Bake Off is over – here are the winning pastries!
14.12.2023

TYS Bake Off is over – here are the winning pastries!

TYS Bake Off, a baking contest that was completed in the beginning of December, set…
BlogNewsSome merry red of Christmas on the gray horizon
13.12.2023

Some merry red of Christmas on the gray horizon

Christmas really won't come too early this year. That is not to say that the…
TYS Bake OffBlogNewsBlogIt’s time for a bake off! Create a signature pastry for TYS and win a prize!
23.11.2023

It’s time for a bake off! Create a signature pastry for TYS and win a prize!

Paris has its croissants and Turku is famous for it’s pink delicacy piispanmunkki, but Turku…
BlogNewsTYS Newsletter 9/2023
14.11.2023

TYS Newsletter 9/2023

Read the latest news and information about living at TYS!
NewsArkea begins work as TYS’s new cleaning service provider in December
9.11.2023

Arkea begins work as TYS’s new cleaning service provider in December

Turku Student Village Foundation tendered the cleaning services of their properties in 2023 as part…
NewsWe’re back! Study-buddies meet in Student Village after 20 years
8.11.2023

We’re back! Study-buddies meet in Student Village after 20 years

What was life like for exchange students in the Student Village 20 years ago? Fellow…
huijausviestitNewsScam text messages have been sent in the name of Finnish landlords
3.11.2023

Scam text messages have been sent in the name of Finnish landlords

Fraudulent text messages have been sent in the name of Finnish landlords. The aim of…
Ilmakuva YlioppilaskylästäNewsTurku and its partners are committed to climate work – TYS among signees of climate commitment
2.11.2023

Turku and its partners are committed to climate work – TYS among signees of climate commitment

In spring 2022, Turku was selected in the EU Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”.…
NewsThe rents of Turku Student Village Foundation apartments will not be raised for 2024
26.10.2023

The rents of Turku Student Village Foundation apartments will not be raised for 2024

Turku Student Village Foundation will not raise the rents of its apartments for 2024. Rents…
BlogNewsHere are the new TYS tenant bloggers – follow their daily lives on our Instragram!
25.10.2023

Here are the new TYS tenant bloggers – follow their daily lives on our Instragram!

What does the day-to-day life at TYS student apartments look like? Answers to this question…
Kävelijä, jolla TYS:n kangaskassiNewsTYS Newsletter 8/2023
6.10.2023

TYS Newsletter 8/2023

Kuvassa jäteastioita.NewsChanges to waste management – what should tenants know?
4.10.2023

Changes to waste management – what should tenants know?

The Waste Act was updated, and now waste management operations have been put out to…
NewsStudent Gardener 2023 comes from Turku
31.8.2023

Student Gardener 2023 comes from Turku

You can now find the 2023 student gardener of the year in Turku. Oliver Ahnlund…
NewsTYS Newsletter 7/2023
8.9.2023

TYS Newsletter 7/2023

NewsThe fault detected in TYSBooking has been fixed
11.9.2023

The fault detected in TYSBooking has been fixed

The fault detected in TYSBooking has been fixed. The service can now be accessed normally…
NewsAre you the next TYS tenant blogger?
7.9.2023

Are you the next TYS tenant blogger?

We are looking for tenants interested in blogging about housing and student life on Instagram.…
NewsWelcome to the Student Bike Fair on 9th of September 2023 – come repair and tune your bike in the courtyard of Tyyssija!
24.8.2023

Welcome to the Student Bike Fair on 9th of September 2023 – come repair and tune your bike in the courtyard of Tyyssija!

Student Bike Fair Sat 9th of September 2023 between 12 noon and 4 p.m. Inspehtorinkatu…
BlogApartments for September have been offered
16.8.2023

Apartments for September have been offered

TYS apartments that will become available in September have been offered, which in practice means…
NewsTips for cooling your apartment and information regarding the use of cooling devices
26.6.2023

Tips for cooling your apartment and information regarding the use of cooling devices

Summer has allowed us to enjoy warm days and the temperatures are rising also indoors.…
NewsJoin the Student Gardeners 2023 competition!
19.6.2023

Join the Student Gardeners 2023 competition!

Are you waiting to feel fresh soil in your hands? Is planting flowers your passion?…
NewsTYS Newsletter 6/2023
21.6.2023

TYS Newsletter 6/2023

NewsInformation about apartment offers in August and September + tips for applying for an apartment
22.6.2023

Information about apartment offers in August and September + tips for applying for an apartment

The apartment application process at TYS for new students started on 1st of May. Those…
NewsOn Thursday, 22nd of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on the Midsummer´s Eve, 23rdof June, the office will be closed
19.6.2023

On Thursday, 22nd of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on the Midsummer´s Eve, 23rdof June, the office will be closed

On Thursday, 22nd of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on…
NewsTYS’s Energy saving campaign challenged tenants to consider their consumption of water and electricity
13.6.2023

TYS’s Energy saving campaign challenged tenants to consider their consumption of water and electricity

TYS organised an Energy saving campaign between October 2022 and February 2023 that aimed to…
BlogNewsSurely you have a fire alarm in your apartment? Now is a good time to check its condition
5.6.2023

Surely you have a fire alarm in your apartment? Now is a good time to check its condition

You do have a functioning fire alarm at home, don’t you? When was the last…
NewsOn Tuesday 30th of May, the TYS housing office exceptionally does not open until 1 p.m.
29.5.2023

On Tuesday 30th of May, the TYS housing office exceptionally does not open until 1 p.m.

On Tuesday 30th of May, the TYS housing office exceptionally does not open until 1…
NewsTYS Newsletter 5/2023
26.5.2023

TYS Newsletter 5/2023

BlogRESPONSE project – more energy-efficient apartments by renovation
1.3.2023

RESPONSE project – more energy-efficient apartments by renovation

During the last few years, improving the energy efficiency of buildings has been trending in…
NewsThe 2023 overall badge competition has been resolved!
23.3.2023

The 2023 overall badge competition has been resolved!

During spring we were looking for a new overall badge idea for the year 2023…
NewsFreedom to move with your own car, without owning a car? Yes, please!
23.3.2023

Freedom to move with your own car, without owning a car? Yes, please!

A fabulous find from a flea market, a great shopping trip to Ikea, or heavy…
NewsOn Wednesday 17th of May and on Ascension Day, 18th of May, the TYS Housing Office is closed
15.5.2023

On Wednesday 17th of May and on Ascension Day, 18th of May, the TYS Housing Office is closed

On Wednesday 17th of May, TYS Housing Office is closed due to staff training On…
NewsTYS Newsletter 4/2023
26.4.2023

TYS Newsletter 4/2023

BlogNewsHousing office exceptional opening hours during Vappu
28.4.2023

Housing office exceptional opening hours during Vappu

On May Day (Vappu), 1st of May, TYS housing office is closed. TYS wishes a…
NewsWelcome to the Recycling Day on 5th of May – come and sell stuff you don’t need or find great bargains!
21.4.2023

Welcome to the Recycling Day on 5th of May – come and sell stuff you don’t need or find great bargains!

Do you have useful household items or clothes at home that you would like to…
NewsHousing office´s exceptional opening hours in Easter
4.4.2023

Housing office´s exceptional opening hours in Easter

Exceptional opening hours during Easter: On Maundy Thursday, 6th of April the office is open…
NewsTYS Newsletter 3/2023
27.3.2023

TYS Newsletter 3/2023

NewsService Union United PAM’s strike affects the cleaning of TYS’s housing locations and real estate maintenance in Iltakajo
23.3.2023

Service Union United PAM’s strike affects the cleaning of TYS’s housing locations and real estate maintenance in Iltakajo

Service Union United PAM´s strike as an industrial action affects the cleaning of TYS's housing…
NewsOn Wednesday 15th of March TYS Housing Office will exceptionally close at 12.45 p.m.
13.3.2023

On Wednesday 15th of March TYS Housing Office will exceptionally close at 12.45 p.m.

On Wednesday 15th of March TYS Housing Office will exceptionally close at 12.45 p.m. due…
NewsPhishing messages referring to TYS
10.3.2023

Phishing messages referring to TYS

It has come to TYS's attention that phishing emails referring to the Foundation have been…
NewsScam messages in the name of Finnish landlords
2.3.2023

Scam messages in the name of Finnish landlords

Scam messages have been sent in the name of Finnish landlords with the aim of…
NewsTYS Newsletter 2/2023
24.2.2023

TYS Newsletter 2/2023

NewsThe best selection of available apartments is in the spring
17.1.2023

The best selection of available apartments is in the spring

Have you thought about changing apartments? Now is the best time to apply for an…
NewsWhich TYS housing location can save the most energy? Join our energy saving campaign!
10.10.2022

Which TYS housing location can save the most energy? Join our energy saving campaign!

Even though electricity and almoast all housing locations also water are included in the rent…
NewsFinnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT’s strike affects the emptying of waste containers at TYS housing locations
15.2.2023

Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT’s strike affects the emptying of waste containers at TYS housing locations

The strike of Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT affects the emptying of the waste and…
NewsTYS Newsletter 1/2023
27.1.2023

TYS Newsletter 1/2023

NewsPrepare in advance for possible power outages
27.1.2023

Prepare in advance for possible power outages

There may be power cuts in Finland caused by electricity shortages, which can also affect…
NewsTYS Newsletter 10/2022
22.12.2022

TYS Newsletter 10/2022

NewsAt the Olkkari – Lounge organised by the Finnish Red Cross, tenants can find new friends
19.12.2022

At the Olkkari – Lounge organised by the Finnish Red Cross, tenants can find new friends

Moikka, tervetuloa! Mitä kuuluu? Hello, welcome! How are you?”, asks Kai Saarto as he walks…
NewsOn Wednesday, 18th of January, TYS Housing Office will close exceptionally at 12 noon
16.1.2023

On Wednesday, 18th of January, TYS Housing Office will close exceptionally at 12 noon

On Wednesday, 18th of January, TYS Housing Office will close exceptionally at 12 noon due…
BlogNewsOn Wednesday 11th of January TYS Housing Office is closed
10.1.2023

On Wednesday 11th of January TYS Housing Office is closed

On Wednesday 11th of January TYS Housing Office is closed due staff training.
NewsTYS Housing office´s exceptional opening hours at Christmas and New Year
21.12.2021

TYS Housing office´s exceptional opening hours at Christmas and New Year

On 23rd of December the TYS Housing Office only serves on electronic channels and closes…
NewsEnergy saving tips for the Christmas season
16.12.2022

Energy saving tips for the Christmas season

Christmas and its preparations cause an spike in energy consumption in many homes. However, there…
NewsChristmas-time recycling tips
2.12.2022

Christmas-time recycling tips

During the Christmas season, many of us enjoy lighting candles, eating some ham and snacking…
BlogLet’s spread positive energy
19.12.2022

Let’s spread positive energy

The dark season, the negative news: war, pandemic, famine, climate change, refugee crisis, rising prices,…
NewsOn Wednesday 21st of December TYS Housing Office is closed
20.12.2022

On Wednesday 21st of December TYS Housing Office is closed

On Wednesday 21st of December TYS Housing Office is closed due to key inventory. We…
NewsTYS Newsletter 9/2022
11.11.2022

TYS Newsletter 9/2022

NewsThe new tenant bloggers have been chosen! Welcome to follow the lives of our tenant bloggers on Instagram!
31.10.2022

The new tenant bloggers have been chosen! Welcome to follow the lives of our tenant bloggers on Instagram!

In September, we were looking for bloggers among pur tenants to make posts related to…
BlogNewsThe rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will be revised for 2023
27.10.2022

The rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will be revised for 2023

The apartment rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation’s buildings will be revised in accordance…
NewsThe heating schedules of TYS housing location´s saunas will be reduced to save electricity
25.10.2022

The heating schedules of TYS housing location´s saunas will be reduced to save electricity

The war in Ukraine has led to problems with energy prices and energy access in…
NewsOn Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed
2.12.2022

On Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed

On Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed Congratulations to 105-year old…
NewsFinnish Red Cross Olkkari – Lounge offers weekly activities at Tyyssija
4.11.2022

Finnish Red Cross Olkkari – Lounge offers weekly activities at Tyyssija

On Wednesday evenings at 18–20, free-of-charge activities are organised for young adults (18–29 yrs.) at…
NewsTYS Newsletter 8/2022
19.10.2022

TYS Newsletter 8/2022

NewsOn Friday 14th of October TYS Housing Office is closed – We serve customers normally by email and phone from 10 am to 3 pm
12.10.2022

On Friday 14th of October TYS Housing Office is closed – We serve customers normally by email and phone from 10 am to 3 pm

On Friday 14th of October TYS Housing Office is closed due to staff training. We…
NewsAre you the next TYS tenant blogger?
22.9.2022

Are you the next TYS tenant blogger?

We are looking for tenants interested in blogging about housing and student life on Instagram.…
NewsTYS Newsletter 7/2022
19.9.2022

TYS Newsletter 7/2022

BlogNewsYou can now apply for access to Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill
11.5.2022

You can now apply for access to Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill

Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill has been completed and the space is now in…
NewsAutumn housing situation
10.8.2022

Autumn housing situation

TYS apartments available in August have all now been rented and apartments that become available…
NewsResults of customer satisfaction survey for 2021 published – apartments’ price-quality ratio and services received special praise from tenants
1.7.2022

Results of customer satisfaction survey for 2021 published – apartments’ price-quality ratio and services received special praise from tenants

TYS revised their customer satisfaction survey in early 2021. The survey system was based on…
NewsTYS Newsletter 6/2022
14.6.2022

TYS Newsletter 6/2022

NewsOn Wednesday 29th of June TYS Housing Office will clear the congestion of application processing and opens at 12.30 p.m.
28.6.2022

On Wednesday 29th of June TYS Housing Office will clear the congestion of application processing and opens at 12.30 p.m.

On Wednesday 29th of June TYS Housing Office will clear the congestion of application processing…
NewsTYS housing office has introduced a key pick-up locker for collecting keys
10.2.2022

TYS housing office has introduced a key pick-up locker for collecting keys

The TYS housing office has introduced a key pick-up locker, through which tenants can pick…
NewsOn Wednesday 8th of June, TYS Housing Office will open at 12 noon
7.6.2022

On Wednesday 8th of June, TYS Housing Office will open at 12 noon

On Wednesday 8th of June, TYS Housing Office will open at 12 noon due to…
NewsVAFT – the best kind of eye candy
13.5.2022

VAFT – the best kind of eye candy

The captivating video art festival Video Art Festival Turku (VAFT) is a visual treat at…
NewsTYS Newsletter 5/2022
6.5.2022

TYS Newsletter 5/2022

BlogNewsOn Wednesday 25th of May, TYS Housing Office will close at 12 noon and on Ascension Day, 26th of May, the office will be closed
24.5.2022

On Wednesday 25th of May, TYS Housing Office will close at 12 noon and on Ascension Day, 26th of May, the office will be closed

On Wednesday 25th of May, TYS Housing Office will close at 12 noon due to…
NewsOn Tuesday, 26th of April, the TYS housing office will close exceptionally at 1.30 p.m.
25.4.2022

On Tuesday, 26th of April, the TYS housing office will close exceptionally at 1.30 p.m.

On Tuesday, 26th of April, the TYS housing office will close exceptionally at 1.30 p.m.…
NewsTYS Newsletter 4/2022
12.4.2022

TYS Newsletter 4/2022

NewsTyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill will open its doors on May 10th! Come explore the space and enjoy the delicatessen bar
5.5.2022

Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill will open its doors on May 10th! Come explore the space and enjoy the delicatessen bar

Tyyssija´s common space TYS n´ Chill will open its doors on May 10th, 2022 at…
NewsChanges in TYS’s services and instructions during an exceptional situation caused by coronavirus
27.8.2020

Changes in TYS’s services and instructions during an exceptional situation caused by coronavirus

The article was updated on 13th April 2022 (starting from 19th April 2022 tenants can visit…
NewsWe are looking for summer employees to our customer service team
7.4.2022

We are looking for summer employees to our customer service team

We are looking for customer service advisors with good language skills (Finnish, English, and Swedish)…
BlogHousing office´s exceptional opening hours in Easter
12.4.2022

Housing office´s exceptional opening hours in Easter

Exceptional opening hours during Easter: On Maundy Thursday, 14th April the office is open 10:00-13:00.…
NewsChanges in the opening hours of TYS Housing Office starting from 1st April
6.4.2022

Changes in the opening hours of TYS Housing Office starting from 1st April

From the beginning of April, the TYS office will be open from Monday to Thursday…
NewsCounselling available to help process emotions, fear and worry about the war in Ukraine
4.3.2022

Counselling available to help process emotions, fear and worry about the war in Ukraine

Russia's attack on Ukraine has caused widespread shock among people in Finland. During the past…
NewsTYS Newsletter 3/2022
11.3.2022

TYS Newsletter 3/2022

BlogNewsTYS Newsletter 2/2022
11.2.2022

TYS Newsletter 2/2022

NewsA fault has been detected in our telephone exchange, which may result in cut off calls
24.3.2022

A fault has been detected in our telephone exchange, which may result in cut off calls

A fault has been detected in our telephone exchange, which may result in cut off…
NewsTYS housing office will be closed today, 8th February, from 11 a.m.
8.2.2022

TYS housing office will be closed today, 8th February, from 11 a.m.

The TYS housing office will be closed today, 8th February, from 11 a.m. due to…
BlogNewsTurku Good Construction Award for the Turku Student Village Foundation
3.2.2022

Turku Good Construction Award for the Turku Student Village Foundation

The Turku Cityscape Working Group has decided to award the Turku Good Construction Award 2021…
NewsTYS’s office has moved to new premises in Tyyssija
27.1.2022

TYS’s office has moved to new premises in Tyyssija

TYS's office has moved to new premises in Tyyssija. Starting from 27th January foundation´s office…
NewsTYS Newsletter 1/2022
21.1.2022

TYS Newsletter 1/2022

BlogNewsCustomer service´s telephone service closed on 26th January from 11.30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
26.1.2022

Customer service´s telephone service closed on 26th January from 11.30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

TYS's customer service´s telephone service is closed on Wednesday 26th January from 11.30 a.m. to…
NewsTYS Housing Office moves to Tyyssija
24.1.2022

TYS Housing Office moves to Tyyssija

TYS Housing Office will move to Tyyssija's new office premises 25th-26th January. The Housing Office…
NewsSustainable student housing is done together – join TYS’s shower challenge!
10.8.2021

Sustainable student housing is done together – join TYS’s shower challenge!

Eco-friendly and sustainable housing is a sum of many factors. On one hand, it derives…
NewsTYS Newsletter 10/2021
10.12.2021

TYS Newsletter 10/2021

NewsHave myself a Merry little first Christmas in Turku
16.12.2021

Have myself a Merry little first Christmas in Turku

Hello! I’m Kayla, an international graduate student from the United States. Here in Turku, I…
NewsOn Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed
3.12.2021

On Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed

On Finland´s Independence Day 6th December TYS housing office is closed Congratulations to 104-year old…
BlogThe effects of the JHL strike on the real estate services of the Turku Student Village Foundation
18.11.2021

The effects of the JHL strike on the real estate services of the Turku Student Village Foundation

JHL, the trade union for the public and welfare sectors, has announced that it will…
NewsOn 18th and 19th November the TYS Housing Office will have fewer customer service employees available – please prepare for longer queuing times
16.11.2021

On 18th and 19th November the TYS Housing Office will have fewer customer service employees available – please prepare for longer queuing times

On Thursday 18th November and Friday 19th November, the TYS Housing Office will have fewer…
BlogNewsBecome a mentor for the RESPONSE project!
1.2.2023

Become a mentor for the RESPONSE project!

Are you interested in environmental, climate or energy issues? Or perhaps you’re into communication, advocacy…
NewsWelcome to the announcement of the results of Tyyssija´s housing lottery on 17th November 2021 at 4 p.m.!
12.11.2021

Welcome to the announcement of the results of Tyyssija´s housing lottery on 17th November 2021 at 4 p.m.!

Welcome to the announcement of the results of the new heart of Student Village, Tyyssija´s,…
NewsThe rents of Turku Student Village Foundation apartments will not be raised for 2022 – security deposit will be waived permanently
9.11.2021

The rents of Turku Student Village Foundation apartments will not be raised for 2022 – security deposit will be waived permanently

Turku Student Village Foundation will not raise the rents of its apartments for 2022. Rents…
NewsApplication period for Tyyssija´s apartments has begun – see the instructions for applying!
1.10.2021

Application period for Tyyssija´s apartments has begun – see the instructions for applying!

The apartments of the new heart of Turku Student Village, Tyyssija, will be completed at…
NewsThe TYS Housing Office will introduce an electronic appointment system as of 8th November 2021
5.11.2021

The TYS Housing Office will introduce an electronic appointment system as of 8th November 2021

As of 8th November 2021, appointments can be made to the TYS Housing Office via…
BlogFrom small streams come great rivers – decreasing water consumption starts with little changes
4.11.2021

From small streams come great rivers – decreasing water consumption starts with little changes

There is a relatively large amount of clean water in relation to the population in…
NewsThe new tenant bloggers have been chosen!
25.10.2021

The new tenant bloggers have been chosen!

In September, we were looking for new tenant bloggers among our tenants to post Instagram…
NewsOn Tuesday, 19th October, the TYS housing office will close exceptionally at noon
18.10.2021

On Tuesday, 19th October, the TYS housing office will close exceptionally at noon

On Tuesday, 19th October, the housing office will close exceptionally at noon due to personnel…
BlogCAMPUSSPORT X TYS Geocaching route puts students on the move to explore TYS housing locations
5.10.2021

CAMPUSSPORT X TYS Geocaching route puts students on the move to explore TYS housing locations

During the academic year of 2020-21, student unions started worrying about how students had got…
BlogProviding good student housing is a sum of many things – My educational and interesting summer with TYS
24.9.2021

Providing good student housing is a sum of many things – My educational and interesting summer with TYS

My journey with TYS began in August 2015 as I moved into my first own…
NewsApplication period for Tyyssija´s apartments starts on 1st October, 2021!
15.9.2021

Application period for Tyyssija´s apartments starts on 1st October, 2021!

Beginning of the year 2022 will mark the completion of apartments at Tyyssija, the heart…
NewsWELCOME (BACK) from the” RESPONSE” mentor team!
9.9.2021

WELCOME (BACK) from the” RESPONSE” mentor team!

Hello fellow TYS tenants, are you full of energy after the summer break? The new…
NewsCould you be our next tenant blogger?
10.9.2021

Could you be our next tenant blogger?

We are seeking bloggers among our tenants to post about student life and living at…
NewsTV channel numbers in Telia cable television network will change on 31st August starting at 10 am
31.8.2021

TV channel numbers in Telia cable television network will change on 31st August starting at 10 am

TV channel numbers in Telia cable television network will be changed so the HD versions…
BlogNewsGet to know Turku and TYS’s housing locations on CampusSport geocaching routes
26.8.2021

Get to know Turku and TYS’s housing locations on CampusSport geocaching routes

Want to add easy and refreshing exercise to your day? Or maybe you have just…
NewsTYS apartments of September have now been offered
2.9.2021

TYS apartments of September have now been offered

The apartments of September have been offered. There might still be some cancellations.  Your application…
NewsTYS apartments of August have now been offered
20.7.2021

TYS apartments of August have now been offered

The apartments of August have been offered. There might still be some cancellation, especially in…
NewsOn Thursday, 24th of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on the Midsummer Eve, 25th of June, the office will be closed.
23.6.2021

On Thursday, 24th of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on the Midsummer Eve, 25th of June, the office will be closed.

On Thursday, 24th of June, TYS housing office will close at 1 p.m. and on…
NewsAutumn’s housing application process for new students has begun! – Students who have already started their studies can still apply for housing for June and July
3.5.2021

Autumn’s housing application process for new students has begun! – Students who have already started their studies can still apply for housing for June and July

Even though we are all now dreaming of summer, it is good to take some...
NewsHousing Office´s exceptional opening hours on 17th and 18th June
15.6.2021

Housing Office´s exceptional opening hours on 17th and 18th June

On Thursday, 17th June, the housing office will close already at 4 p.m. due to…
NewsOn Friday, 11th June, the housing office will close exceptionally at noon
10.6.2021

On Friday, 11th June, the housing office will close exceptionally at noon

On Friday, 11th June, the housing office will close exceptionally at noon due to personnel…
NewsNew Real Estate Manager Anssi Aalto starts working for the foundation
8.6.2021

New Real Estate Manager Anssi Aalto starts working for the foundation

In October 2020 Anssi Aalto was leafing through the Sunday edition of Turun Sanomat newspaper…
NewsRents of Kuunsilta apartments as of 1st August 2021 and transition to consumption-based water billing in the renovated apartments of the Kuunsilta housing location
27.5.2021

Rents of Kuunsilta apartments as of 1st August 2021 and transition to consumption-based water billing in the renovated apartments of the Kuunsilta housing location

On 18th March 2021, the Board of the Turku Student Village Foundation confirmed the rents…
NewsProblems have been detected in TYSBooking with sauna shift bookings. The fault is under investigation and it will be fixed as soon as possible
21.5.2021

Problems have been detected in TYSBooking with sauna shift bookings. The fault is under investigation and it will be fixed as soon as possible

Problems have been detected in TYSBooking with sauna shift bookings. The fault is under investigation…
NewsOn Ascension Day 13th May TYS Housing Office is closed
12.5.2021

On Ascension Day 13th May TYS Housing Office is closed

  On Ascension Day 13th May TYS Housing Office is closed
NewsWelcome to join TYS’s balcony and yard refurbishment campaign!
4.5.2021

Welcome to join TYS’s balcony and yard refurbishment campaign!

Processed with VSCO with c8 preset Are you a born “gardenista” whose hands are already…
NewsHousing application process for renovated apartments on the F-K stairs of Kuunsilta begins on 1st May
30.4.2021

Housing application process for renovated apartments on the F-K stairs of Kuunsilta begins on 1st May

Completely renovated new studios and one-bedroom apartments will be completed at the Kuunsilta housing location…
NewsNegative Vappu – Best way to be positive is to stay negative
29.4.2021

Negative Vappu – Best way to be positive is to stay negative

The key to a successful May Day is to celebrate in line with the coronavirus…
NewsTips for celebrating Vappu remotely
27.4.2021

Tips for celebrating Vappu remotely

This year, May Day, i.e. vappu, celebrations are a little different due to the coronavirus…
NewsTYS´s phone system will change 22nd April – due to the change, there may be a delay or interference with calls during the day
21.4.2021

TYS´s phone system will change 22nd April – due to the change, there may be a delay or interference with calls during the day

Our phone system will change 22nd April. Due to the change, there may be a…
NewsTurku Student Village Foundation has published their first sustainability report
6.5.2021

Turku Student Village Foundation has published their first sustainability report

Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) has published their first responsibility report together with their annual…
NewsWill you be working in Turku in the summer? You can rent an apartment from TYS!
3.4.2021

Will you be working in Turku in the summer? You can rent an apartment from TYS!

Do you have a summer job in Turku? Or perhaps you’re dreaming of spending the…
BlogNewsLinks and contact information incase corona worries you
19.3.2021

Links and contact information incase corona worries you

Changes in TYS’s services and instructions during coronavirus pandemic Recommendations and Restrictions Related to Coronavirus…
NewsTYS Housing Office will open on Tuesday 13th April exceptionally at 1 p.m.
12.4.2021

TYS Housing Office will open on Tuesday 13th April exceptionally at 1 p.m.

TYS Housing Office will open on Tuesday 13th April exceptionally at 1 p.m. due to…
BlogNewsCoronavirus Q&A for TYS tenants
24.3.2021

Coronavirus Q&A for TYS tenants

*Last updated on 10th January 2022* Where and when to get tested? If you get…
BlogNewsTYS Housing Offices opening hours during Easter
29.3.2021

TYS Housing Offices opening hours during Easter

On Easter, the housing office will be open on Maundy Thursday, 1st April, from 9…
NewsThe city of Turku’s Coronavirus Prevention Bus will visit Student Village again next weekend of 27th – 28th March, 2021
26.3.2021

The city of Turku’s Coronavirus Prevention Bus will visit Student Village again next weekend of 27th – 28th March, 2021

The city of Turku’s Coronavirus Prevention Bus will visit Student Village again next weekend of…
BlogNewsOn Tuesday, 23rd March, the TYS Housing office will open exceptionally 11 a.m.
16.3.2021

On Tuesday, 23rd March, the TYS Housing office will open exceptionally 11 a.m.

On Tuesday, 23rd March, the TYS Housing office will open exceptionally 11 a.m. due to…
BlogNewsThe city of Turku’s Coronavirus Prevention Bus in Student Village on the weekend of 20th – 21st March, 2021 – on Sunday with a extended schedule from 11 am to 5pm
19.3.2021

The city of Turku’s Coronavirus Prevention Bus in Student Village on the weekend of 20th – 21st March, 2021 – on Sunday with a extended schedule from 11 am to 5pm

A lot of infections have been detected in the Student Village area in recent days.…
NewsAn error has been detected in TYSBooking application
4.3.2021

An error has been detected in TYSBooking application

An error has been detected in TYSBooking application. The application does not work on all…
Kuvituskuva, jossa TYS:n strategiaa kuvitettuna polun omaiseen rakenteeseen.NewsTurku Student Village Foundation has updated its strategy – more affordable, communal living, and environmentally friendly apartments for students
22.2.2021

Turku Student Village Foundation has updated its strategy – more affordable, communal living, and environmentally friendly apartments for students

Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) has updated its strategy. The Foundation aims to meet constantly…
NewsTYS Housing Office will open on Wednesday 17th February exceptionally at 11 a.m.
15.2.2021

TYS Housing Office will open on Wednesday 17th February exceptionally at 11 a.m.

TYS Housing Office will open on Wednesday 17th February exceptionally at 11 a.m. due to…
NewsNew shared car for rent in the Student Village
5.2.2021

New shared car for rent in the Student Village

TYS and Omago Oy have brought a fully electric Nissan Leaf shared car to the…
BlogTYS Housing Office will close on Friday 12th February exceptionally at 2 p.m.
11.2.2021

TYS Housing Office will close on Friday 12th February exceptionally at 2 p.m.

TYS Housing Office will close on Friday 12th February exceptionally at 2 p.m. due to staff…
BlogNewsResident of the Student Village: Become a mentor for the RESPONSE project!
12.1.2021

Resident of the Student Village: Become a mentor for the RESPONSE project!

Are you interested in environmental, climate or energy issues? Or perhaps you’re into communication, advocacy…
BlogNewsPositive energy to Student Village – RESPONSE invites tenants to join in building an environmentally sustainable city
28.1.2021

Positive energy to Student Village – RESPONSE invites tenants to join in building an environmentally sustainable city

Where Aura River passes the Halinen Bridge and slowly meanders towards the heart of the…
NewsAnssi Aalto to start as new Real Estate Manager for the Turku Student Village Foundation
2.2.2021

Anssi Aalto to start as new Real Estate Manager for the Turku Student Village Foundation

Construction Engineer Anssi Aalto is the new real estate manager for the Turku Student Village…
BlogNewsTurku Student Village Foundation conducting a stakeholder survey on corporate responsibility plan
12.1.2021

Turku Student Village Foundation conducting a stakeholder survey on corporate responsibility plan

The Turku Student Village Foundation started preparations in 2020 for a corporate responsibility audit as…
NewsTYS expands customer experience project to measure customer satisfaction during their living with TYS
8.1.2021

TYS expands customer experience project to measure customer satisfaction during their living with TYS

In 2020 TYS launched development project to improve customer satisfaction. We have now moved to…
NewsHousing office´s opening hours during Christmas and New Year
14.12.2020

Housing office´s opening hours during Christmas and New Year

TYS's housing office is open exceptionally during Christmas and New Year: Thursday 17th December, the…
BlogNewsBy saving energy, you save nature – grab easy everyday energy-saving tips!
4.12.2020

By saving energy, you save nature – grab easy everyday energy-saving tips!

Although electricity and water are included in the rent in TYS’s apartments, it is good…
NewsTYS Housing Office will open on Thursday 17th December exceptionally at 10 am
14.12.2020

TYS Housing Office will open on Thursday 17th December exceptionally at 10 am

TYS Housing Office will open on Thursday 17th December exceptionally at 10 am due to…
NewsMoving from a year of challenges to a new one using familiar characteristics
3.12.2020

Moving from a year of challenges to a new one using familiar characteristics

It is often difficult to see which things and events shape a person, the interaction…
NewsWe are taking part in the European commission’s RESPONSE project – join us in building an energy-positive city district!
4.12.2020

We are taking part in the European commission’s RESPONSE project – join us in building an energy-positive city district!

TYS is taking part in the European commission’s RESPONSE project, funded by the Horizon 2020…
BlogNewsMaintenance services of Turku Student Village Foundation transfer to Arkea Oy at the beginning of December – door opening service and security guard’s phone numbers as well as maintenance service’s emergency service number will change!
23.11.2020

Maintenance services of Turku Student Village Foundation transfer to Arkea Oy at the beginning of December – door opening service and security guard’s phone numbers as well as maintenance service’s emergency service number will change!

Turku Student Village Foundation has tendered out the maintenance contract of their properties after the…
BlogA research project between TYS and the University of Turku encouraged to save water
12.11.2020

A research project between TYS and the University of Turku encouraged to save water

If you have lived in Aitiopaikka, Haliskylä or Yo-talo during the previous 12 months, you…
BlogNewsGrab easy everyday water-saving tips!
10.8.2021

Grab easy everyday water-saving tips!

Although electricity and water are included in the rent in TYS’s apartments, it is good…
NewsThe new tenant bloggers have been chosen! Get to know them!
29.10.2020

The new tenant bloggers have been chosen! Get to know them!

In September, we were looking for new tenant bloggers among our tenants to post Instagram…
BlogNewsTurku Student Village Foundation to streamline its administration
20.11.2020

Turku Student Village Foundation to streamline its administration

One era reached its end, when the delegation of the Turku Student Village Foundation, in…
BlogNewsThe rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will not be raised for 2021 – the rents of Ispuri shared apartments will be reduced
26.10.2020

The rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will not be raised for 2021 – the rents of Ispuri shared apartments will be reduced

Turku Student Village Foundation will not raise the rents of its apartments for 2021. However,…
BlogWhen, what and why? – housing renovation process ABC
15.10.2020

When, what and why? – housing renovation process ABC

Esthetical repairs of TYS’s apartments have been on the foundation’s tenants’ lips, and a lot…
NewsTYS Housing Office will be exceptionally closed on 4th November
2.11.2020

TYS Housing Office will be exceptionally closed on 4th November

TYS Housing Office will be exceptionally closed on Wednesday 4th November due to staff training.
BlogNewsTenant satisfaction survey provides tips for the development of TYS’s operations
6.10.2020

Tenant satisfaction survey provides tips for the development of TYS’s operations

TYS’s customer satisfaction survey was conducted in early 2020. There were three hundred more responses…
BlogNewsTYS Housing Office will be open on 6th October exceptionally from 1pm to 4 pm
5.10.2020

TYS Housing Office will be open on 6th October exceptionally from 1pm to 4 pm

TYS Housing Office will be open on 6th October exceptionally from 1pm to 4 pm…
BlogNewsRecycling and sorting your waste are acts for the environment! – this is how to sort and recycle correctly
4.11.2020

Recycling and sorting your waste are acts for the environment! – this is how to sort and recycle correctly

Did you know that over half the waste that is produced in TYS housing locations…
NewsOffice hours during summer
25.6.2020

Office hours during summer

TYS housing office is open only to customers picking up apartment keys or signing their…
BlogNewsTYS Housing Office will have new opening hours during August – other changes made to services due to the coronavirus epidemic will remain in effect
23.7.2020

TYS Housing Office will have new opening hours during August – other changes made to services due to the coronavirus epidemic will remain in effect

In August, TYS Housing office will serve tenants with new opening hours. Tenants picking up…
NewsIs your student home the prettiest in Turku or perhaps in the whole Finland? Enter in a competition and you can win prizes!
20.5.2020

Is your student home the prettiest in Turku or perhaps in the whole Finland? Enter in a competition and you can win prizes!

The Finnish Associations of Student Housing Organisations SOA ry and Finnish student housing organisations from…
NewsChanges in TYS’s services starting from 1st June 2020
7.5.2020

Changes in TYS’s services starting from 1st June 2020

On 4th May 2020, the Finnish government outlined an action plan for a hybrid strategy…
NewsOn Ascension Day 21st May and on Friday 22nd May the Housing Office is closed
20.5.2020

On Ascension Day 21st May and on Friday 22nd May the Housing Office is closed

  On Ascension Day 21st May and on Friday 22nd May the Housing Office is…
BlogNewsTYS’s chatbot Toivo gets an English-speaking friend – chatbot Hope started working on our website
12.5.2020

TYS’s chatbot Toivo gets an English-speaking friend – chatbot Hope started working on our website

About one year ago, Turku Student Village Foundation introduced a Finnish-speaking chatbot, Toivo, on its…
NewsHousing Offices opening hours during May Day (vappu)
28.4.2020

Housing Offices opening hours during May Day (vappu)

The Housing Office is open on the eve of May Day´s Eve 30th April from 11am…
NewsConstruction of Tyyssija has begun – earthworks and piling will continue during the coming weeks
23.4.2020

Construction of Tyyssija has begun – earthworks and piling will continue during the coming weeks

The construction works for Tyyssija housing location were started on 1 April. Before the project…
NewsReduced opening hours of TYS Housing Office and changes in the operations of services will remain in effect for the time being
21.4.2020

Reduced opening hours of TYS Housing Office and changes in the operations of services will remain in effect for the time being

TYS has decided to extend the reduced office hours of the TYS Housing Office and…
NewsStudent income during the exceptional situation caused by corona virus
7.4.2020

Student income during the exceptional situation caused by corona virus

Due to the corona virus, the income of many students has deteriorated for example as…
NewsReduced opening hours of TYS Housing Office and changes in the operations of services will remain in effect until 30th April
31.3.2020

Reduced opening hours of TYS Housing Office and changes in the operations of services will remain in effect until 30th April

TYS has decided to extend the reduced office hours of the TYS Housing Office and…
NewsThe Turku Student Village Foundation will launch the construction of the Tyyssija housing location – the new heart of the Student Village will provide versatile services and climate-friendly housing
27.3.2020

The Turku Student Village Foundation will launch the construction of the Tyyssija housing location – the new heart of the Student Village will provide versatile services and climate-friendly housing

The Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) has commissioned the construction of a new student housing…
NewsInstructions for tenants moving in at the beginning of April
26.3.2020

Instructions for tenants moving in at the beginning of April

The TYS Housing Office will exceptionally be open only at 12:00–16:00 from 1 April 2020…
NewsComfortable living in a shared apartment starts with mutual agreements – learn about the rules of shared apartments
6.10.2020

Comfortable living in a shared apartment starts with mutual agreements – learn about the rules of shared apartments

Comfortable living in a shared apartment starts with mutual agreements. TYS has compiled sample rules…
NewsTYS increases cleaning of shared spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
26.3.2020

TYS increases cleaning of shared spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

TYS has increased the clening of the facilities shared by tenants to prevent the spread…
NewsTYS Housing Offices opening hours during Easter
8.4.2020

TYS Housing Offices opening hours during Easter

On Easter, the housing office will only serve customers picking up apartment keys, and we…
NewsTYS´s Housing Offices opening hours reduced – Housing office is open from 24th March on weekdays between 11am and 3pm only to key-picking customers
23.3.2020

TYS´s Housing Offices opening hours reduced – Housing office is open from 24th March on weekdays between 11am and 3pm only to key-picking customers

Due to the exceptional situation caused by the coronation epidemic, TYS will reduce the opening…
NewsTYS Housing Office will have a limited service, the saunas and club rooms will be closed and only the necessary maintenance visits will be made from March 17th to March 31st due to the coronavirus epidemic
16.3.2020

TYS Housing Office will have a limited service, the saunas and club rooms will be closed and only the necessary maintenance visits will be made from March 17th to March 31st due to the coronavirus epidemic

TYS takes the coronavirus and the epidemic seriously. We want to protect our customers, our…
BlogNewsUpdated on 23rd March 2020: Follow the authorities coronavirus instructions
12.3.2020

Updated on 23rd March 2020: Follow the authorities coronavirus instructions

TYS takes the coronavirus and the epidemic seriously. We want to protect our customers, our…
NewsHousing office closed on Tuesday 10th of March
6.3.2020

Housing office closed on Tuesday 10th of March

Housing Office is closed on Tuesday 10th of March due to staff training.
NewsTYS launches SMS-based customer surveys
5.3.2020

TYS launches SMS-based customer surveys

Turku Student Village Foundation has initiated a wide-reaching development project to increase tenant experience. The…
NewsHave you always wondered how TYS´ apartment with a shared kitchen in the Student Village West looks like inside? Now you can explore apartments in Student Village in a virtual 3D-tour!
14.2.2020

Have you always wondered how TYS´ apartment with a shared kitchen in the Student Village West looks like inside? Now you can explore apartments in Student Village in a virtual 3D-tour!

Have you always wondered how TYS´ apartments with a shared kitchen in the Student Village…
NewsTenant Satisfaction Survey has arrived to your email – now is your chance to impact your housing!
31.1.2020

Tenant Satisfaction Survey has arrived to your email – now is your chance to impact your housing!

We have sent a traditional tenant satisfaction survey to all residents. Via a questionnaire link…
NewsHousing office opens its doors on Tuesday 28th January at 11am
24.1.2020

Housing office opens its doors on Tuesday 28th January at 11am

Housing Office opens its doors on Tuesday 28th January at 11am due to staff training.
BlogNewsOverall badge competition is here again! Design a overall badge for TYS for 2020!
15.1.2020

Overall badge competition is here again! Design a overall badge for TYS for 2020!

Last year was the first time we organised a overall badge competition, and the winner…
NewsHousing office closed on epiphany 6th January
3.1.2020

Housing office closed on epiphany 6th January

Housing office closed on Monday, 6th January due to a epiphany.
NewsMerry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!
20.12.2019

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!

http://youtu.be/OmyYt-aJTjE This year we donated Christmas card funds to Finland´s Red Cross´ friend activity that…
BlogNewsHousing office’s opening hours during Christmas and at the turn of the year
18.12.2019

Housing office’s opening hours during Christmas and at the turn of the year

On Friday, 20 December, the office will be open from 10 am to 3 pm.…
BlogNewsTrends in Turku and elsewhere
17.12.2019

Trends in Turku and elsewhere

Turku is a city with 190,000 residents, six universities and 40,000 students. If you were…
BlogNewsHolidays in the Student Village
17.12.2019

Holidays in the Student Village

Cheerful Christmas carols echo on the Inspehtorinkatu street at the heart of the Student Village.…
NewsThe housing office will close its doors exceptionally at 3pm on 5th December and will be closed on Independence Day, 6th December.
2.12.2019

The housing office will close its doors exceptionally at 3pm on 5th December and will be closed on Independence Day, 6th December.

The housing office will close its doors exceptionally at 3pm on 5th December and will be closed…
BlogNewsAn Alko and a pharmacy – responses to a Student Village service needs survey
2.12.2019

An Alko and a pharmacy – responses to a Student Village service needs survey

The board of the Turku Student Village Foundation decided, in connection with the preparation of…
NewsTYKY day for workplace health promotion – TYS staff get together to learn and develop and to visit Turku Castle
29.11.2019

TYKY day for workplace health promotion – TYS staff get together to learn and develop and to visit Turku Castle

The staff of Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) got together at Turku Castle for an…
NewsTYS Delegation autumn meeting discussed carbon-neutral Turku and confirmed the TYS action plan and budget for 2020
28.11.2019

TYS Delegation autumn meeting discussed carbon-neutral Turku and confirmed the TYS action plan and budget for 2020

The autumn meeting of the Delegation of the Student Village Foundation of Turku (TYS) took…
NewsApplication period for the refurbished apartments in Kuunsilta has begun! New tenants will be able to move into the apartments on February 1st 2020
1.11.2019

Application period for the refurbished apartments in Kuunsilta has begun! New tenants will be able to move into the apartments on February 1st 2020

At the beginning of July, TYS started the refurbishment of the A, B, C, D…
NewsHousing office closed on Wednesday 20th November
19.11.2019

Housing office closed on Wednesday 20th November

Housing office is closed on Wednesday 20th November due to staff training.
NewsTYS housing location’s waste management is now carbon neutral
4.11.2019

TYS housing location’s waste management is now carbon neutral

TYS has acquired a carbon neutral waste management service for all its housing locations. Carbon…
NewsThe rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will be revised for 2020 – a pilot project for ending security deposit payments will start next year
28.10.2019

The rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation will be revised for 2020 – a pilot project for ending security deposit payments will start next year

The apartment rents of the Turku Student Village Foundation´s buildings will be revised in accordance…
NewsOn Friday, October 25th, the housing office is closed
22.10.2019

On Friday, October 25th, the housing office is closed

On Friday, October 25th, the housing office is closed due to key inventory.
NewsThe Finnish Red Cross training in Student Village East on Saturday, 26th October 2019
16.10.2019

The Finnish Red Cross training in Student Village East on Saturday, 26th October 2019

A national Red Cross preparedness training is taking place in Student Village East on Saturday,…
BlogExperienceFarewell
9.10.2019

Farewell

Everything comes to an end and my time writing this blog is not an exception.…
BlogNewsBrun…what?
4.10.2019

Brun…what?

If you are living in Finland, you must know by now that Fazer is a…
BlogExperienceFinnish Sea
26.9.2019

Finnish Sea

“I wish you a kinder sea” wrote Emily Dickinson in a letter to a friend.…
BlogNewsWhat is really like….. to study in Finland.
19.9.2019

What is really like….. to study in Finland.

Before I even knew I was going to study my degree in Turku, I only…
BlogExperienceNewsThe time I wanted to go to the doctor but I didn’t know where
11.9.2019

The time I wanted to go to the doctor but I didn’t know where

I think there’s a very limited number of people who actually likes to go to…
NewsAre TYS´s new tenant blogger?
9.9.2019

Are TYS´s new tenant blogger?

We are seeking bloggers among our tenants to post about student life and living at…
BlogExperienceThe amazing transformation
6.9.2019

The amazing transformation

Turku is a city in constant transformation, and even though I should be used to…
NewsYo-kylä Block Party is here again!
6.9.2019

Yo-kylä Block Party is here again!

Yo-kylä Block party is here again! Year 2019 will offer you a variety of local…
NewsSeptember´s apartment situation
23.8.2019

September´s apartment situation

The apartments becoming available in September have now been allocated and there may only be…
BlogNewsResults of the customer satisfaction survey
4.9.2019

Results of the customer satisfaction survey

Turku Student Village Foundation (TYS) carried out a customer satisfaction survey in spring 2019. The…
BlogExperienceIf you want to lose weight, come to Finland!
21.8.2019

If you want to lose weight, come to Finland!

One of the things I most heard my friends saying, after a few months of…
NewsMissing floor plans in the apartment search
16.8.2019

Missing floor plans in the apartment search

During server upgrade, some of the floor plans have disappeared from the website apartment search.…
BlogExperienceWhat’s that smell??
12.8.2019

What’s that smell??

Turku has a smell, at night. I know it because I’ve walked the streets, late…
BlogNewsUnexpected outcomes of being an International Student.
7.8.2019

Unexpected outcomes of being an International Student.

I must admit it: anxiety is my middle name, that’s why I’m always trying to…
NewsAugust´s apartment situation
11.7.2019

August´s apartment situation

The apartments becoming available in August have now been allocated and there may only be…
BlogExperienceTurku International Market
2.8.2019

Turku International Market

I was still digesting all the food I had at the Medieval Festival, when I…
BlogExperienceMedieval Turku
24.7.2019

Medieval Turku

When I passed by the city centre, on the afternoon of June 27th, I was…
BlogResidence Permit extension
17.7.2019

Residence Permit extension

Only those coming from a country outside the European Union, know how much it takes…
BlogExperienceAbout the time I went to the beach in Finland
12.7.2019

About the time I went to the beach in Finland

Around 80% of the times I mention I’m from Mexico, people say “Oh I’ve been…
NewsCongratulations to all accepted to study in Turku!
28.6.2019

Congratulations to all accepted to study in Turku!

Have you remembered to apply for an apartment with us and have you delivered your…
BlogExperienceMidnight Sun, My Love.
3.7.2019

Midnight Sun, My Love.

I’m pretty sure we’ve all heard about the northern lights, but have you heard about…
BlogThe time I got lost
26.6.2019

The time I got lost

Many years ago, a cousin from a different city was visiting my family. He went…
NewsThe Turku Student Village Foundation to start renovating the Kuunsilta recidential blocks
25.6.2019

The Turku Student Village Foundation to start renovating the Kuunsilta recidential blocks

The Turku Student Village Foundation will start renovating Kuunsilta A, B, C, D and E…
NewsOffice hours during Midsummer
17.6.2019

Office hours during Midsummer

Housing office closes at 13.00 on Thursday 20 June Housing office closed on Midsummer's Eve…
BlogNewsA dilemma called holiday
17.6.2019

A dilemma called holiday

Summer is the best time for a holiday, but what happens if you just enjoy…
BlogProfessors Day (in Mexico)
14.6.2019

Professors Day (in Mexico)

For as long as I can remember, May was a busy month when I was…
BlogExperienceNewsWhere did I leave the key?
27.8.2019

Where did I leave the key?

I walked faster as the clouds in the sky were becoming darker. I thought I…
BlogNewsOffice hours during Midsummer
16.6.2020

Office hours during Midsummer

Housing office closes at 13.00 on Thursday 18th June. Housing office closed on Midsummer's Eve…
NewsInterruptions in TYS Booking on Thursday 6th June
5.6.2019

Interruptions in TYS Booking on Thursday 6th June

There will be maintenance breaks in TYS Booking reservation system  on Thursday, 6 June. We…
BlogGood day sunshine!
3.6.2019

Good day sunshine!

One of the things I’ve learned living in Turku, is that Finland is either all…
BlogNewsFinnish air quality
29.5.2019

Finnish air quality

During the past few weeks, people in Mexico city have been struggling due to the…
NewsThe Housing Office is closed on 30th May
29.5.2019

The Housing Office is closed on 30th May

The Housing Office is closed on 30th May because of Ascension Day.
BlogLife goes on….. when you are abroad
24.5.2019

Life goes on….. when you are abroad

I was abroad when my very best friend got married. It was impossible for me…
NewsOffice is closed on Thursday 23.5.
20.5.2019

Office is closed on Thursday 23.5.

The housing office is exceptionally closed on Thursday 23rd May due to staff training.
BlogOnce Upon a Time, in a Parallel Universe…
15.5.2019

Once Upon a Time, in a Parallel Universe…

When I was a child, I used to play a movie in my head, over…
NewsSorjonen
10.5.2019

Sorjonen

When I was planning my trip to Turku, I started researching basic aspects about Finnish…
NewsNew website and Tenant Pages of the Student Village Foundation of Turku are now in use
7.5.2019

New website and Tenant Pages of the Student Village Foundation of Turku are now in use

The new website and Tenant Pages of the Student Village Foundation of Turku (TYS) were…
NewsOffice hours during Vappu (Labor Day)
30.4.2019

Office hours during Vappu (Labor Day)

On the eve of Labor Day, April 30, the office closes at 1pm. On Labor…
NewsElections in Finland.
23.4.2019

Elections in Finland.

My mom always warned me about the three topics I shouldn’t talk about, in order...
NewsWho am I in spring?
12.4.2019

Who am I in spring?

  Sunny days in Turku are -in my personal opinion- like a dream come true....
NewsFarewell, Flatmate for two months.
5.4.2019

Farewell, Flatmate for two months.

  When I moved in to the new apartment, one of the things that concerned...
News(Ugly)Singing in a different country.
25.3.2019

(Ugly)Singing in a different country.

When we are kids, we all go through the phase “I want to be a...
NewsYou fooled me, Finland.
20.3.2019

You fooled me, Finland.

A couple weeks ago, right after I was mastering the art of walking in incredibly...
NewsWhat did you say?
4.3.2019

What did you say?

There’s something I call “the look”. Do you know that feeling when you’re visiting another...
NewsIs Finland trying to kill me?
27.2.2019

Is Finland trying to kill me?

Ok, there’s a small possibility I’m being dramatic -again-, but I’ve been having a really...
NewsHow to survive to…. an internal transfer.
22.2.2019

How to survive to…. an internal transfer.

The first time a saw a fox in my life, was during my first week...
NewsValentine’s Day, a guide to survive (with your significant one)
13.2.2019

Valentine’s Day, a guide to survive (with your significant one)

There is so much love for us to share. This is our time to fall…
NewsOnce Upon a Time…
4.2.2019

Once Upon a Time…

There was a Castle. It was made out of stone and mud, with high ceilings,...
NewsExchange Students: What to expect, part 2
28.1.2019

Exchange Students: What to expect, part 2

In the last post, I exposed a bit the uncertainty I felt when I first...
NewsExchange Students: What to expect
14.1.2019

Exchange Students: What to expect

I’ve seen many people from the nearby buildings moving in and out.  Undoubtedly, January is...
NewsRoommates are good
7.1.2019

Roommates are good

One of the most common fears about studying abroad I’ve heard from international students, is...
NewsNew Year’s Resolution
3.1.2019

New Year’s Resolution

When I was younger and full of hope, new year’s eve was my favorite holiday....
NewsHow to Survive to….. Christmas abroad.
3.1.2019

How to Survive to….. Christmas abroad.

Spending Christmas holidays away from home, might be one of the biggest challenges of studying...

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