Welcome to read the newsletter for LUT students!

The newsletter is published twice a semester and contains the most important news of the period.

"Inhale the future, exhale the past." - Thought for the day

Wappu is here! 🎉

Lappeenranta , The Longest Wappu in Finland is already here!

You can find the Wappu schedule and event descriptions on the official website.

Make sure to follow the website and Instagram account (@suomenpisinwappu) to stay up to date with all Wappu events!

Lahti Wappu has also started! 🎊

Get ready for 4 weeks of Wappu full of different events ! There’s definitely something for everyone.
Check out instructions for getting your Wappu pass and the event schedule on Instagram @lahoevents.

You can also find the full Lahti Wappu program on LTKY's website.

How and where do you live during your studies?

Take part in the student housing survey and share your current housing situation and wishes.

The survey is carried out in cooperation with LUT and LAB and student housing providers. The results will be used to improve student housing in our study cities. The survey is completely anonymous and takes about 5–10 minutes to complete.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

MOVEO Sport and Well-being Services

Lahti:

• Spring semester group exercise classes end for the summer on 10.5. and ball game groups end 22.5. Remote exercise classes and break exercise sessions end on 8.5.
• Spring semester feedback survey is open, and you can fill it from the attached link for a chance to win next semester’s membership or a movie ticket! The survey is open until 31.5.2026. https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/4BA070723B730B83
• Summertime memberships will be available in LUT Shop on 30.4.2026. NOTE! Spring semester membership is valid until 30.8.2026 and includes summertime use.
• Sports and culture appro LiiKu Appro is happening next autumn on 9.9.2026! Mark the date into your calendar and come experience all the hobbies Lahti has to offer!

Lappeenranta:

• Spring semester group exercise classes and ball game groups end for the summer on 8.5.2026, after which sports halls will be reservable for MOVEO members. Remote exercise classes and break exercise sessions end on 8.5.
• Spring semester feedback survey is open, and you can fill it from the attached link for a chance to win next semester’s membership or a movie ticket! The survey is open until 31.5.2026. https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/4BA070723B730B83
• Summertime memberships will be available in LUT Shop on 30.4.2026. NOTE! Spring semester membership is valid until 30.8.2026 and includes summertime use.
• Sports and culture appro LiiKu Appro is happening next autumn on 9.9.2026! Mark the date into your calendar and come experience all the hobbies Lappeenranta has to offer!

Summer Opening Hours of the Community Spaces and Wishes for the Upcoming Autumn

The community spaces on campus will operate with reduced opening hours from May 18 to June 12. During this period, the community spaces will be open Tuesday to Thursday from 9:00 to 15:00 for casual hangouts and service guidance. On Mondays and Fridays, the community spaces will be closed.

The community spaces will be on summer break and closed from June 13 to August 2. The autumn semester of the community spaces will start on August 3, with a new program, more details of which will be announced later on eLUT and in the community spaces by August. 

We would be happy to receive feedback on the first spring semester of the community spaces, as well as wishes and ideas for the upcoming autumn. Don't hesitate to share your thoughts and ideas with the community coordinators:

Lappeenranta Community Space: Elina Tulikoura,
elina.tulikoura@lut.fi, +358 40 718 4443
Lahti Community Space: Annukka Kortepuro,
annukka.kortepuro@lut.fi, +358 50 408 7863

A warm thank you already for this past spring and for all the lovely encounters in the community spaces ❤️

MIELI Short term crisis support via phone or video

If you are an English speaker living in Finland, one-to-one crisis support is available via video or phone counselling. Conversations are confidential and typically take place over a few sessions.

An appointment with a crisis counsellor provides a safe space to talk about how things feel right now. This is low-threshold crisis help; no referral is needed.
You can book an appointment with a crisis worker for a remote consultation through our booking system. Counselling for difficult life situations - MIELI

If you cannot find a time that works for you right now, please check the page again soon, as new appointments are added weekly.

The Sekasin Live discussion support service at the Lappeenranta campus will go on its summer break starting May 20 and will resume on August 12 at the Lappeenranta campus community space, on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 15:00.
During the summer, low-threshold discussion support in Lappeenranta is available by contacting katariina.muhli@mieliek.fi or calling +358 40 415 5815.

How about spending spring 2027 abroad? 

There are still plenty of exciting exchange study options available – did you know that all selected students get a grant.

LUT Academic Library

Lappeenranta Campus Library will be closed in summer longer than usual
During the summer 2026 there will be radiator repair work in Lappeenranta Campus Library. Because of the repair work the library will close June 26th. We will open the library again in August.
Plan ahead, and borrow the books you need early in the summer. Follow the library's announcements to find out the exact closure time once the work schedule has been finalized.

Thesis writer, do you need help with finding good sources for your thesis?
LUT Academic Library offers personal information retrieval guidance remotely at your convenience, especially for thesis writers. Book the guidance. 

Thesis writer, are you planning to graduate during the spring semester?
Please, make sure you submit your thesis to LUTPub by 21.6., so it will be handled before the library’s summer holidays. Check the exact dates for summer break later in the LUTPub saving instructions guide.

Career Services

LUT Career Spark internship and Master's thesis subsidy is meant to ease our students' employment and to support their integration into working life outside their home country.

Do you need help with your job-hunting skills or career planning? 

Find Your Career is your guide for career planning and job hunting in the Finnish labor market. You can use the platform to study the themes you are interested in whenever you need them - regardless of the time, place, or the stage of your studies.

Student–Alumni Afterwork on 23 April in Lahti

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring evening where you’ll hear career stories and gain valuable insights from alumni about their journey from student life to working life. We do this together with Future Talents programme.

Read more and register here. 😉 Places are limited, so make sure to secure yours early.

Congratulations to all graduates and good luck for the future!