Articles with category: Press release
On this page you will find all our published news stories, statements, press releases and blog posts in one place. You can use the categories below to filter the results. You can also search for articles on a specific topic. The topics are marked with a #-symbol in each article.
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Jasmin Tuominen is the new President of the Finnish Student Sports Federation
Published:The General Assembly of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) elected a new Board for 2027, celebrated successes and planned for the futured.
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The Finnish Student Sports Federation’s General Assembly will be held in Lahti on November 4–5
Published:The member organisations of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) will meet in Lahti Federation’s General Assembly on 4–5 November. The meeting will decide on next year's activities and reward distinguished developers of university sports.
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Liikunnallista elämäntapaa edistävien järjestöjen kumppanuustyö etenee
Published:Kumppanuuspöytä II kokosi yhteen liikunnallista elämäntapaa edistävien, valtion yleisavustusta saavien järjestöjen edustajat toiseen viralliseen, yhteiseen tapaamiseenHelsinkiin keskiviikkona 7.10. Tapaamisessa tehtiin tilannekatsaus tähän asti tehtyyn työhön, ja suunnattiin katseita kohti marraskuuta ja ministeri Poutalan Pyöreää pöytää.
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Kajaani University of Applied Sciences joins the Finnish Student Sports Federation
Published:OLL’s membership continues to grow as KAMK becomes the 12th institution of higher education to join the Finnish Student Sports Federation.
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Tammila and Alatalo win medals in Albania – European Student Championships 2026 end in successes for Helsinki University and Haaga-Helia
Published:Ida Tammila won the silver medal in the weight class for competitors under 46 kilograms in taekwondo, while Anna Alatalo won bronze for taekwondo forms in the European Universities Combat Sports Championships in Tirana. The two medals were the only ones awarded not only to athletes in combat sports but also the only ones won by Finnish competitors at the 2026 EUC Championships. The Finnish Student Sports Federation wishes to congratulate the medalists!
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Liikunnallista elämäntapaa edistävät järjestöt yhteistyöhön
Published:Liikunnallista elämäntapaa edistävät, valtion yleisavustusta saavat järjestöt ovat aloittaneet yhteistyön liikunnallisen elämäntavan edistämisen roolituksista ja yhteisestä vaikuttamisesta.
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The European Universities Combat Sports Championships will take place in September
Published:The last European student championships of the year will take place in Tirana, Albania on 8–16.9, when it is time for combat sports. As Finland’s medal score for this year is 0 after the summer’s EUSA Games, the team heading to Tirana will be responsible for this year’s success.
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OLL challenges students to a Studies on the Move idea competition
Published:The Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) is challenging university students to come up with new ideas for adding movement and exercise! The winner will receive valuable support for the activities of their student community.
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The super popular Askelviikot event starts in September – join OLL’s Student Series!
Published:The Finnish Student Sports Federation OLL and the Finnish Workers’ Sports Federation TUL want to encourage university students to get moving in September. This year’s Askelviikot (Step Weeks), taking place 7–20.9, will end on UNESCO’s International Day of University Sport, when university sports are celebrated all over the world.
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Holiday hours of the OLL office
Published:The office of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) is closed throughout July.
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Active lifestyle to be included in higher education legislation – OLL publishes its goals for the 2027 parliamentary elections
Published:The Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) aims to strengthen the role of higher education institutions in developing the conditions for student physical activity and to ensure that higher education students are recognised as a distinct stakeholder group in sports and physical activity policy.
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Aalto University becomes a member of the Finnish Student Sports Federation
Published:Aalto University is the fourth university and the 11th institution of higher education to join the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL).
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The annual SELL Games start today in Riga
Published:Finland is sending a team of nearly forty athletes to the Games to be held in Riga, Latvia, on May 22–24.
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OLL alumnus Risto Nieminen received the Grand Cross of Merit for Physical Culture and Sports
Published:President of the Republic Alexander Stubb awarded The Grand Cross of Merit for Finnish Physical Education and Sports to long-time student sports influencer Risto Nieminen. The Finnish Student Sports Federation congratulates!
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Diaconia University of Applied Sciences joins the Finnish Student Sports Federation
Published:Another university has joined the ranks of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL).
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Humak University of Applied Sciences and the University of Eastern Finland join the Finnish Student Sports Federation
Published:The Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) gained two new university members at the beginning of March.
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Tuulia Viljanen appointed as Communications and Organization Coordinator – changes at the OLL office
Published:Family and study leave causes changes at the office of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL).
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Call for development funding for club activities to open – major changes to the funding principles
Published:The 2026 development funding for club activities will exceptionally focus on summer activities and the employment of young people during the summer. The application period is short and begins in early March. Finnish Student Sports Federation will, as usual, provide support in preparing applications.
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SELL Student Games, will be held in Riga, Latvia on May 22–24, 2026
Published:The most fun student sports event of the year, the SELL Student Games, will be held in Riga, Latvia on May 22–24, 2026.
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The OLL Board divided areas of responsibilities
Published:The OLL Board constituted itself at its meeting on 19 January.
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Four universities of applied sciences join OLL at the turn of the year
Published:Haaga–Helia, Metropolia, Häme University of Applied Sciences and Tampere University of Applied Sciences will join the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) as members from the beginning of 2026.
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Changes to the Development Support for Sports Clubs
Published:These changes are not optimal for student sports clubs.
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OLL Awards to Laurea and Metropolia
Published:The Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) has awarded the OLL Trophy to Laurea University of Applied Sciences and its student union Laureamko. The Flame of the Year award went to Aleks Vaak, a student at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
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Martta Sopanen was elected president of OLL
Published:The 2026 board of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) was elected at the General Assembly in Jyväskylä.
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Åbo Akademi joined the Finnish Student Sports Federation
Published:As of 1 November 2025, Åbo Akademi University became an ordinary university member of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL).
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The Finnish Student Sports Federation’s General Assembly will be held in Jyväskylä on November 5–6
Published:The member organisations of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) will meet in Jyväskylä Federation’s General Assembly on 5–6 November. The meeting will decide on next year's activities and reward distinguished developers of university sports.
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University of Jyväskylä joins the Finnish Student Sports Federation as an ordinary member
Published:As of 1 November 2025, the University of Jyväskylä will become an ordinary member of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL). It will be the second higher education institution to join OLL under the new membership model.
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Over 3 million steps collected in the student category of Askelviikot
Published:The OLL student series of Askleviikot (Step Weeks) encouraged participants to increase their everyday physical activity.
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"The Time for a break?" campaign encourages university students and teachers to reduce sitting
Published:This year, the Finnish Student Sports Federation OLL’s annual #BeActive weeks 22.9–3.10 aim to get people to pay attention to taking breaks from sitting while studying. Moving your body while studying improves the ability to study, but students still sit 10.5 hours per day.
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OLL Student Series Invites University Students to Join Askelviikot
Published:The popular Askelviikot (Step Weeks) will be held this year from September 8th to 21st. In addition to the general category and the 65+ category, Finnish Workers' Sports Federation is launching a new OLL Student Series specifically for university students! The series is organized in collaboration with the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL).
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