AAVA x KUJ goes AATU 2025
The shores of the Aura River and its iconic riverboats are calling all landlubbers and sea dogs to earn the world’s only river-worthy academic badge! On Thursday, May 8, AYY’s Community Section Aava and KY’s Culture Committee KUJ are heading to Turku for the traditional Academic Aurajokilaivuri Examination - AATU. Rumor has it that the boldest sailors might even qualify for the Captain’s Certificate during the same night!
For the first time ever, there’s also the Retiree Bus, organized by Aava’s Master's Committee! This bus follows the same route to Turku, allowing you to complete the main event at your own pace - but heads straight back home afterward. That means: AATU without the afterparty, and early bedtime!
- Afterparty at Nightclub Marilyn & Vegas (aka Lygas).
- Regular ticket includes round-trip transport from Otaniemi to Turku, event access, overall patch, entrance to Lygas, and cloakroom at the afterparty.
- Tickets must be picked up at the pre-party (Konemiehentie 3) between 10:00–11:00 AM before boarding the bus.
WHAT: Aava x KUJ goes AATU
WHERE: Otaniemi → Turku → Otaniemi
DEPARTURE: May 8 at 11:00 AM, Konemiehentie 3
RETURN: May 9 at 2:30 AM from Turku central square; buses arrive in Otaniemi around 4:30 AM
DRESS CODE: Student overalls
PRICE: €40 (Retiree Bus), €45 (Regular Bus)
PRE-PARTY: At Saha (Konemiehentie 3), 10:00–11:00
AATU website: https://aatu.fi/