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For the media
On this page, you can find press releases regarding the operations of Aalto University Student Union, statements and the image files for media usage.
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All email addresses are firstname.lastname@ayy.fi. The contact details of all employees and volunteers can be found here.
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AYY’s press releases and statements
AYY’s new student housing building completed in Otaniemi – 153 new student apartments
Aalto University Student Union’s (AYY) new student building in Otaniemi was completed on 31 July 2026. Otakaari 15 brings 153 new student apartments to the metropolitan area, providing homes for approximately 200 Aalto University students. All apartments have been rented.
The new Design Notebook has been published
The brand-new Design Notebook is now available and can be collected from AYY service office or Kipsari student restaurant free of charge. The notebook was designed by Wenjia Tang, a master’s student in Visual Communication Design, who won the design competition earlier this year.
The proposal for an overall reform of student financial aid is disappointing
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) made a statement on the legislative proposal of the Ministry of Education and Culture concerning the comprehensive reform of student financial aid. The proposal is disappointing because it does not solve the core problems of student financial aid or improve the livelihoods of students.
New additions to the advocacy team – Rico Martikainen and Totti Korpua join AYY
Aalto University Student Union has appointed Rico Martikainen as Manager of Advocacy and Communications and Totti Korpua as Advocacy Specialist for education policy. Martikainen started in the position on 25 May, and Korpua on 7 Apr.Logo Bank
