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Call for applications for student representatives in the administration of Aalto University
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) is seeking for student representatives in the Aalto University administration for the year 2027. The call for applications opens on 10 November and closes on 30 November 2026 at 4.00 pm. The Board of the Student Union chooses the student representatives by 23 December 2026.
Political parties, hit the brakes on cuts affecting students before you drive the generation of experts off a cliff
On 26 Oct 2026, the Ministry of Finance (VM) published an expenditure and structural survey and tax survey, accompanied by a list of measures, to support the next government in making adjustments related to the debt brake. AYY finds the proposals concerning.
Saska Kolehmainen appointed Former of the Board, Antti Puska appointed Representative Council Chair
Aalto University Student Union’s Representative Council appointed Saska Kolehmainen as Former of the AYY Board and Antti Puska as Chair of the 2027 Representative Council.
No to HSL price increases – students’ wallets can’t take any more!
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) urges HSL to stop its continuous ticket price increases. Raising fares year after year is neither a sustainable nor a long-term solution to HSL’s financial challenges. Instead, the member municipalities must increase their contributions. This statement was sent to the HSL Board on October 22.
Open call for artwork for AYY’s art collection
AYY’s annual art collection open call is open until 20 November 2026.
Never stop the madness: pulling the rug out from under young people again
AYY Board Member Antti Puska and Education Policy Specialist Totti Korpua have written a blog post sharing their thoughts on the discussion about tuition fees on the Day for Free Education.
Volunteers and positions of trust appointed for 2027
Aalto University Student Union has a wide range of volunteers working in sections, committees and other positions of trust. Volunteer recruitment is open annually from October to January. Volunteers appointed for 2027 will be announced on this page as the decisions are confirmed. Congratulations to new volunteers and thank you to all the applicants!
Advance booking of venues for the spring of 2027
AYY’s associations have the right to book the student union´s rental saunas, event venues and meeting rooms in advance. On these booking rounds, bookings are made for the period of Mon 4 Jan 2027 to Sun 1 Aug 2027.
Call for applications for student representatives in the Doctoral Programme Committees and the Doctoral Education Working Group of Aalto University
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) opens a call for applications for student representatives in the Aalto University Doctoral Programme Committees and the Doctoral Education Working Group (DEWG) for the year 2027.
A secondary call for applications for student representatives in the administration of Aalto University
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) is seeking student representatives in the Aalto University administration for the year 2026. The secondary call for applications opens on 24 September and closes 11 October at 23.59. The Board of the Student Union chooses the student representatives by 31th October 2026.
AYY proposes Joona Lipponen as Chair of the SYL Board
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) proposes Joona Lipponen as Chair of the 2027 Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL). The Board will be elected at the general assembly in Espoo on 13–14 Nov 2026.
AYY’s parliamentary election programme emphasises action to strengthen faith in the future
AYY’s parliamentary election programme emphasises action to strengthen faith in the future
