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Application for the AYY's SYL General Assembly Delegation and as a candidate for the SYL Board is now open!
National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) represents university students in national decision-making. The action plan and policy paper guiding SYL's advocacy work are approved at the General Assembly, which also elects the Executive Board. The 2024 General Assembly will take place on 15-16 November 2024. In this news item, you will find instructions on how to register for the AYY SYL delegation to the General Assembly and how to stand as a AYY's candidate for the AYY SYL Board .
Tempaus – harnessing community for advocacy work
This autumn, Aalto University Student Union will organise Tempaus after a break of several years. Kaikkien käsien jälki Tempaus (“A Collective Handprint”) takes place on the hundredth anniversary of the engineer with a sturdy beard, a mythical figure that supervises the actions of engineering students. In his article, Juuso Määttä delves into the history of Tempaus.
Government cuts put a stop to the construction of student housing
We are shocked by the recent cuts of the Finnish Government which put student housing and its construction at stake. In its session on spending limits, the Government made significant cuts to the special group investment grants for student housing construction, which makes the commencement of already planned housing projects in the capital region uncertain and complicates the housing situation for students as well as the housing activities of the Aalto University Student Union (AYY).
Changes to deposits in the autumn
There will be changes to the deposit policy. In the future, deposits will not be collected from all tenants, but only in certain situations.Commitments and press releases
Government cuts put a stop to the construction of student housing
We are shocked by the recent cuts of the Finnish Government which put student housing and its construction at stake. In its session on spending limits, the Government made significant cuts to the special group investment grants for student housing construction, which makes the commencement of already planned housing projects in the capital region uncertain and complicates the housing situation for students as well as the housing activities of the Aalto University Student Union (AYY).
Changes to deposits in the autumn
There will be changes to the deposit policy. In the future, deposits will not be collected from all tenants, but only in certain situations.
Acknowledgements awarded at the AYY14 Annual Ball
Acknowledgements were awarded to outstanding members of the Aalto community at AYY's 14th annual ball on 18 May 2024.
The theme of Tempaus is now clear: increasing the appreciation of volunteer work in Finland
The Tempaus Order of the engineer with a sturdy beard, Sheryl Tokyo, and Kunniamursu was read at Aalto Open Air and the Declaration of Wappu Madness.
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Tempaus – harnessing community for advocacy work
This autumn, Aalto University Student Union will organise Tempaus after a break of several years. Kaikkien käsien jälki Tempaus (“A Collective Handprint”) takes place on the hundredth anniversary of the engineer with a sturdy beard, a mythical figure that supervises the actions of engineering students. In his article, Juuso Määttä delves into the history of Tempaus.
Why am I voting in the EU elections?
Aalto University Student Union’s Vice Chair Mantė Žygelytė wrote a blog post on why she is going to vote in the European elections.
Mental Health Week held in the shadow of students’ mental health crisis
This week is Students’ Mental Health Week, aiming to address the alarming mental health situation of students and to foster a more mentally healthy learning environment in higher education communities.
Sofia Tynkkynen, Chair of ASY, the Housing Cooperative, talks about her year in tenant democracy.
Sofia Tynkkynen, Chair of ASY, the Housing Cooperative, talks about her year in tenant democracy.Come work for AYY!
Aalto University Student Union employs 40 people, ranging from professionals who are just starting their careers to very experienced employees.
AYY live
At AYY live, you can follow the Representative Council meetings, among other things.
Housing
AYY owns 2,600 apartments in the metropolitan area, providing homes for 3,200 student union members.
