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Results of the member vote have been confirmed
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) held the first member vote in its history at the end of April. A majority of those who voted wished to keep the internet connection included in the rent unchanged and considered Trinet, the internet service owned by AYY, to be important.
The member vote opens – share your opinion on the internet connection speed and the importance of Trinet
AYY has received a request for a member vote and has decided to open the first member vote in the student union’s history. Through this vote, we will gather members’ views on the internet connection speed and the importance of Trinet as a service provider. The electronic vote will be open from 12 noon on 27 Apr until 18.00 on 30 Apr and all AYY members can vote.
AYY member – please respond to our member survey!
We would like to hear your thoughts on what is working well in the student union, which areas could be improved, and how we can best serve our members. Please help us improve and continue working towards the best student life in the world! Among respondents, an iPad Air and ticket sets for Alvarin kesäjuhla festival will be raffled. AYY's member survey will be open until 8 May.
Apply for SYL committees!
Aalto University Student Union members now have the opportunity to apply for the Advisory Board for Development Cooperation (KENKKU) and Climate Network of SYL, the National Union of University Students in Finland.Commitments and press releases
Results of the member vote have been confirmed
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) held the first member vote in its history at the end of April. A majority of those who voted wished to keep the internet connection included in the rent unchanged and considered Trinet, the internet service owned by AYY, to be important.
The member vote opens – share your opinion on the internet connection speed and the importance of Trinet
AYY has received a request for a member vote and has decided to open the first member vote in the student union’s history. Through this vote, we will gather members’ views on the internet connection speed and the importance of Trinet as a service provider. The electronic vote will be open from 12 noon on 27 Apr until 18.00 on 30 Apr and all AYY members can vote.
Young adults are the loneliest group in Finland – students launch Wappu fundraiser
Aalto University Student Union’s (AYY) Fuksi Committee and International Committee are raising funds ahead of Wappu to help reduce loneliness among young people. The funds raised will be directed to HelsinkiMissio’s work to combat loneliness among young people.
New student homes in Otaniemi. Apply now!
Otakaari 15 housing applications are open!The property will offer 153 modern apartments designed to meet the needs of today’s students right in the heart of Aalto University campus.
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Faith in the future requires structures and communities
For the Students’ Mental Health Week, AYY Board Member Kerttu Peura writes about faith in the future in a blog post.
What is Trinet, and what will happen to AYY’s internet connection?
The internet service provider for Aalto University Student Union (AYY) residents is about to change. We have heard that this change has raised concerns within the student community. In this article, Chair of the AYY Board Joona Lipponen responds to questions that concern our members.
The new polyteekkari flag finally raised in Otaniemi
The 15-year wait of the Otaniemi teekkari community was rewarded in early November, when the community ceremonially introduced the new polyteekkari flag at the 153rd Teekkari Tradition Ball. The previous flag that had united the teekkaris of Otaniemi was the flag of the Student Union of the Helsinki University of Technology, which served the community from 1909 to 2009 and was laid to its well-earned rest with the founding of the Aalto University Student Union. This is how the new flag came into being.
An electronic certificate is coming, what does it mean for students?
As part of the digitalization process in Finland, Aalto University is switching electronic degree certificates. AYY has been advocating against the digital certificate, aiming to ensure a physical token to graduates.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.