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The Aalto University Student Union (AYY) has sold the property it owned at Tuhkimontie 2. The real estate transaction was completed on May 12, 2026, and the buyer is HKA Kiinteistöt Oy..

This May, we have been celebrating the ‘Otaniemi on a sustainable road’ theme month. To achieve sustainable mobility, it needs to be affordable for students. AYY calls for cheaper student prices and improved funding models for public transport.  

Acknowledgements were awarded to outstanding community members and deeds at Aalto University Student Union’s (AYY) 16th annual ball on 16 May 2026.

If you did not get a summer job, or if you are concerned about your financial situation for other reasons, don’t worry! You can receive financial aid and a housing supplement for the summer months if you are pursuing studies during the summer.

AYY organized an art competition for students, and the winning works will become permanent artworks in the common rooms of the new Otakaari 15 student housing building.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do you see yourself crowning the Havis Amanda statue next year while nearly a hundred thousand people are cheering on Esplanadi Avenue and in the Market Square? This is your opportunity—applications for Team Manta 2027 are open from 23 Mar to 10 Apr 2026.