News
Students’ voice heard in Espoo’s new strategy
At the end of September, a negotiation result on the City of Espoo’s strategy, the Espoo Story, was reached. Aalto University Student Union (AYY) influenced the preparation of the strategy by meeting with council parties. We are pleased that Otaniemi and students’ goals have been taken into account in the strategy.
AYY issued a statement on interest subsidy amendments for student housing
The Ministry of the Environment requested statements on the proposed amendments to interest subsidies for student housing. According to the amendment, the maximum interest-subsidy loan for student housing would increase from 95% to 100%.
AYY proposes Marcell Berta as a member of the 2026 SYL Board
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) proposes Marcell Berta for the Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL). The Board will be elected at the general assembly in Espoo on 14–15 November 2025.
AYY issued a statement on the provision of a single study right
In June, the Ministry of Education and Culture (OKM) requested statements on the so-called provision of a single study right. According to this provision, a student who accepts a new higher education study place would lose their previous study rights and would not be able to pursue two degrees simultaneously. Aalto University Student Union (AYY) opposes this proposal.
Pop-up year tag distribution
You can pick up a year tag for your student card at the pop-up desk at AYY’s service office
3+3 ways to hit education and culture hard
Thunderstorms and the government’s budget sessions—two sure signs that summer is ending. Led by Riikka Purra (Finns), the Ministry of Finance released its first draft budget to mark early August—and it’s not looking good. AYY’s Advocacy Specialist Teemu Palkki wrote a blog post on the topic.
Apply as AYY’s representative for the General Assembly of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) in Jyväskylä
Would you like to influence student sports and sports policy at the national level? Apply as AYY’s representative for the General Assembly of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL) in Jyväskylä from Wed 5 Nov to Thu 6 Nov 2025. Or Apply for the OLL Board as AYY’s candidate.
SYL candidate and delegation – call for applications!
SYL candidate and delegation – call for applications
To me Pride is about finding myself – and celebrating it
In June, we celebrate Pride Month, which highlights the rights of sexual and gender minorities. Elina Ståhlberg, the Vice Chair of Aalto University Student Union (AYY) Board, shares their personal relationship with Pride and the equity work being done by AYY.
Students, check your housing benefits (now)!
Housing benefits for students will change in August, when the majority of higher education students will be transferred from the general housing allowance to the student housing supplement on 1 Aug 2025.
Acknowledgements were awarded at AYY’s annual ball
Acknowledgements were awarded to outstanding community members and deeds at Aalto University Student Union’s (AYY) 15th annual ball on 17 May 2025.
From now on, you’ll find AYY housing services on their own website
From now on, you’ll find AYY housing services on their own website 🏠
