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AYY saves energy by monitoring the energy and water consumption of its residential properties, and by reducing the number of sauna reservations. Personal sauna reservations are not available from 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2023, but residents can use the sauna during public sauna shifts.

We are hiring Policy Specialist responsible for social policy and sustainable development. The contract of employment is for a fixed term due to a study leave until end of 2023.

Parliamentary elections are approaching, the Ministry of Finance is proposing tuition fees as a Christmas present, and even university rectors are going along with the idea. What’s going on?

At its meeting on 24 Nov 2022, the Representative Council of the Aalto University Student Union approved the proposal of the former of the Board, Ida Parkkinen, on the composition of the Board for the year 2023. Vice chairs of the Representative Council were also elected at the meeting.

Antti Regelin has been elected Member of the Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland for 2023. The general assembly held in Korpilampi, Espoo, on 18–19 November voted for the members of the Board on Saturday evening.

Nea Baarman has been appointed the new Advocacy and Communications Manager of Aalto University Student Union.

The regulations were updated to comply with legislation and guidelines. The changes were also driven by the wish to target housing to AYY members. The new regulations will bring efficiency in rental operations and changes to residents’ democracy, among other things. The housing policy paper will be updated later on.

At its meeting on 6 Oct, the AYY Board has appointed Vuornos to the Hoas Board of Directors for a new two-year term of 2023 and 2024.

Erik Halttunen is the Chair of the Representative Council in 2023 and Ida Parkkinen is the Former of the Board for Aalto University Student Union.

Are you already familiar with everyday energy saving? Maybe you would like to do something more? Read the winning-level energy saving tips from the third part of the tip series!

HSL's Board of Directors will hold a meeting on 25 October 2022. Increases in ticket prices, reductions in student discounts and limitations on which students are entitled to the student discount (only those who receive student financial aid) will be discussed at the meeting. These changes would reduce students' chances of using public transport.

AYY monitors the energy and water consumption of its residential properties, and improves the building automation to ensure efficient energy management and operational reliability. We have also put together concrete energy saving tips for your use.