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The Prettiest Student Home in Finland 2025
Is your student apartment affordable but beautiful? Take part in The Prettiest Student Home in Finland 2025 competition! 🏠
As trees need roots, expertise requires core funding
Aalto University Student Union opposes the decisions made in the Orpo Government’s session on spending limits to cut higher education funding and to grant the open universities the right to confer degrees.
Papers, please – electronic certificate is not enough
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) and other Aalto University student organisations urge the University to ensure that graduating students will still receive a certificate folder containing at least a one-page copy of their certificate.
Students spreading the Wappu spirit – launching a fundraising campaign for a mental health organisation
Aalto University Student Union’s (AYY) Fuksi Committee and International Committee want to do some good before Wappu by raising money for charity. This year, funds are being raised for Nyyti ry, an organisation promoting students’ mental health.
Otakaari 15 student housing project’s cornerstone laid in festive atmosphere
Aalto University Student Union’s new student housing property is being built in a central location within the Otaniemi campus. The cornerstone for the project was laid on Wednesday, 16 April, in a festive atmosphere.
Municipal and county election results confirmed – Otaniemi turnout 45.7 per cent
Voter turnout in Otaniemi decreased from 55.2 per cent compared to the previous election. However, the average age of the councillors decreased, and candidates with AYY background were successful.
Students to transfer from general housing allowance to student housing supplement on 1 Aug 2025
Parliament has decided that students will transfer from the general housing allowance scheme to the student housing supplement scheme starting from August. Please follow Kela’s website for up-to-date instructions on how to apply for the housing supplement.
Hey student, how are you?
Mental health struggles cast a shadow over the student years for many. As part of Students’ Mental Health Week, AYY Board Member Katariina Kokkonen wrote a blog post about mental health services and her own individual experiences.
AYY’s renewed art collection on display at the Museum of Student Life – including a work created with a tattooing technique
Aalto University Student Union’s art collection was expanded at the end of the year with new works by our members, acquired through an open call. The collection is on display at the Museum of Student Life exhibition until 13 April.
Students are the heart of Otaniemi!
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) urges the City of Espoo to keep students actively involved in the development of Otaniemi. The campus should be designed for students, and Otaniemi should develop to reflect its residents.
Espoo – don’t waste international expertise!
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) urges the City of Espoo to find solutions that support the employment of international students both during their studies and after graduation.
Towards an accessible sense of community
Equity is essential for a successful sense of community, yet there is still work to be done. AYY Board Member Jenni Toivonen has written a blog post about the ableism she has encountered in the academic community and how we can improve equity issues.
