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Welcome to respond to Aalto University Student Union’s member survey
Events, facilities, and housing. Advocacy, communications, and volunteering. Which student union services have you used? And what are your thoughts on them?
Acknowledgements awarded at the AYY14 Annual Ball
Acknowledgements were awarded to outstanding members of the Aalto community at AYY's 14th annual ball on 18 May 2024.
The theme of Tempaus is now clear: increasing the appreciation of volunteer work in Finland
The Tempaus Order of the engineer with a sturdy beard, Sheryl Tokyo, and Kunniamursu was read at Aalto Open Air and the Declaration of Wappu Madness.
Fanni's May Day speech
Aalto University Student Union's Chair of the Board Fanni Mattsson held AYY's May Day Speech at Ullanlinnanmäki on 1 May 2024.
Call for applications: Model for AYY’s image bank photoshoot
Aalto University Student Union is updating its image bank and looking for enthusiastic students to model for the project. We will arrange three photoshoots during 2024, and we aim to have a diverse representation of students from different fields. We are looking for a total of 15 students.
Mental Health Week held in the shadow of students’ mental health crisis
This week is Students’ Mental Health Week, aiming to address the alarming mental health situation of students and to foster a more mentally healthy learning environment in higher education communities.
Facelift renovation of B & C staircases at Otakaari 18 have been completed
Comfort improvement (facelift) renovation at Otakaari 18 B & C staircases has been completed. The project progressed on schedule and was very successful from the property owner’s point of view. Facelift renovations took place between 11/2023 and 3/2024.
Apply for SYL committees
Aalto University Student Union members now have the opportunity to apply as candidates for the Development Cooperation Advisory Board (KENKKU) and Climate Network of SYL, the National Union of University Students in Finland. In the committees, you have the opportunity to learn and engage in national advocacy work in the field of development cooperation and climate policy.
Advance booking of facilities for the autumn of 2024
AYY’s associations have the right to book rental saunas, event venues and meeting rooms in advance. In this booking round, you can book facilities for the period 5 Aug 2024 - 5 Jan 2025.
The proposed fee for applying for an extension is another slap in the face for students
Orpo’s government is proposing a fee of 50 euros for university students applying for an extension to complete their studies. The government’s goal is to raise the level of education in Finland, but at the same time, it is adding new obstacles to students’ graduation. Combined with the cuts to subsistence, adding a fee for applying for an extension only serves to repeat the same old message to students: you are nothing but a burden to society.