News
Thoughts on safe student culture and technical students
Milja Leinonen, Vice Chair of the Aalto University Student Union Board and Chair of the Board 2021 wrote a blog post about her thoughts regarding the current debate and her own experiences as a technical student.
Positions of trust and volunteers elected for 2021
This news will update with the individuals elected to positions of trust and volunteers for 2021 as the choices are confirmed.
This year’s Independence Day torchlight procession not organised physically – replaced by a video greeting
This year, the students’ traditional Independence Day torchlight procession will not be organised due to COVID-19. The procession is replaced by a joint video greeting from the student unions of the Helsinki metropolitan area, which will be published on Independence Day on 6 Dec.
Aalto University and student union leaders: We call on everyone to take action against gender discrimination
The university community has no place for the belittlement of, contempt for, or discrimination against women, say Aalto University and Aalto University Student Union leaders in their statement. Aalto and the student union work hard to ensure our community is open and accessible, and affords equal opportunities to all. We deeply regret that members of our student community have experienced unfair treatment.
AYY works for a non-discriminatory and safe Aalto community
An Instagram story published by blogger Natalia Salmela last weekend received a huge amount of comments about experiences of hostile traditions and activities in tech student culture. AYY's goal is to eradicate all discriminatory activities and traditions from the Aalto community.
Advance booking of facilities for the spring of 2021
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 18 Jan 2021−8 Aug 2021.
Student health care reforms 2021 - digital services are expanding and the health care fee must be paid to Kela
From the beginning of 2021, the health care fee will be paid to Kela on your own initiative through the electronic services. In connection with the reform, the service network and digital doctor services will also expand.
Aalto University Student Union Board elected for the year 2021
At its meeting on Thursday, 26 Nov 2020, the Representative Council of Aalto University Student Union elected the AYY Board for the year 2021. The Board was elected in accordance with the proposal of the Former of the Board, Milja Leinonen. The meeting also elected Noora Torpo and Petra Ekroos as Vice Chairs of the Representative Council.
Apply to be a student representative – it’s worth it!
Acting as Student Representative in Administration is a means to change the Aalto community.
Apply to become a Castle Warden or a member of the Resident council
At AYY, residents have many ways to influence their own living comfort and develop housing. Active residents are chosen at house meetings in November and December.
AYY elected the Chair of the Representative Council for 2021 and the former of the Board
Aalto University Student Union’s Representative Council elected the Chair of the Representative Council and the former of the Board for 2021 at its meeting held on Thursday, 5 Nov 2020. Next year, Joonas Nurmi will chair the Representative Council and Milja Leinonen will form the Board.
