News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Within the next year, accepting a new admission offer will most likely require waiving your previous study right. In this blog post, Advocacy Specialist Teemu Palkki discusses this new provision and provides his suggestions.

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.

You are allowed to arrange a secondary lease for your apartment for the summer period (1 Apr – 30 Sept) for a maximum of four months, for any individual and for any reason.

Aalto University Student Union (AYY) urges the City of Espoo and other municipalities in the HSL area to take a stronger role in improving public transport pricing and accessibility in the metropolitan area and in promoting more affordable public transport.

Summer housing agreements are made starting from the beginning of May or June. Anyone who needs short-term housing can apply for summer housing. Summer apartments are well suited for those working or studying in the metropolitan area for the summer.

We are looking for two bloggers from among our residents to share their tips and talk about their daily lives in AYY housing!
The resident bloggers will create posts about housing and student life for AYY Housing accounts over an agreed period of time.

In the 2021 municipal elections, only 35.4 per cent of people aged 18–24 exercised their right to vote, while up to 57.8 per cent of those aged 75 and over went to the polls. Don’t let others decide for you – use your vote in the municipal and county elections.