The theme of Tempaus is now clear: increasing the appreciation of volunteer work in Finland
As the economy tightens, workplace productivity has become increasingly crucial. Nevertheless, we should not forget about work for which you cannot set a price. Volunteer work cuts across the entire Finnish society and has been evident in the community spirit throughout history. It also holds significant value. It is ultimately about caring for others and genuine altruism, which are also reflected in small daily acts. Many of us engage in volunteer work by donating blood, cleaning up litter from nature, or participating in sports club activities. In our view, volunteer work today does not receive the appreciation it deserves in society.
We invite the entire Aalto community to pay attention to all the volunteer work being done in Finland. Let’s bring up everyone’s efforts together! The preliminary dates for Tempaus are 21–27 Oct, when we will mobilise in large numbers to campaign within cooperative associations.
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Application for the AYY's SYL General Assembly Delegation and as a candidate for the SYL Board is now open!
National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) represents university students in national decision-making. The action plan and policy paper guiding SYL's advocacy work are approved at the General Assembly, which also elects the Executive Board. The 2024 General Assembly will take place on 15-16 November 2024. In this news item, you will find instructions on how to register for the AYY SYL delegation to the General Assembly and how to stand as a AYY's candidate for the AYY SYL Board .
Tempaus – harnessing community for advocacy work
This autumn, Aalto University Student Union will organise Tempaus after a break of several years. Kaikkien käsien jälki Tempaus (“A Collective Handprint”) takes place on the hundredth anniversary of the engineer with a sturdy beard, a mythical figure that supervises the actions of engineering students. In his article, Juuso Määttä delves into the history of Tempaus.
Government cuts put a stop to the construction of student housing
We are shocked by the recent cuts of the Finnish Government which put student housing and its construction at stake. In its session on spending limits, the Government made significant cuts to the special group investment grants for student housing construction, which makes the commencement of already planned housing projects in the capital region uncertain and complicates the housing situation for students as well as the housing activities of the Aalto University Student Union (AYY).