News
Simo Näränen appointed as Head of Property Management and Sonja Naalisvaara as Advocacy and Communications Manager
This autumn, Aalto University Student Union’s (AYY) management team has welcomed new members. Simo Näränen joined as Head of Property Management in August, while Sonja Naalisvaara started in the position of Advocacy and Communications Manager in October 2024.
Mantė Žygelytė elected to the Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland for 2025
Mantė Žygelytė has been elected as a member of the Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) for 2025. SYL’s General Assembly held in Otaniemi, Espoo on 15-16 November voted on the members of the Board on Saturday evening.
Make an impact on the development of Espoo and Otaniemi by running in the 2025 Espoo municipal elections
Municipal elections will be held in Espoo in the spring of 2025. This is a great opportunity for Aalto students to make a difference by running as a candidate. You could be part of shaping the future of Otaniemi!
CALLS CONTINUED until Dec 9th, 23:59 – Call for applications for student representatives in the administration of Aalto University 2025
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) is seeking for student representatives for the year 2025. The call for applications opens on 11 November 2024
Tempaus got students on the move – 3,844 hours of volunteer work in a week
Through the Tempaus campaign, Aalto University students aimed to highlight the appreciation and significance of volunteer work for Finnish society. The goal of 2,000 volunteer work hours was exceeded when approximately 1,600 participants completed a total of 3,844 hours of volunteer work in a week.
AYY nominates Nette Rimpioja for Vice Chair of the Finnish Student Sports Federation
Aalto University Student Union nominates Nette Rimpioja for Vice Chair of the Finnish Student Sports Federation OLL for 2025.
Protect your home and property with home insurance!
AYY requires tenants to have home insurance. Throughout the year, various incidents – such as water damage or other unexpected situations – can lead to damage to personal property. Without your own home insurance, the liability for these expenses often falls on the tenant.
Sakari Ropponen elected Former of the Board and Tilda Leikola Chair of the Representative Council
Aalto University Student Union's Representative Council elected Sakari Ropponen Former of the Board and Tilda Leikola Chair of the Representative Council in 2025.
Changes to AYY’s deposit policies starting 6 Nov 2024
Changes to AYY’s deposit policies starting 6 Nov 2024. Due to the new policy, deposits will no longer be collected from everyone as previously. The reform will apply to new housing offers from 6 November, and previously paid deposits will remain unchanged until the end of the tenancy.
The fight for free education is a continuous battle
AYY’s vice chair and candidate for SYL Mantė Žygelytė shares her thoughts on Free Education Day.
The patron of Tempaus is Suzanne Innes-Stubb
The patron of Tempaus 2024 is Suzanne Innes-Stubb, Spouse of the President of the Republic! This is her greeting to all of us:
Club room and storage space applications open for associations
AYY has opened applications for four storage units and one club room located in Otaniemi.
