News
Renewed Museum of Student Life brings together student cultures of Aalto community
The museum, maintained by Aalto University Student Union, has been renewed and the museum will have a new name. The museum formerly known as the Polytechnical Students’ Museum will be called the Museum of Student Life.
Real estate sector working on new housing projects in Otaniemi
Plans for the construction of student housing on Miestentie and Otakaari are progressing at different stages. In total, up to 1,000 new apartments are planned for Otaniemi. Depending on the progress of zoning and other plans, it is possible that all projects will be completed during the 2020s.
Organising safe events - guidelines for AYY’s associations
These guidelines include AYY’s instructions and recommendations for associations on how to organise events during COVID-19.
A student centre will be built as a joint meeting place for Aalto University students
The building, to be built at the heart of the campus, will be implemented as a joint effort by student organisations and the university.
Student associations: “Pandemic exit strategy must include the opinions of students”
For the last year CMT (Crisis Management Team) has made the important decisions regarding Aalto University's daily activities. Neuvosto, a committee of chairs of associations at Aalto, wrote a statement about taking students' perspectives and transparency back into decision making.
“Don’t dream it – vote for it!” – Aalto University Student Union encourages young people from Espoo to vote and candidates to commit themselves to Aalto University Student Union’s objectives in municipal elections
During the municipal elections, Aalto University Student Union (AYY) campaigns for more young people from Espoo to exercise their right to vote. Now is not the time to sleep, it’s time to vote for Espoo’s future! AYY’s target programme has been sent to the parties and it aims for a carbon neutral, diverse and flourishing Espoo.
Municipal elections – does my vote matter?
Finnish municipal elections are approaching. AYY board member Tiina Pajukari and Policy Specialist Fon Krairiksh wrote a blog highlighting, why you should vote, where and how you can vote, and what kind of things you can influence by voting.
One euro for every student — how should Aalto University spend it? Submit your ideas by 30.5.2021
This year, Aalto University is trying something new: Inviting students to decide how to use 12 000 euros of the university budget. The goal of this pilot project is to develop and use the campus in a more student-friendly way and to involve students in decision-making.
Equality analysis of the songbook is completed - work on the new songbook is progressing
The equality analysis of Teekkarilauluja songbook brings up injustice in the singing culture. The recurring male perspective and the role of women only in connection with active males were found to be particularly problematic. The songbook also included violent, homophobic, racist and other discriminatory lyrics. The analysis provides a good starting point for the equality work in Aalto University Student Union and the work of the editorial board of the songbook. Work on the new songbook is progressing.
WappuApu fundraiser to help in the midst of the coronavirus – Aalto University students launch a fundraiser to alleviate the loneliness of young people
WappuApu fundraiser organised by Aalto University Student Union’s Fuksi Committee is launched in Otaniemi on 31 Mar. WappuApu supports the battle of HelsinkiMissio against the loneliness of young people. The time of the coronavirus has further intensified the distress of loneliness experienced by many young people.
The Ministry of Education and Culture granted aid for AYY – tell us how we could improve the well-being of students during the corona pandemic!
The Ministry of Education and Culture granted Aalto University Student Union a special subsidy of EUR 100,000 for AYY’s project to support the well-being of students and increase the sense of community during the remote period. Now we are asking you students: what could we do to increase your well-being and the sense of community?
