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:
"Dear Volunteers,
Volunteering is the perfect way to meet new people, make a constructive contribution to the world and enjoy yourself at the same time. So whether you are passionate about the environment, want to help someone less fortunate than yourself, or you just want to share your talents and time to make the world a brighter place, I encourage you to get involved in a volunteering project close to your heart. If what you are looking for doesn’t exist, then start up a new volunteering project! With a little effort from each of us, together we can make a huge difference to other people’s lives and the world we live in.
Thank you!”
- Suzanne Innes-Stubb, Spouse of the President of the Republic
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Ecological sustainability policy has been updated – AYY transitions to a plant-based policy
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) has updated its ecological sustainability policy, which supports AYY’s daily operations. The new document directs AYY to serve plant-based food and drinks at its events. In the future, food waste will be minimised, and 30 percent of air and ship travel costs will be offset towards environmental activities.
AYY is taking steps to improve equity in its operations – new equity plan approved by RepCo
Aalto University Student Union has an equity plan, first in AYY’s history, that was approved in the Representative Council meeting on 21.11.2024. Equity plan will guide AYY towards more accessible and inclusive ways for our students to participate in AYY’s events and operations.
Good news for residents in shared apartments: Here’s how you can receive your own housing allowance while living in a friends’ apartment!
A joint liability rental agreement may affect the housing allowance, as Kela typically grants only one housing allowance for a shared household, which is influenced by the income of both residents. However, residents in friends’ apartments may receive separate housing allowances if Kela reviews them as separate households. This requires tenants with a joint liability rental agreement to draft a mutual possession agreement for the apartment and submit it as an appendix with their housing allowance application to Kela. Tenants draft the possession agreement by themselves.