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24.3.2014

Weekly Newsletter 13/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 13/2014

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. The association newsletter is available at ayy.fi/yhdistystiedote

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. AYY’s scholarships open for applications on 17 Mar-15 Apr 2014!
  3. Apply for AYY’s anniversary committee by 26 Mar
  4. WWF Earth Hour, Sat, 29 Mar 14, 8.30pm-9.30pm – turn the lights off!
  5. Aalto in Asia – Join the organisation team?
  6. Reminder about opening hours and making appointments at FSHS Otaniemi Unit
  7. President’s Aalto coffee at 9am on 8 Apr
  8. Join Radiodiodi’s activities!
  9. World IP Day 2014 – writing contest for students
  10. Apply for AIESEC’s Global Citizen programme
  11. Engineering contest EBEC in Otaniemi on 29 Mar 2014

1. This and next week’s events

Week 13

Week 14

2. AYY’s scholarships open for applications on 17 Mar-15 Apr 2014!

AYY’s scholarships are open for applications in March-April. This spring, the application period is between 12noon, Mon, 17 Mar 2014–11.59pm, Tue, 15 Apr 2014. NB! AYY’s pocket calendar reminds students about the scholarship application at the end of April but this year the deadline for applications is already Tuesday, 15 Apr!

AYY has three scholarships: exchange scholarship, community scholarship and study scholarship. The purpose of the scholarships is to support the internationalisation of low-income students, support community activities and encourage to successfully combine studies and the student life.

Further information and the application form are available at ayy.fi/stipendit.

3. Apply for AYY’s anniversary committee by 26 March 

We are looking for members for AYY’s anniversary committee. You can apply to organise the 5th anniversary of our student union. As a member of the committee, you get to see AYY’s activities closely, get to know incredible people and, of course, make decisions concerning our 5th anniversary!

You can fill out the application at https://lomake.ayy.fi/rekry/vuosijuhlatoimikunnan-puheenjohtajaksi-2015-ja-vuosijuhlatoimikunnan-jaseneksi/ until 26 March.

Please write your application already today!

4. WWF Earth Hour, Sat, 29 Mar 14, 8.30pm-9.30pm – turn the lights off!

Aalto, AYY and Aalto University Properties challenge all members of our community to celebrate WWF Earth Hour on Saturday, 29 Mar 2014, 8.30pm-9.30pm.

AYY participates in the campaign by turning off the lights in the central office in Otaniemi and Arabia and Töölö service points and by encouraging students to turn off the lights in student housing and rental facilities. AYY also challenges the associations to turn off the lights in club rooms and events during the Earth Hour.

Aalto University Properties Ltd will participate in WWF Earth Hour by turning off the lights in three buildings on Töölö Campus and in the following buildings on Otaniemi Campus: Tietotalo, TUAS Building, Library and LÀmpömiehenkuja 2. Outdoor lighting cannot be turned off.

Further information:

Ps. Do you already have ”please turn the lights off” stickers in your building? If not, you can order them free of charge: Senior Advisor, Sustainable Development Meri.Loyttyniemi@aalto.fi, 050 313 7549, Campus and Facility Services

5. Aalto in Asia – join the organisation team?

Would you like to spend the coldest and darkest part of the winter in Asia? Aalto in Asia https://www.facebook.com/aaltoinasia is organising a trip to the Far East to explore the growing markets and the hottest corporations and start-ups. The application period is extended until the end of March. Read more on our facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/aaltoinasia

6. Reminder about opening hours and making appointments at FSHS Otaniemi Unit

FSHS Otaniemi Unit is open from Mondays to Thursdays between 8am-5pm and on Fridays between 8am-2pm. You can get a doctor’s appointment by making a reservation in advance.

You can make an appointment or get an evaluation on the need for health care by phone or, if necessary, during the opening hours of the patient office on Mon-Thu, 8am-3pm and on Friday, 8am-2pm.

Our unit does not offer emergency appointments for the public health nurse or the general practicioner and you should always make an appointment in advance. After the closing time, our unit does not have the required personnel for acute health care. If you need acute care during the day or evaluation on the need for health care when our unit is closed, please contact the nearest health centre. http://www.espoo.fi/fi-FI/Sosiaali_ja_terveyspalvelut/Terveyspalvelut/Terveysasemat

7. President’s Aalto Coffee at 9am on 8 April

All faculty, staff and students are warmly welcome to President’s Aalto Coffee on 8 April at 9am-10.30am in Otaniemi, Otakaari 1, Hall E.

Ilkka NiemelĂ€ who is the acting president during Tuula Teeri’s sabbatical will tell about current issues at Aalto. We will also have two new staff members presenting themselves: Head of Security and Risk Management Seija Piiponniemi-Lahti and Communications Director Elina ÄmmĂ€lĂ€.

The languages of the presentation are both Finnish and English (if needed). Questions and discussions are welcome in English, Swedish or Finnish.

Please register no later than 31 March: https://eage.aalto.fi/?fs/en/aalto_kahvit

8. Join Radiodiodi’s activities!

The May Day radio Radiodiodi in Otaniemi will make a comeback to entertain the May Day crowd! The radio has been a very popular students’ media format in the previous years and it is now

looking for new and fresh people to participating in the making of an even better May Day radio.

Have you always wondered how you would sound like on the radio? Do your friends laugh at your stories? Have you always wanted to speak to large audiences? Come and make a radio programme! In matters related to content production, you may contact Programme Chief Ilkka Rekola (ilkka.rekola@aalto.fi). If you already have programme ideas, tell us about them so we can implement your ideas together. However, we do not require finished programme ideas, as long as you are enthusiastic!

If you do not want to make a radio show, but you are interested in working on the radio, you can contact the Chief Editor Oskari Korpelainen (oskari.korpelainen@aalto.fi), who will tell you how you can help.

9. World IP Day 2014 – writing contest for students

IPR University Center will organise a writing contest with the copyright theme. Texts should address issues related to copyrights, such as ”The world without copyrights?” The writing style is free: pragmatic text, causerie, blog, column or fiction, all texts are welcome.

Participate by sending your text by 6 Apr 2014 to info@iprinfo.com. The writing should be sent as a Word-file. Detailed contest rules are available at www.iprinfo.com/ -> Koulutus -> World IP Day 2014 -> Kirjoituskilpailu

Further information: info@iprinfo.com, tel. 040-3521527, www.iprinfo.com

10. Apply for AIESEC’s Global Citizen programme

Global Citizen is AIESEC’s international volunteer internship programme of 6-12 weeks for students who want to do something useful and at the same time learn and develop themselves by living and working abroad. Through the programme, you can develop a local community by working in an organisation, school or doing volunteer work together with other international young people. Challenge your worldview, begin an adventure and experiece the diversity of the human kind while developing yourself in a new culture!

Are you interested? Apply for the summer programme 2014 at globalcitizen-fi.com

Please contact the exchange contact person of AIESEC Aalto at van1311.dang@aiesec.net if you have any questions.

11. Engineering competition EBEC in Otaniemi on 29 March

BEST Helsinki organises for the fifth time a pre-selection round for the international engineering competition EBEC. The winners of the pre-selection will be sent to Copenhagen where the second round of the competition will take place. Teams of four will built catapult devices from assigned materials and claim victory with an effective resolution and showing good teamwork skills. The 8-hour event is free of charge and open for everyone who studies at Aalto at the moment. In addition to the 1st prize, there will be product prizes and the participants will be offered lunch. Please sign up before 12noon on 26 March.

http://best.ayy.fi/ebec/

https://www.facebook.com/EbecHelsinki

17.3.2014

Weekly newsletter 12/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 12/2014

Also remember to read the association newsletter, which is available at ayy.fi/yhdistystiedote

NB! Otaniemi Service Point will close exceptionally already at 3pm on Thursday, 19 March.

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. Bachelor’s Graduate Survey is open until 21 Mar
  3. AYY’s  scholarships are open for applications on 17 Mar-15 Apr 2014!
  4. Associations: Apply for AYY’s operating grant by Mon, 31 March!
  5. Second application round of TTE-Fund in 2014 is open!
  6. Apply for AYY’s anniversary committee by 26 March
  7. Participate in the making of the development cooperation week!
  8. WWF Earth Hour, Sat, 29 Mar 14, 8.30pm-9.30pm – turn the lights off!
  9. Master student, apply for Aalto University’s mentoring programme!
  10. AIESEC: Finland Youth to Business Forum, 28 Mar

1. This and next week’s events

Week 12

Week 13

2. Bachelor’s Graduate Survey is open until 21 Mar 

All students who have completed the bachelor’s degree at Aalto University between 1 Aug–31 Dec 2013 will be invited to participate in the Bachelor’s Graduate Survey at the beginning of March. The survey is conducted in all Finnish universities twice a year and the survey of this spring is open between 3 Mar–21 Mar. You can respond to the survey electronically and the link is sent to those who have completed the Bachelor’s degree via e-mail.

The Ministry for Education and Culture of Finland is planning that 3% (approx. EUR 50 M) of basic funding allocated to universities will be based on student feedback from 2015 onwards. In addition to direct financial impact, Aalto University will use the results for the development of education and support services for education.

Further information: Development Specialist Reetta Koivisto (reetta.koivisto@aalto.fi)

Report from the previous round.

Information on the project is available on the website of Unifi.

3. AYY’s scholarships are open for applications between 17 Mar-15 Apr 2014!

AYY’s scholarships are open for applications in March-April. This spring, the application period is between 12noon, Mon, 17 Mar 2014–11.59pm, Tue, 15 Apr 2014. NB! AYY’s pocket calendar reminds students about the scholarship application at the end of April but this year the deadline for applications is already Tuesday, 15 Apr!

AYY has three scholarships: exchange scholarship, community scholarship and study scholarship. The purpose of the scholarships is to support the internationalisation of low-income students, support community activities and encourage to successfully combine studies and the student life.

Further information and the application form are available at ayy.fi/stipendit.

4. Associations: Apply for AYY’s operating grant by Mon, 31 March!

The submitting of AYY’s association notices and the application period for the operating grant is ongoing until 11.59pm on Monday, 31 Mar. Further information on the allocated grants and more specific instructions are available at /apurahat-yhdistyksille/, which includes the scoring model used for the allocation of the operating grants and the grant amounts of the previous year.

The prerequisite for the operating grant is the association profile at AYY.fi, and the associations are responsible for updating their profiles. If you have lost your user name or otherwise need help with updating your profile, you can send e-mail to jarjestoasiat@ayy.fi.

5. Second application round of TTE-Fund in 2014 is open!

The second application round of TTE-Fund in 2014 is open! The fund may grant financial aid to all AYY members and the association within it. TTE-Fund supports visible activities that reach for the stars and make other people excited.

You can apply for grants from TTE-Fund in two ways: through the application rounds arranged approximately three times a year and through the continuous application period which is open during the academic terms. During the continuous application period, you can apply for the grants with the maximum of €1,000, whereas the amount of project grants during the actual application rounds is not limited.

Second application round of 2014 will end on Sunday, 23 March 2014, at 11.59pm. Instructions for the application and its attachments are available on the website of the fund at http://tter.ayy.fi/. The grant can be applied for with an online form which is available at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/

Deadlines for the application rounds of year 2014 and other additional information is available on TTE-Fund’s website at http://tter.ayy.fi/. Also check out the facebook site at www.facebook.com/tterahasto.

6. Apply for AYY’s anniversary committee by 26 March  

We are looking for members for AYY’s anniversary committee. Apply to organise the 5th anniversary of our student union. As a member of the committee, you get to see AYY’s activities closely, get to know incredible people and, of course, make decisions concerning our 5th anniversary!

You can fill out the application at https://lomake.ayy.fi/rekry/vuosijuhlatoimikunnan-puheenjohtajaksi-2015-ja-vuosijuhlatoimikunnan-jaseneksi/ until 26 March.

Please write your application already today!

7. Participate in the making of the development cooperation week! 

Are you interested in global issues? Would you like to know more about the interrelation of development and education? Do you have a secret or a very open wish to make the world a better place?

AYY will organise a development co-operation week in October with a central theme education and development. The aim of the week is to increase awareness of global questions and development co-operation among university students as part of a national campaign by the National Union of University Students (SYL).  If you are excited about or want to learn more about development co-operation, join our first meeting at AYY’s Central Office (Otakaari 11) upstairs in the negotiation room on Tuesday, 18 March at 5pm for more information!

You do not need to have a grand vision or experience in the field. Everyone (any background, any level of skill, any interests) is welcome to hear the info and share their ideas, even if you will not be in Finland for the autumn semester. If you cannot make it, just drop a line to teija.lehmuskoski@aalto.fi and we will be in touch.

8. WWF Earth Hour, Sat, 29 Mar 14, 8.30pm-9.30pm – turn the lights off!

Aalto, AYY and Aalto University Properties challenge all members of our community to celebrate WWF Earth Hour on Saturday, 29 Mar 2014, 8.30pm-9.30pm.

AYY participates in the campaign by turning off the lights in the central office in Otaniemi and Arabia and Töölö service points and by encouraging students to turn off the lights in student housing and rental facilities. AYY also challenges the associations to turn off the lights in club rooms and events during the Earth Hour.

Aalto University Properties Ltd will participate in WWF Earth Hour by turning off the lights in three buildings on Töölö Campus and in the following buildings on Otaniemi Campus: Tietotalo, TUAS Building, Library and LÀmpömiehenkuja 2. Outdoor lighting cannot be turned off.

Further information:

  • http://wwf.fi/earthhour
  • http://www.aalto.fi/sustainability
  • Sustainable practices, energy saving brochure of AYK Ltd: www.aalto.fi/ecocampus

Ps. Do you already have ”please turn the lights off” stickers in your building? If not, you can order them free of charge: Senior Advisor, Sustainable Development Meri.Loyttyniemi@aalto.fi, 050 313 7549, Campus and Facility Services

9. Master student, apply for Aalto University’s mentoring programme!

Mentors are University graduates, our alumni. As a student (mentee) you will get support and guidance how to face working life, especially in another culture, a chance to improve your job application skills and a unique possibility to build your network among a cross-disciplinary group of professionals.

Application period 3 Mar-30 Apr

Grab the chance for a great opportunity: http://alumninet.aalto.fi/mentoring

10. AIESEC: Finland Youth to Business Forum, 28 Mar
Youth to Business Forum is now organised for the third time. We bring together students and companies and give them the opportunity to discuss with each other.

Speakers include Cassiano Mecchi from Google, Marc Dillon from Jolla and Alexander Stubb. Workshops are organised, among others, by Tieto, TCS, HAAGA-HELIA, Barona, ITIM, Sitra. More participants will follow!

Please sign up no later than 18 Mar 2014 at http://bit.ly/Y2BFinland. The event is free of charge!

Further information on the Facebook site of the event: https://www.facebook.com/FinlandY2B

 

10.3.2014

Weekly Newsletter 11/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 11/2014

Also remember to read the association newsletter, which is available at ayy.fi/yhdistystiedote

On this week’s Friday, SYL and SAMOK will organise the students’ euro election panel. Come to the panel or follow it live online (the link will be published on SYL’s website).
P.S. AYY’s own euro election panel will be organised at Design Factory in Otaniemi at 5pm on Thu, 8 May. Save the date!

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. Hey, listen EU! Students’ euro election panel, Fri, 14 March – also live broadcast
  3. Lost property stored at Otaniemi Service Point to be disposed of on 17 March
  4. Selling of junk bike collection in Teekkari Village
  5. I DO want to send mail to a member of parliament
  6. WANTED: Tutors for international students for the academic year 2014-2015
  7. Sano se suomeksi campaign’s last week starts!
  8. Second application round of TTE-Fund is open!
  9. FSHS hay fever theme day in Otaniemi
  10. English-speaker-friendly show of Teekkari Spex on March 25, 2014
  11. BEST Helsinki info evening
  12. Become a volunteer in Tapiola Red Cross multicultural group!
  13. Prank sauna, Wed, 19 Mar, 6pm @ Rantasauna
  14. ** Kohti pimeÀÀ: Films by Pekka HyytiÀinen ** Kino Tapiola 17 & 24 March
  15. Asian Film Festival in Helsinki on 13-16 March

1.    This and next week’s events

Week 11

Week 12

2.    Hey, listen EU! Students’ euro election panel, Fri, 14 Mar – also live broadcast

The Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK and the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) will organise the euro election panel at 9.30am-12noon on Friday, 14 March, with a particular focus on issues concerning the students and the young generation.

Top candidates of political parties will participate in the panel. Panelists include Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (SDP), Anni SinnemĂ€ki (Greens), Sampo Terho (Finns Party), Nils Torvalds (Swedish People’s Party), Annika Lapintie (Left), Petri Sarvamaa (National Coalition Party), Anneli JÀÀtteenmĂ€ki (Centre Party) and Juha Richter (Christian Democrats).
Welcome to follow the hottest election debate of the spring!

  • Event: Students’ euro election panel: Hey, listen EU!
  • Time: Friday, 14 March, 9.30am-12noon
  • Location: Europe Hall (Malminkatu 16, HKI)
  • Social media: #kuuleEU

The panel is broadcasted live online. The link to the broadcast will be published on the websites of both SYL (www.syl.fi) and SAMOK (www.samok.fi).

3. Lost property stored at Otaniemi Service Point to be disposed of on 17 March

Have you lost something? Otaniemi Service Point has stored lost property saved from various events (mainly organised in Otaniemi). Lost property includes coats, backpacks, overalls, tailcoat, gloves, woolly hats, song books, car keys, etc. Please come and pick up your property immediately.
Uncollected lost property, which is currently stored, will be disposed of on Monday, 17 Mar 2014.

On Monday, 17 March, useful goods will be delivered to Otaniemi Recycling Centre and valuable goods (car keys, jewellery, etc.) will be delivered to Espoo Police Station. Dirty and broken goods will be placed in the bin. In the future, you can inquire lost property from Otaniemi Service Point for two weeks after the event in question.

4. Selling of junk bikes collected in Teekkari Village

Usable junk bikes collected in November will be sold in March. The selling will take place at JÀmerÀntaival 6 next to the place where the bikes are stored now. Bikes cannot be reserved in advance, so be fast. Prices range from EUR 20 to EUR 40, depending on the condition and features of bikes. Please remember to bring cash with you. Now is a good time to make great bike deals at the beginning of the cycling season. Unsold bikes will be donated to charity and sent to Tanzania!

Selling times are:

  • Tuesday 11 Mar, from 5.30pm to 7pm
  • Thursday 13 Mar, from 10am to 12noon
  • Sunday 16 Mar, from 12noon to 2pm

5. I DO want to send mail to a member of parliament!

Participate in the promotion of an equal marriage act in the Parliament and approach your own member of parliament with a post card! You do not have to make one, unless you want to, as AYY will send a card on your behalf on the Equality Day (19 Mar). You can leave your regards with an electronic form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/sosiaalipolitiikka/tahdon-lahettaa-kortin-kansanedustajalleni/

6. WANTED: International tutors for the academic years 2014-2015

Enthusiastic international tutors are searched for at Aalto CHEM, ELEC, ENG, SCI and ARTS (architecture students)! International tutors have a very important role in leading an international group and integrating them into our student community. Tutors get to know new cultures, make new friends and have a great time!International tutors are also entitled to one credit point after attending AYY’s tutor trainings and returning a report. Tutors will get a tutor certificate and expense reimbursement, too. Half-a-day tutor trainings are held in April, tutor groups formed during the summer and the action starts in the autumn, when the new international students arrive to Finland. Find more information at ayy.fi/international-tutoring and apply now!

7. Sano se suomeksi campaign’s last week starts!

Collect more signatures and return your passport at the latest on 14 Mar 2014!

Use Finnish in everyday situations at the University and ask the staff to sign your Sano se suomeksi passport with their name, as well as the date and place where you used Finnish. Return the passport(s) to the Language Centre, AYY service points or to the Student Services office of your School by 14 March 2014. The five students who collect the most signatures will get a funny and interesting book about Finland and the Finns. In addition we will arrange a lottery among all those who return their passports with at least ten signatures. If you collect at least 10 signatures, you get a nice official certificate, too. Don’t be shy, it’s the effort that counts, not the pureness of the grammar!

More information is available here:
https://www.facebook.com/SanoSeSuomeksiAtAalto?fref=ts

8. Second application round of TTE-Fund in 2014 is open!

Second application round of TTE-Fund in 2014 is open! The fund may grant financial aid for all AYY members and the association within it. TTE-Fund supports visible activities that reach for the stars and make other people excited.

You can apply for grants from TTE-Fund in two ways: through the application rounds arranged approximately three times a year and through the continuous application period which is open during the academic terms. During the continuous application period, you can apply for the grants with the maximum of 1000€, whereas the amount of project grants during the actual application rounds is not limited.

Second application round of 2014 will end on Sunday, 23 March 2014, at 11.59pm. Instructions for the application and its attachments are available on the website of the fund at http://tter.ayy.fi/. The grant can be applied for with an online form which is available at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/

Deadlines for the application rounds of year 2014 and other additional information is available on TTE-Fund’s website at http://tter.ayy.fi/. Also check out the facebook site at www.facebook.com/tterahasto.

9. FSHS HAY FEVER THEME DAY IN OTANIEMI

  • Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 12noon-2.30pm
  • Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 12noon-2.30pm

at FSHS, Otaniemi Unit, Otakaari 12

Otaniemi FSHS organises hay fever theme day on Wed, 19 March and Wed, 23 Apr, 12noon-2.30pm
During the afternoon, you can renew your hay fever recipe at a doctor’s appointment without a reservation. In addition, you can get information on hay fever and its treatment. More information is available through the link below and at http://www.yths.fi/yhteystiedot/toimipisteet/espoo
In March-April, in weeks 12-15, we also organise the recycling weeks at Otaniemi FSHS. In the lobby, we recycle items that are in good condition to new owners. Come and find treasures in the spirit of sustainable development!

10. English-speaker-friendly show of Teekkari Spex on 25 March 2014

Teekkari Spex, the biggest student musical in Finland, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with DANSE MACABRE – a musical spectacle on the 18th century Spanish inquisition, mystical decadence and seduction.
The acting, singing and dancing are complemented with improvisation and every show is unique: the audience is able to influence the events that happen on stage.
This “spex” is a tradition unique to the student cultures of Finland and Sweden, so make sure that you experience one!

The special English-speaker-friendly show on 25 March will provide a summary of the plot in English.
This is a great opportunity to familiarise yourself with Finnish student activities and to brush up your Finnish!

More information and ticket reservations: evgenia.antonova@aalto.fi  (see also http://www.teekkarispeksi.fi).

11. BEST Helsinki info evening

BEST Helsinki invites you to visit info evening (6 Mar 2014 and 10 Mar 2014) about summer courses all over the Europe. We are going to provide you with information about courses, what is going on there, who the applicants are and how to become one of them.

By coming to this info evening (first one on 6 March 2014), you will take the first step towards an unforgettable summer! The second evening will be held on 10 March 2014.

  • Place: GORSU, JĂ€merantaival 5a.
  • Time: 7pmBEST
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BESTHelsinki
  • Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/672159212825538/
  • AYY calendar link: /en/blog/events/best-summer-courses-2014-info-evening-1/

12. Become a volunteer in Tapiola Red Cross multicultural group!

Tapiola Red Cross is looking for enthusiastic people, who are perhaps searching for a new hobby and new friends, to become volunteers in its multicultural group.

We offer: possibility to get involved in creating and organising multicultural events (for example on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in March), occasions to meet, getting to know with people from different cultures…

We expect from you: open-mindedness, interest towards other cultures and people with different backgrounds, respect of the Red Cross values (you can learn more about the principles here: http://www.ifrc.org/who-we-are/vision-and-mission/the-seven-fundamental-principles/ )

If you got interested, please contact:
monikulttuurisuus@spr-tapiola.org

13. Prank sauna, Wed, 19 Mar, 6pm @ Rantasauna

Go to the sauna and get tips on how to make pranks at Rantsu on 19 Mar! ”I will not stop making pranks until I grow up, I have grown up when I finish making pranks”, says an ancient proverb.
So come to Rantsu on Wednesday, 19 March, to hear the best reasons to make pranks this spring and participate in the prank contest. One of the reasons to participate are the great prizes of the spring, which will be published in the prank sauna. In addition, we offer free tips on how to make pranks and continue to talk about the topic in the sauna.
We offer pranks, free food, good vibes and board games!
Event on Facebook.

14. ** Kohti pimeÀÀ: Films by Pekka HyytiÀinen ** Kino Tapiola 17 & 24 March

Film Club Montaasi organises a retrospective of films by Pekka HyytiĂ€inen at Kino Tapiola at 7pm on 17 and  24 March. The event consists of two screenings, where all three feature films of HyytiĂ€inen will be screened, as well as plenty of unseen material from his career. HyytiĂ€inen’s friends and partners will come to talk about the making of films.

HyytiĂ€inen (1950–2008) is a forgotten natural talent of the Finnish cinema and one of those rare Finnish independent film makers of the 1970s and 80s, who managed to break through to the mainstream. His  films received plenty of praise from critics when they were published, but did not achieve commercial success.

Tickets for the event will be sold in the screenings, the total price is €5.
The ticket is valid for both shows.

Further information: http://montaasi.ayy.fi/kohtipimeaa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/812175768799680/
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/87024756

15. Asian Film Festival in Helsingki on 13-16 March

On 13–16 March, Helsinki Cine Asian film festival will be held for the second time. The festival’s program focuses on East and Southeast Asian contemporary film. Included are films from Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, and the Philippines, among others. The festival showcases films from well-known directors as well as films from new up-and-coming directors. The whole festival program can be found on Helsinki Cine Aasia’s website (www.helsinkicineaasia.fi/en)
Further information:
www.helsinkicineaasia.fi
www.facebook.com/HelsinkiCineAasia
info@helsinkicineaasia.fi

3.3.2014

Weekly Newsletter 10/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 10/2014

Students’ shrovetide celebrations will take place at UllanlinnanmĂ€ki again on Tuesday, 4 Mar. Despite the warm spring, Vapaateekkarit have promised that there will be snow, so bring your sledge and head to the hill! The official after party of shrovetide celebrations will take place at Gravitaatio party at The Circus.

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. I DO want to send mail to a member of parliament!
  3. Inspection lists for AYY’s facilities rented on a one-time basis to become electronic on 3 Mar 2014
  4. National student feedback survey commences again
  5. Snow is guaranteed for Shrovetide celebrations!
  6. WANTED: Tutors for international students for the academic year 2014-2015
  7. Join us to create a great development cooperation week!
  8. Mosaic’s World Dinner on Thursday, 6 Mar @ Smökki
  9. Calling and a dream job – how to find it and how to make a career plan for it?
  10. Apply for AIESEC’s Global Citizen programme
  11. Debating for first-timers at Design Factory on Thu, 6 March
  12. Great debate night – the hottest debate of the city
  13. Student information portal Into to require login temporarily

1.    This and next week’s events

Week 10

Week 11

2. I DO want to send mail to a member of parliament!

Participate in the promotion of an equal marriage act in the Parliament and approach your own member of parliament with a post card! You do not have to make one, unless you want to, as AYY will send a card on your behalf on the Equality Day (19 Mar). You can leave your regards with an electronic form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/sosiaalipolitiikka/tahdon-lahettaa-kortin-kansanedustajalleni/

3. Inspection lists for AYY’s facilities rented on a one-time basis to become electronic on 3 Mar 2014

Aalto University Student Union will discontinue the use of paper inspection lists. From 3 Mar 2014 onwards, Otaniemi Service Point will no longer distribute old paper inspection lists.New lists can be found at http://lomake.ayy.fi/tilat. Lists have been tested on most mobile phones and they work flawlessly. On the same site, there is a form for reporting defects. The service points provide more detailed information on the subject. Next time when you rent facilities, please get to know the list carefully!
Questions concerning the lists can be send to tilat@ayy.fi

4. National student feedback survey commences again

The students who have completed a bachelor’s degree at Aalto University during 1 Aug– 31 Dec 2013 are invited to participate in the student feedback survey in the beginning of March. The survey is to be conducted at all Finnish universities twice a year, and this autumn the survey will be held from 3 to 21 March. The survey can be answered online and a link will be sent by email to the graduates.

From 2015 onwards, the Ministry of Education and Culture is planning to distribute annually 3% (approx. €50 million) of university core funding based on student feedback. In addition to the direct financial impact that the survey has, Aalto University will use the results of the feedback to develop education and support services for education. For further information, please contact Aalto University’s Development Specialist Reetta Koivisto, (reetta.koivisto@aalto.fi)
See the report of the previous survey can be found from Into.
Also see further information about the project at the Universities Finland (UNIFI) website.

5. Snow guaranteed for Shrovetide celebrations!

Vapaateekkarit will make sure that there will be snow in the most spectacular winter event. So bring your slider or sledge and head to Ullis! If you have not registered your team for ABB’s academic sliding contest, please head to the address laskiaisrieha.fi and take care of the matter as soon as possible. This year, the best team will win 10 tickets for Waterland party organised on Friday, 7 Mar!

Stay up to date on the latest information on the FB event.

You can buy badges for the Shrovetide celebrations 2014 at ticket sales points of Gravitaatio and in the event itself in the tent of Vapaateekkarit. The badge costs EUR 2. See you at Ullis!

6. WANTED: Tutors for international students for the academic year 2014-2015

Enthusiastic international tutors are searched for at Aalto CHEM, ELEC, ENG, SCI and ARTS (architecture students)! International tutors have a very important role in leading an international group and integrating them into our student community. Tutors get to know new cultures, make new friends and have a great time!

International tutors are also entitled to one credit point after attending AYY’s tutor trainings and returning a report. Tutors will get a tutor certificate and expense reimbursement, too. Half-a-day tutor trainings are held in April, tutor groups formed during the summer and the action starts in the autumn, when the new international students arrive to Finland.
Find more information at ayy.fi/international-tutoring and apply now!

7. Join us to create a great development co-operation week!

Are you interested in global questions? Would you like to know more about the interrelation of development and education? Do you have a secret or a very open wish to make the world a better place?

AYY will organise a development co-operation week in October with a central theme education and development. The aim of the week is to increase awareness of global questions and development co-operation among university students as part of a national campaign by the National Union of University Students (SYL). If you are excited about or want to learn more about development co-operation, join our first meeting at AYY’s Central Office (Otakaari 11) upstairs in the negotiation room on Tuesday, 18 March at 5pm for more information!

You do not need to have a grand vision or experience in the field. Everyone (any background, any level of skill, any interests) is welcome to hear the info and share their ideas, even if you will not be in Finland for the autumn semester. If you cannot make it, just drop a line to teija.lehmuskoski@aalto.fi and we will be in touch.

8. Mosaic’s World Dinner on Thursday, 6 Mar @ Smökki

World Dinner is an event where hundreds of AYY students share a dinner together by bringing some food they have prepared by themselves and tasting the meals of others. You can participate in the event individually, but the easiest way is to gather a group of 2-5 people and cook a large meal together (meaning at least as much, as your group together would eat).
Please note that in order to take part in the event, you must:

  1. Be prepared to cook a little something for the others, and
  2. Sign up at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/mosaic/6-3-world-dinner/ – why not already now, but at the latest on Wednesday, 5 March!

See you at Smökki!

9. Calling and a dream job – how to find it and how to make a career plan for it?

The workshop will be held at Aalto Design Factory’s Studio classroom (Betonimiehenkuja 5C) at 2pm-4.30pm on Tuesday, 25 Mar 204. The workshop will be held in Finnish.
What is your calling or a dream career like? Plans are dreams that have a schedule. What kind of dreams do you have in terms of the working life? What is the best vision for you? Join the workshop where we sketch our dreams and make our calling into a career plan.
Work methods: introductions, discussion groups and independent work with the career map. Trainers are Jenny Vainio and Seija LeppÀnen from Aalto University. The maximum number of participants is 20. Please sign up by 21 Mar 2014 to Jenny Vainio at jenny.vainio@aalto.fi

10. Apply for AIESEC’s Global Citizen programme

Would you like to make a difference in the summer of 2014? Participate in AIESEC’s Global Citizen programme and volunteer abroad! Global Citizen is a 6 to 12 weeks long AIESEC’s international community development programme for students who are interested in doing something good for society, as well as learning and developing personally by living and working in another country.
Through the programme, you can develop the local community by working in an organisation or school or volunteering together with other international volunteers.
Challenge your worldview, go for the adventure and fully experience diversity, while developing yourself in a completely new culture!
Interested? Apply at globalcitizen-fi.com
Or contact AIESEC’s contact person at Aalto in charge of exchange affairs at van1311.dang@aiesec.net if you have any questions.

11. Debating for first-timers at Design Factory on Thu, 6 Mar  

Doubting your public speaking skills? Presentation and debating is a sport you learn by doing, and a skill that anyone can sharpen by practicing. Join the ”Newcomers debate evening in Otaniemi” with Aalto Debating Society (on Thu, 6 March) & try out how debating works for you. The programme is planned for first-timers, so there is no pressure and every student can easily step in. This is an easygoing event, where you can test your improvisation skills & get to know debating techniques. The event will start at 5pm at Design Factory.
https://www.facebook.com/events/465294243596235/

12. Great debate night – the hottest debate of the city  

Great debate night – the hottest debate of the city at Apollo Live Club (Mannerheimintie 16) at 8pm on Friday, 7 Mar. The doors will open at 7pm. The debates will be hald in Finnish.

  • Members of Parliament Jussi Halla-aho (The Finns Party) and Mikael Jungner (Social Democratic Party): Tarvitaanko Suomeen Amerikan-mallin mukaista sananvapauslainsÀÀdĂ€ntöÀ? (”Does Finland need the American model of the freedom of expression legislation?”)
  • Director Jari Halonen and blogger Henry Laasanen: Onko naisen saaminen miehen elĂ€mĂ€n tĂ€rkein pÀÀmÀÀrĂ€? (”Is getting a woman a man’s most important goal in life?”)
  • Nutrition expert Patrik Borg and former Chief Editor Ulla-Maija Paavilainen Pilaako laihdutusjournalismin seuraaminen laihduttamisen mahdollisuudet? (”Does following the dieting journalism ruin possibilities to lose weight?”)

The commentator is the head of the monthly supplement of Helsingin Sanomat Lauri Malkavaara.  DJ Supergrande plays music.
Tickets at the entrance EUR 6, in advance EUR 5. Advance tickets from Tiketti.  https://www.facebook.com/SuuriVaittelyilta

13. Student information portal Into to require login temporarily

Aalto IT and Aalto Communications will be doing extensive development and changes to the IT system behind the portal into.aalto.fi during March. For the duration of the development, the service will temporarily require login (shibboleth) with the Aalto login and password. We will inform the Aalto community of the schedule of the changes to be made during March. Further information Juha Martikainen (juha.h.martikainen@aalto.fi)

24.2.2014

Weekly Newsletter 9/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 9/2014

The first Aino of the year will be published this week. Come and read the latest magazine at the pop-up café at the Central Office on Thursday, 12noon-5pm!

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. Sano se suomeksi! campaign ongoing until 14 Mar
  3. Send a card to someone nice!
  4. Report delayed course grading
  5. AINO Pop-Up Café @ Otaniemi
  6. FSHS neck-shoulder muscle care course in Otaniemi
  7. Technological Finland Youth to Business
  8. Students’ baseball team OtaKoppi is active during the winter season!
  9. KYN is again looking for new enthusiastic singers!

1. This and next week’s events

Week 9

Week 10

2. Sano se suomeksi! campaign ongoing until 14 March 

AYY, Aalto University and the Language Centre organise a campaign between 13 Jan-14 Mar where international students can practise their Finnish skills in everyday situations at the university. Students collect entries to their passport when speaking Finnish at AYY’s service points, student restaurants, student services and other university staff. Passports are distributed at AYY’s service points, the Language Centre and student service points. Prizes will be raffled among the participants. The campaign will end on 14 March 2014, so you still have time to participate.

Further information on campaign’s fb-pge.

3. Send a card to someone nice!

It is nice to get praise on your work but also to praise others. Aalto University Student Union will send a thank you card on your behalf if you tell us who has been nice to you. You can report a nice person at https://lomake.ayy.fi/sosiaalipolitiikka/kortti-kivoille/

Let’s remember to thank each other!

4. Report delayed course grading

Aalto University’s teaching and study regulations provide that exams and other study performances must be reviewed and recorded in the study register within one month. If your exam results or credits are late, you can report it to us and Aalto University administration via the electronic form. The form information can be found on AYY’s website at: /jasenille/annapalautetta/

5. AINO Pop-Up Café @ Otaniemi

AINO 1/2014 has been published! In order to celebrate this, Aino’s editorial staff will organise a pop-up cafĂ© at AYY’s Central Office (Otakaari 11, 2nd floor) for one day on Thursday, 27 Feb, 12noon-5pm. We offer excellent ADD CAFE coffee, Froosh smoothies, laid-back music and freshly printed magazines. Welcome! Bring your friends with you!

Event on Facebook.

6. FSHS neck-shoulder muscle care course in Otaniemi

A muscle care course is organised for students who have neck-shoulder symptoms at FSHS Otaniemi Unit at the address Otakaari 12. The course is well suited for students who have mild neck-shoulder symptoms and students with neck problems due to occlusion symptoms. The course includes an educative section, as well as self-care and massage guidance and exercises.

The course meetings will be held on Thu, 3 Apr and Thu, 10 Apr, 4pm-5.15pm (2x75min) and they are organised in the facilities of FSHS Otaniemi at Otakaari 12. The instructor is a physiotherapist of FSHS. The course language is Finnish.

Students who have paid the membership fee to a student union within the sphere of FSHS may participate in the course. Course registrations to physiotherapy consultation number 046 7101503 Mon-Fri, 11am-12noon.

Cancellations to the same number or telephone machine 046 7101028.

Uncancelled appointments cost EUR25, otherwise the course is free of charge.

7. Technological Finland Youth to Business

Finland Youth to Business is an event held by AIESEC in Finland bringing together students, business leaders and experts in a space for actionable ideas generation.

This time under the theme “How digital innovation reforms Finnish businesses” the forum creates a platform for students to step forward from theory to business reality, understanding which competences are needed to be successful in a technological and changing world and how to overcome the odds of unemployment and actually influence the future whether innovating in companies or starting new projects.

Finland Youth to Business is free for all students studying in Finland at the moment or for those who have recently graduated and it will take place on 28 Mar 2014 in HAAGA-HELIA, Pasila Campus.

Register here.

For further information you can consult the website and facebook page of the event:
https://www.facebook.com/FinlandY2B
http://www.finlandy2b.com/

8. Students’ baseball team OtaKoppi is active during the winter season!

OtaKoppi is the students’ baseball team which provides its members with diverse opportunities to play baseball. OtaKoppi is also active during the winter season. There are rehearsals at Otahalli on Tuesdays, 9pm-11pm, where you can practise your hits. We also play floorball at Otahalli on Sundays at 4pm. In addition, the women’s team has rehearsals on Monday, 8pm. Everyone who is interested in baseball is very welcome to come and exercise in a nice company!

In the summer, OtaKoppi plays in the men’s provincial league, the women’s regional league and the amateur league. Informal summer baseball is organised weekly in the summer, where everyone can participate, regardless of their background! In late summer, OtaKoppi also participates in the Finnish student championship tournament with a team filled with positive spirit. You should keep these recreational opportunities in mind, as the summer is approaching fast.

You can read more about OtaKoppi on its website (otakoppi.fi). The membership is free for the members of AYY and HYY. By becoming a member, you are added to the mailing list of OtaKoppi, which provides information on upcoming rehearsals and events. If you are interested, you should join us. Welcome to play baseball in a good company!

otakoppi.fi
www.facebook.com/otakoppi

9. KYN is again looking for new and enthusiastic singers!

Welcome to the audition that will be held at the School of Economics on Mon, 3 Mar, approx. 6pm-8pm. Please sign up for the audition via e-mail to puheenjohtaja(a)kyn.fi by Sunday, 2 Mar 2014 with the subject ”Audition” and tell us about your musical and singing background. Please also mention your contact details and whether you have any preferences on the audition time. Be prepared to sing one optional song without accompaniment.

Please sign up by Sun, 2 March!

Further information about us is available on our website and our FB site.

 

17.2.2014

Weekly Newsletter 8/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 8/2014

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. Send a card to someone nice!
  3. Report delayed course grading
  4. Masters of Aalto 2014 wants you & your project!
  5. FSHS reminder: try out the electronic citizen’s account!
  6. Neste Jacobs’ summer job application period to end on 24 Feb
  7. Tieto summer job campaign 2014
  8. Sign up for study psychologists’ workshops
  9. Antti Nurmesniemi design scholarships 2014 for further education for the academic year 2014-2015 are now open for applications
  10. Welcome to the game night!
  11. Start aikido in Otaniemi
  12. Leisure and coastal skipper courses
  13. Friend and dating service for university students – AcademicSingles is open!
  14. Participate in the international youth activities of the Finnish Red Cross!

1. This and next week’s events

Week 8

Week 9

2. Send a card to someone nice!

It is nice to get praise on your work but also to praise others. Aalto University Student Union will send a thank you card on your behalf if you tell us who has been nice to you. You can report a nice person at https://lomake.ayy.fi/sosiaalipolitiikka/kortti-kivoille/

Let’s remember to thank each other!

3. Report delayed course grading

Aalto University’s teaching and study regulations provide that exams and other study performances must be reviewed and recorded in the study register within one month. If your exam results or credits are late, you can report it to us and Aalto University administration via the electronic form. The form information can be found on AYY’s website at: /jasenille/annapalautetta/

4. Masters of Aalto 2014 wants you & your project!

We are looking for inspiring, innovative and brilliant thesis and project works to be exhibited at the Masters of Aalto exhibition between 15 May and 1 June 2014.

What is a suitable project / work to exhibit?

  • *is made by a single person or a group with an eager attitude and passion for her/his/their work
  • *the work / result of the project can be shown as a physical “product” or somehow demonstrated (that it is not only posters)
  • *the thesis is finalized between June 2013 and May 2014 or the project work executed during the academic year 2013-2014 is a remarkable example of Aalto spirit

When and how?

  • * please contact your thesis supervisor or the head of your study programme for further information on how to be a part of Masters of Aalto 2014

What the student will gain?

  • *reward and visibility for your exceptional work
  • *the honour to represent your department
  • *get new contacts from all the fields of Aalto University
  • *a path to potential employers

Want to know more?

Contact the producer of Masters of Aalto Tarja Peltoniemi tarja.peltoniemi@aalto.fi 050 532 3817

5. FSHS reminder: try out the electronic Citizen’s account!

FSHS reminds students that the Citizen’s account, which FSHS has used since 1 Sept 2013, is a convenient and secure electronic channel.

The Citizen’s account is a secure channel between FSHS and the students. After your appointment, you can receive messages electronically through your account concerning details related to your treatment (results, charges, care instructions, etc.) in a secure way at a time convenient for you. It is only possible to contact FSHS tourist information service through the Citizen’s account. NB! You can communicate with the doctor or other medical staff only when FSHS has first send you a message to the Citizen’s account.

Have a look at the video and create a new convenient account for yourself through the link below: www.asiointitili.fi.

We would also like to remind you that the courses of FSHS physiotherapy unit in the spring of 2014 are held in Finnish.

6. Neste Jacobs’ summer job application period to end on 24 Feb

Neste Jacobs’ summer job application period will end on Monday, 24 Feb. Neste Jacobs is a preferred solution provider of high-quality technology, engineering and project services for a wide range of industries in the oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals and biotechnology fields. Neste Jacobs have more than 50 years of experience in technology development and industrial investment projects as well as maintenance and performance improvement in Europe, North and South America, Asia and the Middle East. In addition to the Nordic countries we are looking to grow in the expanding markets of the Middle East and Russia in particular. We employ some 1,000 professionals globally.

Read about available positions at www.nestejacobs.com/careers

7. Tieto summer job campaign 2014

IT’s summer 2014!

This summer Tieto hires over 40 summer interns into different positions and locations in Finland. The application period is open until February 28th. Some of our open positions in the Helsinki/Espoo region are:

  • Software Processes and Tools Improvement summer intern
  • Data Scientist summer intern
  • Java and TOAS Developer summer intern
  • HR Generalist Summer intern
  • Summer project coordinator
  • HP OpenVMS  Operating system intern
  • Mobile Development summer intern
  • Mobile/Front end Guru summer intern

Have a look at all the open positions and apply at: www.tieto.fi/kesatyo

For non-Finnish speaking applicants; most positions require fluent knowledge in Finnish, but we also have some positions available, where only English is needed.

Welcome to spend your summer at the Nordic’s largest IT-company

Best regards,Viktoria Petrell, Tieto

8. Sign up for study psychologists’ workshops

The workshop is intended for students whose anxiety affects their studies and who would like to find tools for coping with anxiety. There are many types of anxiety, one is nervous to perform, others fear social situations or might be anxious about something else.

The workshop provides an opportunity to handle different situations and anxiety in general – from the participants’ own starting points. Course methods include discussion, as well as exercises done alone and in the group. The workshop includes six meetings (two hours/meeting). The workshop is led by Study Psychologist Minna Nevala. The course is held in Finnish!

  •     Meeting times: Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm, 25 Feb-1 Apr 2014
  •     Meeting place: Otakaari 1, training room Majakka (M140)
  • Registrations and further information: pintopsykologi(at)aalto.fi or 040 353 8112 (Minna Nevala).
  • Further information: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=5116000

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a state of open attention on the present. It’s living here and now. Mindfulness involves nonjudgmental conscious awareness of one’s feelings, thoughts and surroundings.

The workshop consists of five sessions. There are two workshops in English: on Mondays 9.30am-11.30am from 13 Jan until 10 Feb and on Mondays 9.30am-11.30am from 24 Feb until 24 March. The workshop is free of charge.

The address is Lönnrotinkatu 23 a 7, Helsinki.

You can sign up by sending e-mail to opintopsykologi@aalto.fi. For more information please see Into.

9. Antti Nurmesniemi design scholarships 2014 for further education for the academic year 2014-2015 are now open for applications 

Askon SÀÀtiö foundation has established scholarships bearing the name of Antti Nurmesniemi in the year of 2000, which support further studies or work abroad. Every academic year, two scholarships of EUR 17,000 are granted. Students who have completed the Finnish masters of art or equivalent degree may apply for one of the scholarships for further studies or internship. Students who have completed the Finnish bachelor of arts or equivalent degree in order to graduate as a master may apply for the other scholarship.

You may apply for the scholarship with an informal, preferably electronical application, addressed to Askon SÀÀtiö foundation. Applications must be delivered to the representative by the end of April 2014. Further information and application instructions: www.askonsaatio.fi

10. Welcome to the game night!

We offer you and your friends an evening in good company with refreshments and various games. In the event, you can also try out RAY’s new and unreleased games. The game night is part of Aalto University’s research project organised in cooperation with the Slot Machine Association RAY. The event will be organised on 21 Feb 2014, 6pm-10pm, in RAY’s head office in LeppĂ€vaara (Turuntie 42, Espoo).

In order to receive a personal invitation to the game night for you and your friends, please fill out the application form by Wednesday, 19 Feb 2014!

Please follow our Facebook site at: www.facebook.com/gamenightidbm

11. Start aikido in Otaniemi

Aalto Aikikai organises a weekend camp on aikido basics in Otahalli on 21-23 Feb. The camp gives you readiness to join the weekly rehearsals of the club. The price of the camp is EUR 20. You can also join the activities after the camp. More information is available at:  http://www.aaltoaikikai.ayy.fi

12. Leisure and coastal skipper courses

Teekkari Sailors’ navigation courses in the spring of 2014:

  • Leisure skipper course on Tuesdays, 25 Feb-15 Apr, 5:30pm-8pm
  • Coastal skipper course on Wednesdays, 5 Mar-16 Apr, 5:30pm-8pm
  • Examinations of both courses: Fri, 25 Apr, 6pm-10pm

The leisure skipper course is the beginner’s course on navigation theory and maritime traffic regulations. You will learn how to find your way between the right signs, navigate on the map and identify other ships based on lights. Teaching begins from the basics, so previous knowledge is not required. Later, you can continue your studies in the coastal skipper course, which includes tides, meteorology and the use of the radar. You may participate in both courses at the same time.

You can join the courses by becoming a member of TRIP and paying the membership fee.

Further information: trip.ayy.fi

Welcome!

13. Friend and dating service for university students – AcademicSingles is open!

At Aalto University, about 2/3 of the students are men, whereas at the University of Helsinki, the ratio is just the opposite. Through AcademicSingles, you can get to know people at different universities in the metropolitan area. In this way, all profiles are always of high quality and authentic. You can always decide who sees your profile according to the university and degree programme.

The service allows you to get to know academic singles in the metropolitan area:

  1. Online –In addition to browsing the members’ basic information, you can comment your life on a wall similar to FB, follow the posts of others and discuss online on chat, for example.
  2. Hobbies – You do not always want or even look for a partner. Through the service, you can easily find company to your favourite hobbies or cultural activities.
  3. PopUp events – Members can organise PopUp events for each other and invite the kind of singles they would like to meet. Or you can just participate in events organised by others!

The first version of the service is available in Finnish and free of charge for the first 1,000 registrants throughout the year 2014. Create your own profile at: https://academicsingles.fi/.

14. Participate in the international youth activities of the Finnish Red Cross!

The youth delegate course of the Finnish Red Cross is now open for applications. Youth delegates are the Red Cross youth members who are 18 years or over and chosen and trained to work as youth delegates in the organisational development field.

You may apply for the basic course of youth delegates if you

  • are between 18 and 28 years of age
  • speak fluent English
  • have experience of voluntary work from the Red Cross or somewhere else and you understand the difference between voluntary and paid work.

Further information and link to the application: http://www.punainenristi.fi/nuoret/kansainvalinen-toiminta