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28.1.2016

AYY is looking for a coordinator for the development cooperation week

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AYY is looking for a coordinator for the development cooperation week

The development cooperation week is part of the communication and global education project coordinated by the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) that is implemented with the project grant of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The development cooperation week has been organised in nearly all Finnish student unions for several years. The development cooperation week aims to increase the students’ awareness of global development questions and developing countries, to inspire students to engage in development issues as well as to provide insights on the situation and culture of developing countries. In year 2016 the theme of the week will be Sustainable development goals.

The steering group consisting of the student union coordinators in different cities coordinates the planning and implementation of the theme week on the national level and meets a few times a year. The coordinator is responsible for the arrangements of AYY’s local theme week. The coordinator gathers a team of volunteers, which consists of students who help to implement the theme week. The planning work takes place in the spring. Most work is to be done during the theme week organised in the autumn (most likely in October) and the reporting process will take place approximately one month after the event.

Coordinator is responsible for:

  • planning and organising of the local week
  • participating in the national steering group
  • producing material on the local level
  • reporting on the project
  • regular contacts and  project-related communications
  • coordinating the work of the team of volunteers

Requirements for the applicant:

  • higher education studies
  • experience in project work
  • interest in development cooperation issues
  • commitment to the project during the spring and the autumn

Considered advantages:

  • previous experience in event production, development cooperation and team management
  • fluent Finnish skills

The coordinator’s position provides an excellent opportunity to learn about development cooperation in practice. The team of volunteers and the national steering group help the coordinator in his/her work. The content and communications related to the week are planned in cooperation with AYY’s staff. It is also possible to divide the coordinator’s position between two people.

A one-time fee of approximately €1, 530 is paid for the coordinator of the development cooperation week. The work will begin in March 2016 or as agreed. The fee will be paid after the coordinator has submitted the required reports on the development cooperation week.

Applications and CVs should be submitted to rekrytointi@ayy.fi by 5pm on Tuesday 23.2.2016. The coordinator’s orientation period will take place at SYL’s office in Helsinki on 14-15.3.2016. It is important that the dates of the training session are suitable for the coordinator’s schedule at least to a large extent.

Further information on the position and the development cooperation week: International Affairs Specialist Milla Ovaska, milla.ovaska@ayy.fi, tel. 050 520 9446 (on holiday 17.2.2016-28.2.2016) and Member of AYY board Rosa Väisänen, rosa.vaisanen@ayy.fi tel. 0505272401.

25.1.2016

Weekly Newsletter 4/2016

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 4/2016

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /yhdistystiedote

You still have time to participate in Tempaus Event! Check out http://tempaus.fi

1. This and next week’s events
2. Questionnaire for Aalto students with children
3. Participate in the organising of Tempaus 2016! DL 31 Jan 2016
4. Gravitaatio 2016
5. Follow AYY on social media
6. AWiB Students personal branding event Thu 28th
7. Mediterranean sailing trip of Teekkaripurjehtijat
8. Start aikido in Otaniemi!
9. Club Lagoon is here again!
10. Silent retreat

1. This and next week’s events

Week 4
27.1. Hannu ja Lea Muilu: Armolahjat
28.1. Club Lagoon
30.1. ESN Aalto Cottage trip

Week 5
2.2. PSK Kuplan laitesukelluskokeilu 2016
3.2. Meioosi
4.2. PSK Kuplan laitesukelluksen peruskurssi 2016
6.2. ESN Aalto visit to Nuuksio National Park

2. Questionnaire for Aalto students with children

Tell us how AYY could help to promote the learning of students with children. Also join the Facebook group. The questionnaire closes on 8 Feb 2016.

Questionnaire: http://lomake.ayy.fi/sosiaalipolitiikka/?p=294

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1632326910390380/

3. Participate in the organising of Tempaus 2016! DL 31 Jan 2016

The last Tempaus event was organised when Aalto University was formed. At the time, students formed a human chain from Otaniemi all the way to Arabia in Helsinki. Tempaus events are a way for the students to participate in topical matters in a light-hearted but at the same time serious manner. Now is again the time to roll up our sleeves and organise a new Tempaus event. If you are interested, please apply and participate in the creating of this unique spectacle! Check out http://tempaus.fi and apply!

4. Gravitaatio 2016

Gravitaatio is here again! The biggest interdisciplinary party of the early year will be held at the Circus on Shrove Tuesday on 9 Feb!

After sledding, come and warm up at the Circus, where our incredible performers, Tiisu and Uniklubi, will entertain you! The DJ will keep the dance floor busy between the artists and at the end of the party!

5. Follow AYY on social media

Are you aware of all the social media channels where AYY is present?

Follow AYY on
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ylioppilaskunta
– Twitter: @AYY_FI, https://twitter.com/AYY_FI
– Instagram: @AYY_FI, https://instagram.com/ayy_fi/

6. AWiB Students personal branding event Thu 28th

How to associate right values and skills to your name? How to take the most of social media when building your personal brand?

These and much more questions are answered at AWiB Students Personal branding event on Thursday 28 Jan at Service Factory.

We are priviledged to have Professor Pekka Mattila to share his thoughts on how to create a brand of yourself and our second guest of the evening, Laura Sivula, gives us hands-on advice how to bring your work personality up on LinkedIn.

Register at http://goo.gl/forms/WxHU90YDEX

Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1509068909394309/

7. Mediterranean sailing trip of Teekkaripurjehtijat

In the middle of winter frost, Teekkaripurjehtijat offers a glimmer of warmth, sun, turquoise waters and a spinnaker filled with wind. Now you have an excellent opportunity to extend your summer in the Mediterranean sailing trip after your summer job ends and before the autumn term starts. Last year, we fell in love with Croatia and Salona sailboats so much that we decided to go there again. We also have the option to use a catamaran!

When: Saturday, 3-10 Sept 2016

Where: Split, Croatia

Registration will open at 12noon on Monday, 25 Jan 2016!!! More information and registration instructions:
http://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=2479

8. Start aikido in Otaniemi!

Aalto Aikikai will organise an aikido performance at Otahalli at 4.30pm on Tuesday, 2 Feb. Rehearsals for new beginners will start in the tatami hall at Jämeräntaival 5 A at 5pm on Thursday, 4 Feb. Welcome to watch and try out aikido! More info: http://aaltoaikikai.ayy.fi

9. Club Lagoon is here again!

Come and experience the best summer party of the winter organised by KY’s Cultural Section. Please wear your overalls or beach clothing and surround yourself with palm trees and the hot sun. Club Lagoon will take you to a sunny place far away from the darkness of the winter and you do not have to travel beyond Kamppi! All are welcome, with or without overalls. After all, sunshine belongs to everyone! See you at the Circus on 28 January.

Are you interested? Check out the facebook event: http://on.fb.me/1N8Tlbq !

10. Silent retreat

Silent retreat for students and the personnel of education institutions in Heponiemi on 8-10 Apr 2016. Come and take a break in the middle of the busy spring term.

The silent retreat is a good way to recharge your batteries, relax and take time to your own thoughts. At the retreat, you have the opportunity to rest, spend time outdoors and read. We provide good food, beautiful environment and praying together in a chapel. You can discuss with the instructor at agreed times.

The retreat is intended for students and personnel of universities, universities of applied sciences and vocational schools. The retreat is organised at Heponiemi Retreat Centre in Karjalohja. University Pastors Margit Peltovirta and Jenny Vainio are the retreat instructors.

Please register by 4 Feb 2016 with Secretary Niina Heinonen at yst.toimisto.espoo@evl.fi or tel. 09 8050 2359. Please include your name, school, student/staff status, contact details and any special diets and please mention whether you have attended the retreat before. First-timers have the priority. After the registration period, you will receive information on whether you can attend the retreat. You will confirm your participation by paying the invoice by the due date.

The entry fee is €90 for personnel and €45 for students (incl. full board and transportation). Further information Margit 040 513 0852 and Jenny 050 365 2256 (firstname.surname@evl.fi).

21.1.2016

Call for applications for student representatives in the administration of Aalto University

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Call for applications for student representatives in the administration of Aalto University

The Aalto University Student Union has decided on 21 Jan 2016 to open the call for applications for certain student representatives in the administration of Aalto University to the joint administrative bodies and the working groups of Aalto University for the year of 2016. Students of Aalto University can apply for the position of the student representative in administration.

Open places can be found on the website: https://www.halloped.fi/fi/aalto/calls

The application period will begin on 21 Jan 2015 at 3 p.m. and end on 31 Dec 2016 at 23.59 p.m. by which the applications must be delivered. The application is completed electronically. The electronic application forms are available at the website https://www.halloped.fi/fi . The instructions for applying are available at the recruitment website for the volunteers at Aalto University at /en/student-union/student-advocacy/student-representatives/ .

Information on the names of the applicants and their applications is disclosed to the special status associations of the Aalto University Student Union for providing recommendations in the selection of student representatives in the administration of the university represented by the associations.

The Student Union wishes that the applicants also include international degree students as well as representatives of both genders and various schools. The working language in the bodies of University is Finnish unless otherwise stated in the description of the body.

The Student Union organizes training for new representatives of every school on Jan 2016.

The Board of the Aalto University Student Union will appoint the student representatives to the administration at its meeting on 10 Feb 2016.

 

In Otaniemi, 21 Jan 2016

 

 

Susanna Koistinen

Specialist, Academic Affairs

 

Further information: /en/student-union/student-advocacy/student-representatives/

Susanna Koistinen

Specialist, Academic Affairs

susanna.koistinen@ayy.fi, +358 50 520 9438

21.1.2016

AYY is looking for Campus Development Project Secretary

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Aalto University Student Union AYY is an advocacy and service organisation for nearly 15,000 students. AYY operates on three campuses and at the central office located in Otaniemi. AYY employs a total of approx. 50 persons. In the student union field, AYY is a young and innovative actor where you can implement your own ideas and create something new. AYY is a community and corporation governed by public law, which includes real estate and service companies in addition to the student union.

AYY is a major rental housing provider with a total of 3,100 rental apartments and its aim is to build a significant number of new apartments in the coming years.

AYY’s support activities are centralised to Aalto University Campus in Otaniemi, Espoo. We are now looking for

CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SECRETARY

with a fixed-term contract to join our support team in Espoo. The campus development project secretary is responsible for project leading in the preparation of upcoming real estate projects and the project secretary will assist the real estate team. Projects are related to the preparation of zoning and the promotion of projects. One key responsibility is to participate in the renewal of AYY’s real estate strategy.

In order to succeed in the position, the applicant is required to have basic knowledge of zoning and the real estate field. Experience in project administration is considered an asset. The position requires self-initiative and the ability to complete tasks. The position also requires adequate language skills (English is mandatory, Swedish is considered an asset).

We appreciate a constructive and inspiring approach to work, teamwork skills and know-how of student union activities, as well as the willingness to act in an active and constructive manner. Experience in municipal advocacy is also beneficial.

 

A fixed-term position will start in February 2016 (or as agreed) and continues for approximately 1.5 years. Chief Financial Officer acts as the supervisor of the recruited person. This is a part-time position, there are 20-25 working hours per week in accordance with the agreement. The salary is defined according to the collective agreement of the student unions.

If you are a skilled person who is willing to develop, we offer you a versatile position in the real estate field in an enthusiastic work community.

Welcome to join us on Otaniemi Campus and make the change!

Applications with résumés should be submitted by 30 Jan 2016 to rekrytointi(at)ayy.fi. You will receive a confirmation of the received application. For further information on the position, please contact CFO Reija Väätäinen, reija.vaatainen@ayy.fi or tel. 040 7095900.

Please get to know our activities at www.ayy.fi.