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17.6.2013

Campus 2015: Architectural competition finalists on display

Entries for the second phase of the ongoing Campus 2015 architectural design competition are on display in an exhibition at Otakaari 1 and on the website campus2015.aalto.fi starting on 17 June.

The second phase of the competition ended on 15 May. The six finalists selected for the second phase in November 2012 are stay strong sweetie, HIPSTERKASBAH, 492700, VÄRE, AINOA and NOLLI. The aim of the Campus 2015 architectural design competition is to create a vibrant and interactive research and learning environment for Aalto University in a central location at the campus. The jury will publish the results on 27 September 2013.

Exhibition

Campus 2015 entries are shown in an exhibition in Otaniemi, at Otakaari 1 (guidance from the main door, 3^rd floor), 17-20 June and 24-28 June from 10 am to 5 pm

Web commenting

The finalists’ works can be seen and commented on, on the website (campus2015.aalto.fi) from 17 June to 24 July. All comments from the public will be given to the jury.

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7.6.2013

The tuition fee trial is coming to an end – Aalto University will not charge tuition fees from students starting their studies in 2014

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The Finnish tuition fee experiment will come to end in the end of 2014. The reason is that the decree that has allowed the tuition fee trial will expire on 31 December 2014. At the same time, the tuition fee trial will end at Aalto University. Students who will be selected to masters’ programs in spring 2014 will no longer take part in the tuition fee trial, and they will not be charged fees, because the decree concerning the trial ends already in the end of the same year.

The decision does not affect the fees or scholarships of current Aalto students in any way. They will continue and finish their studies with the current conditions. Master’s students starting in the autumn of 2013 will pay tuition fees and receive scholarships until the end of the year of 2014, after which their last academic term is free and scholarships are not allocated. Students starting in the autumn of 2014 do not pay fees nor receive scholarships.

Aalto University’s Vice President Martti Raevaara emphasises that this does not mean that Aalto has decided to permanently discontinue fees for students coming from outside the EU and EEA area. ”The future of tuition fees in Finland is still open. If the fees are made possible at the legislative level also after the year of 2014, we will re-evaluate whether it is appropriate to introduce fees in some programmes” says Vice Rector Raevaara.

Aalto University Student Union AYY is satisfied with the decision to suspend the trial. ”We should now pause for a moment. Fee collection costs are higher than the income. In addition, fees deter international students from Aalto University. Tuition fee experiences of our neighbouring countries are not good and Finland has no reason to make the same mistakes”, says President of the Student Union Piia Kuosmanen.

Further information:

Martti Raevaara, Vice President of Aalto University, tel. 050 301 8692, martti.raevaara@aalto.fi

Hanna Sauli, Specialist, International Affairs, Aalto University Student Union, tel. 050 520 9446, hanna.sauli@ayy.fi

24.4.2013

AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!

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AYY’s own online shop AYY Shop is now open. The shop sells the Student Union’s hoodies, t-shirts and other products, as well as Aalto Design Factory’s coffee mugs. The product seletion will be expanded during the summer. Take a look at the products online at shop.ayy.fi!

We are happy to hear your opinions on the new online shop and we warmly welcome your suggestions for new products and improvement ideas for AYY Shop. You can submit your opinions and feedback to AYY Shop directly through the feedback form of the online shop. You can provide feedback anonymously and submit it by email to shop@ayy.fi.

Like the shop on Facebook or follow AYY Shop on Twitter and stay up-to-date on additions to AYY Shop products and other news.

24.4.2013

AYY involved in national student card cooperation

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AYY has joined the national student card cooperation – Lyyra is a diverse student card and a constantly evolving network. At Lyyra.fi, you can browse more than one thousand student benefits and find a new rental home, roommate or tenant.

In March 2013, Lyyra’s business operations were transferred to a new owner, SPV Services Finland Ltd. The business, which is constructed in cooperation with national student organisations, aims to bring more substantial benefits and services for students through this arrangement. For Aalto members, Lyyra brings a large number of new student benefits and a smart card, which can be used for electronic authentication and payments on the campus in the future.

You do not have to renew your current student card, but by registering to Lyyra’s web service, you can access online discounts and new contactless payment. Read more at http://www.lyyra.fi/. Ordering AYY’s old student cards at current prices is possible until 31 May 2013.

17.4.2013

Janne Koskenniemi elected as AYY’s Secretary General

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Aalto University Student Union
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16 Apr 2013
For immediate release

The Representative Council of Aalto University Studen Union has elected Janne Koskenniemi as AYY’s new Secretary General at its meeting on 16 Apr.

Previously, Koskenniemi has acted as AYY’s Administrative Manager. He has also gained experience from the boards of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) and the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY).

”A damn incredible feeling!” says Koskenniemi right after the election. Koskenniemi will begin his work with the orientation during the spring and summer, and his term of office will expire in August 2016.

Aalto University Student Union AYY is a service and advocacy organisation of approximately 15,000 Aalto University students. AYY represents the interests of its members particularly in academic and study social affairs. The Secretary General is the head of non-profit activities and acts as a link between different operators in the Student Union. The Secretary General participates in AYY’s financial administration and the meetings and activities of the Board, Representative Council and Financial Committee. The Secretary General’s key duties also include work with interest groups and the representation of the Student Union.

Further information:

Current Secretary General Teemu Halme, teemu.halme@ayy.fi, tel. 050 520 9415
New Secretary General Janne Koskenniemi, janne.koskenniemi@ayy.fi, tel. 050 520 9434

8.4.2013

IT service break on 19-21 April 2013 due to Data Center changes

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Aalto University IT is working to improve the university’s data center capacity. The project includes shutting down an old data center in Otaniemi and deploying new datacenter capacity rented from CSC. The main goal is to increase the capacity to meet the current needs and to improve service reliability.

IT will move equipment from the old data center to the new location between 19 and 21 April 2013. This causes a service break which begins by starting to shut down networked IT services on 19 April 2013 at 16:00. Equipment will be moved on 20 April and IT services will be restarted during 21 April. Most services are expected to function normally by Monday morning on 22 April. Some services may still have services breaks after this.

During the service break computer classrooms, Aalto desktop workstations and the university’s networked services cannot be used.

Further information on Into.