- PT x TiK x SIK regular sport sessions
- PT Info Channel on Telegram
- PT’s LinkedIn group
- Board meetings in 2023
- PT’s feedback form
- SIK x FK x PT Van Der Waellus Hike 18.-23.8.
- Meet a Chem Eng!
- [NEW] Wappu Kick-off 11.4.
- “To summer condition” 2023!
- [NEW] PT x AK Wappuspåra 25.4.
- CHEM events Telegram channel
- Study feedback
- CHEM tournament 6.4.
- CHEM Apply to be a course assistant 2023-2024
- Student musical theatre Teekkarispeksi 2023
- TEK Finnish Language Café returns every Monday and Wednesday!
- PI’s Spring summit on 20.4.
- Ylikulku 2023
- KY Hukkaputki appro 13.4.
- Manta Countdown 14.4.
- Aalto Open Air 22.4.
- Self-study places in Otaniemi
- [NEW] Apply to become PI’s Student coordinator!
- [NEW] Otaniemi’s overall patch fair
- [NEW] Woima Corporation’s open position
- [NEW] Students’ Beer Pong tournament 16.4.
- [NEW] Wappuwaihto 23.4.
- [NEW] Dipolin Wappu 30.4.
- Regards from Spokesperson-secretary
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHEM tournament 6.4.
Save the date: Wappu Kickoff 11.4.
UPCOMING TICKET SALES
24h + 15 min Reverse event: Wed 5.4. at 12.00
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1. PT x TiK x SIK regular sport sessions
Pack your indoor shoes and head to the ball sports hall of Otahalli every Thursday from 5.1. onwards at 21-22! There you will be able to play badminton or basketball with TiK, SIK and other PT members.
2. PT Info Channel on Telegram
PT has a separate Telegram channel for official announcements and news about the association – PT Info Channel! All the most important announcements and news about the association will be posted in the channel, for example about events and the summary of the weekly newsletter sent by email.
The #PT-chat (https://t.me/+rG8LiYRYWl9hZjg0.) will remain as a chat for discussions between PT members. You can join the PT Info Channel here: https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAFAZzeI4birVAcfBZg.
Remember also to join the CHEM Events -info channel, that information about open events held by Chemistry Guild, Forest Products Guild and The Guild of Materials and Metallurgy students: https://t.me/chemtapahtumat
3. PT’s LinkedIn group
Applications for summer jobs have begun so a quick reminder that PT has their own LinkedIn site and group! LinkedIn is a great way to get contacts and network with your student colleagues. Open summer jobs from our field will be informed about in the group as well!
Link to join the group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13559286/
Link to the PT LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prosessiteekkarit-ry/
4. Board meetings in 2023
Next board meeting is on Monday 10.4. at 10.00! You can check scheduled meetings in the association’s event calendar. The meetings will be held at pHuone.
5. PT’s feedback form
Is there something bothering you and want to change it? Has something gone exceptionally well? You can send us anonymous feedback on PT’s website or using this link.
6. SIK x FK x PT Van Der Waellus Hike 18.-23.8.
SIK, FK and PT organize a sequel for last year’s hikes 18th – 23rd of August! We’ll walk the Karhunkierros trail (82 km) and spend the last night at a cottage in Hossa. The registration started on Friday the 10th of March here: https://sahkoinsinoorikilta.fi/events/319
7. Meet a Chem Eng!
Meet a Chem Eng! <3333
Hello everyone!
On the behalf of all Chem Engs (students of the Aalto Bachelor’s Programme in Science and Technology majoring in Chemical Engineering), I’d like to invite you to join the international community of PT!
The 4 generations of Chem Engs extend their warm welcome to Finnish students who search for an opportunity to:
– share their experiences and passions with new people,
– learn about different countries, cultures, and languages,
– exercise their English skills and help others learn Finnish,
– make new friendships
We don’t care about your fluency, you’re welcomed as you are!
The PT International Committee has plenty of events planned and I hope to see many of you there! At any event, you can recognize a Chem Eng by their green ribbon tied on the shoulder. Feel free to approach us! If you want to show us your interest in meeting international students, you can get your own green ribbon from me!
You can direct all your ideas, questions, and anxieties to me @NanaLesz
With friendly regards,
Natalia ‘Nana’ Leszczyńska
Chem Eng Officer ’23
8. [NEW] Wappu Kick-off 11.4.
The Wappu Kick Off is here again! This year our beloved ISOs have invited every member of PT alongside fuksis to celebrate the beginning of wappu season! Put on your overalls and arrive to Otakaari 20 on Tuesday 11.4. at 18.00 onwards. There’s a lot of fun programs and with your prosessiteekkaricolleagues!
WHAT: Wappu Kick-Off!
WHEN: On Tuesday 11.4. at 18 ->
DC: Overalls with wappu decoration
PRICE: Nada! Nothing!
WHY: Start your wappu with your friends!
9. “To summer condition” 2023!
Kesäkuntoon 2023 starts today, are you ready?
Summer is approaching and for the fourth year in a row, it’s time to get back into healthy habits! Kesäkuntoon is a phrase loosely translated to “summer fitness”, used in the context of getting fit for summer. The event is a type of friendly competition, lasting 4 weeks, where you can complete small activities to improve your life, either by yourself or with a team.
As you complete the activities you’ll collect points for your own team and also for your guild or association. That’s right, it’s not only teams against other teams but also PT vs. TiK!
At the end of the campaign, the best teams and the best guild or association will be rewarded. “But!” I hear you saying, “I’m not athletic? What do you mean ‘summer fitness’? I can’t even walk up the stairs without getting out of breath!” Well, fear not! For as many points as can be gathered through sports and fitness, you can gather just as many from things that have nothing to do with moving your body, like sleeping!
More information about how to join will be revealed, but fear not, it’s easy! In fact, you don’t even have to leave Telegram.
Our amazing friends have created a Telegram bot that is simple and intuitive to use, so you can track your points at the end of each week and follow the leaderboard easily.
Are you ready to turn your life around? Also join the official Telegram chat of the competition for more info and tips: https://t.me/kesakuntoon23 Registration through the bot: @kesakuntoon_bot
What: Kesäkuntoon 2023
When: 27.3. – 23.4.
Where: Anywhere you want!
Why: To maintain healthier lifestyle and compete against the other guild and teams
Price: Free!
10. [NEW] PT x AK Wappuspåra 25.4.
PTxAK Wappuspåra runs again on 25.4.!
Beloved Wappuspåra will come back and be even more spectacular this spring! This year, the real Wappu feeling will be found along the journey of the AKxPT. You don’t want to miss this one! This amazing experience starts at 17.45 in the Eastern Harbour City, after which passengers are treated with a 2-hour architecture tour of Helsinki and surprise programmes (spoiler: karaoke!). At the end of the trip, we will continue our journey to the restaurant Musta Härkä, where the party will be entertained by CanCan! The event is part of the AK115 anniversary year
Registration for the event will open on 11.4. at 12 in PT’s registration machine and will close on 20.4 at 23.55. The registration becomes binding after 20.4. There is foom for 55 fastest AK members and 55 PT members. The event costs 14e including a 2h ride with programme, afterparty and overall patch. All members of AK and PT are welcome to join the after-party, regardless of their participation in the event itself!
Tl;dr
What: PTxAK Wappuspåra!
When: 25.4. at 17.45
What it costs: 14e, free entry and cloak room
DC: Overalls + Wappu!
Why: Because AK <3 PT <3 spåra
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11. CHEM events Telegram channel
Keep on track what happens at CHEM – join the CHEM events Telegram channel: https://t.me/chemtapahtumat
12. Study feedback
Hi all!
We would like to remind you about the importance of study feedback! We can only react to issues concerning your studies if we are made aware of them.
If for example the assessment criteria change during the course or you have not received your exam results within four weeks, inform the Head of Study Affairs so that they can intervene.
For any Bachelor’s level related study feedback you can contact Leevi through:
- Email: opintovastaava@prosessiteekkarit.fi
- Telegram: @leeviha
- The anonymous feedback form
For any Master’s level related study feedback you can contact the Heads of Study Affairs of the guilds:
KK: @Akseli_Rautakorpi or feedback form
PJK: @joonaskovalainen069420 or feedback form
VK: @vuorinainen or feedback form
More information about student rights can be found here.
13. CHEM tournament 6.4.
It is time for a new hundred-year tradition, in its order the first ever CHEM tournament! This event is held on 6.4. In this lively and intensive event we will find out, which one of the four CHEM constituents has the best team. The teams will compete in events, which test physical prowess, unrelenting skillfulness and sharp intellect. There will be a 20-member team from each guild or association, which competes for points against other teams. The winning team will get a prize, and honor for winning the first ever CHEM-tournament! After the tournament, the teams get to enjoy the löylys and atmosphere of Gorsu at the afterparty.
Sign-up for the event began on 27.3. at 12:00 and ends on 4.4. at 23:55 in PT’s registration machine.
TL;DR
What? The first CHEM-tournament ever!
Where? Alvari square and Gorsu
When? 6.4. from 16:00 forwards
Why? Show which guild (or association :D) rules!
Price? 0 €
DC? Overalls +color of your represented party
14. CHEM Apply to be a course assistant 2023-2024
The School of Chemical Engineering is looking for course assistants for the study year 2023 – 2024. The application is open until 16.4. and is meant for both returning and first-time applicants.
More information about the call is available at: https://wiki.aalto.fi/display/AAFSCE/Assistant+application+for+the+School+of+Chemical+Engineering
Send your application at:
For any questions, please contact:
Lauri Partanen (lauri.partanen@aalto.fi)
Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
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15. Student musical theatre Teekkarispeksi 2023
Welcome to see Teekkarispeksi 2023 – Univelka. Speksi will head off to the world of dreams! As family, business and dreams intertwine, surprising partners must join forces to save the world of dreams. But will it be a nightmare?
In Finnish only.
More information about the tickets and performance dates (in Finnish) https://teekkarispeksi.fi/naytokset-ja-liput/
16. TEK Finnish Language Café returns every Monday and Wednesday!
After a Christmas break, the TEK Finnish Language Café returns to help you practise your Finnish skills outside of your lessons! The café is a low effort opportunity to speak Finnish with other learners, as well as to just have a break from your courses with coffee and snacks. The location is the Otaniemi TEK office, found in the Harold Harlin Learning Centre (via external A door), so can form a convenient part of your day.
The Finnish Café aims to be very casual, with all skill levels of Finnish welcome, especially including those who are native speakers. Whether you are in your first year in Finland or your twentieth, feel free to stop by, chat, and improve your skills!
In terms of integrating into Finland following studies, language problems are consistently given as the number one issue in finding a field relevant job. While native skills are impossible for many, even some Finnish skills can make a huge difference. As part of TEK’s work to improve the ability of international students to thrive in Finland, these cafes can hopefully help you achieve those skills – and therefore a future here!
Starting from Wednesday 1.2., the times of the café throughout the Spring semester are as follows:
Every Monday at 16:15
Every Wednesday at 14:15
Depending on demand, extra sessions can also be organised later on.
We have a Telegram group for communication and extra Finnish practise, as well as for any possible cancellations or changed times. If you have any interest in coming to a café, join it at https://t.me/+_XsOr7ChyPxkOTI8
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to message me at @kvtykki on Telegram, or at owain.hopeaketo@tek.fi.
Nähdään siellä!
Owain Hopeaketo
TEK International Student Liaison, Otaniemi
17. PI’s Spring summit on 20.4.
PI’s spring summit on 20.4.2023 “The future of fibre packaging” – Kalastajatorppa, Helsinki / hybrid and special program for students and recent graduates
Welcome to the PI’s Spring Summit and evening Gala! The registration opened on 7.3. at 12!
The Spring Summit deals with the future of fibre packaging. We are in for interesting speeches from experts concerning the future trends of food packaging, regulatory threats and opportunities as well as practical examples of sustainable fibre-based packaging and investments.
The CTO of Paptic Oy Heidi Saxell will for example talk about the sustainable fibre-based solutions to replace plastic and the Uusi Puu jury will talk about the wood-based innovations now and in the future.
In connection with the summit, we also have the finals of the Wood U Innovate competition for students in higher education, and the winners of the Uusi puu competition will be announced. We will also arrange an excursion to the Valmet head office in Keilasatama for students and recent graduates.
Get to know to the programme and confirm your registration by 12.4.
Welcome to the evening gala after the Spring Summit at 18.30 in Kalastajatorppa, Pyöreä Sali. The Gala will be moderated by a magician Johannes Malkamäki and Bilebändi Baloo will provide us good music. The registration for the Evening Gala happens from a specific form which you can find from this link.
The Spring Summit and the special grogram is free of charge for all students (do not have to be PI members) and for recent graduates that are members of PI. The first 20 students that have registered to the Gala will get their place in the event free of charge. Other student participants will have to pay a student price of 40 euros. Other participants’ ticket price is 80 euros. The reasonable travelling expenses for students and recent graduates will be covered.
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18. Ylikulku 2023
Friday 7.4. Smökki will be on fire because it is time yet again for YLIKULKU RAVE!
AaltoDJ and Audiopoli are bringing underground vibes overground.
Rave music. Custom built big speakers. Bring ear plugs. More info on Facebook.
LINEUP: TBA
WHAT: YLIKULKU RAVE
WHERE: Smökki, Jämeräntaival 4
WHEN: 7.4.2023, 21.00-2.00 (Doors open at 20.30)
TICKETS: 12€ (incl. overall patch) from Kide.app 20.3. at 17.00
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19. KY Hukkaputki appro 13.4.
ARE YOU READY TO HEAD TO EAST WITH THE WOLVES?
Get your overalls and head to Apollo on Thursday 13th of April and be ready to dive into the tunnels and head to east! We at KY’s Cultural Committee KUVA are excited to present the interdisciplinary pub crawl Hukkaputki, and this time it’s bigger and better than ever! Hop on the metro and enjoy the student-friendly priced drinks in the best pub that the East has to offer and experience the culture 😉
The crawl time is 6 hours and when your done with your underground adventure you can come collect your badge at Apollo and head to the afterparty. The badge distribution starts at 10pm and ends at midnight, so be sure to find your way out of the tunnels by then. First-time attendees can get the legendary Hukkaputki badge with 7 stamps, second-time attendees 8, third-time attendees 10 and four-time attendees 12!
And the night doesn’t end after the crawl 😮 We’ll continue at Apollo Live Club with an afterparty with some amazing performances and a great atmosphere!! After that you can head towards Otaniemi because our Cultural Subcommittee KUJ will be hosting an afterafterparty at KY’s event venue MMK starting at 2am.
The ticket sale went live on Thursday March 16th on Kide.app. The tickets are divided into 15-minute slots, so be ready to get the best time slot for your pack! You can start the pub crawl within the 15-minute slot you have picked. Please arrive on time to avoid any overcrowding!
WHAT: Hukkaputki 2023
WHEN: Thursday 13th of April from 4pm to 6am (crawl time from 4pm to 11pm)
WHERE: The pub crawl starts and ends at Apollo Live Club (Mannerheimintie
16, 00100 Helsinki)
DRESS CODE: Overalls <3
PRICE: 13,50€ (includes the appro pass, the cloak free of 3,50€, overall
badge, the after party and the after after party)
TICKET SALE: Thursday 16th March at 2pm on Kide.app
AFTER PARTY: At Apollo Live Club from 10pm to 4am
AFTER AFTER PARTY: Hosted by KUJ at MMK (Metallimiehenkuja 6, 02150 Espoo)
from 2am to 6am
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20. Manta Countdown 14.4.
It’s AYY’s turn to crown Manta statue at the upcoming Wappu. Team Manta will host Manta Countdown event at Smökki on Friday, 14 Apr. At the event, you can get into the Wappu spirit with your friends, watch what happens on the stage of Smökki and enjoy music for the rest of the night. The event is free of charge!
Come and pick up your Manta 2023 overall badge!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/156856030554741
What: Manta Countdown
Where: Smökki, Jämeräntaival 4
When: 14 Apr, starts at 6 pm
Why: Because Wappu is approaching!
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21. Aalto Open Air 22.4.
Aalto Open Air is once again bringing the festival spirit to Alvarin aukio and kick starting the Otaniemi Wappu celebrations on 22nd of April! This free and open to all carnival-themed event is bound to set the Wappu mood for all festival goers. The festival area is filled with different activities to choose from, and the crowd will also be entertained by amazing performers. A more detailed schedule and program will be published on the event’s Facebook page! https://fb.me/e/2vayjOvZ1
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22. Self-study places in Otaniemi
Influence the self-study spaces in Otaniemi campus by answering our survey by 12.4.2023 at https://link.webropol.com/s/selfstudyspaces!
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23. [NEW] Apply to become PI’s Student coordinator!
We are looking for energetic and active student coordinators to the Finnish Forest Products Engineers Assocciation’s (PI) team. In this role you will represent PI in your university or university of applied sciences.
What does the role contain?
– Representing PI in your school’s events. The events can be arranged by your school, school association or guild/club.
– Help arranging PI’s events in your school area.
– Communication and marketing such as communication for the events and social media.
– Being a contact person between PI and your school’s students.
We require ongoing studies in wood processing technology, bioproduct technology, chemical engineering, process engineering or something alike in a partner university or university of applied sciences. In addition, you must be a member of some of our partner university association or guild/club.
This is a paid position.
Read more and apply by 11.4. : https://www.puunjalostusinsinoorit.fi/en/topical/news/apply-for-a-pi-student-coordinator-position/
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24. [NEW] Otaniemi’s overall patch fair
It’s finally time for Otaniemis overall patch fair! Merkkimafia ry is organizing an overall patch fair during the exam week on Tuesday 18.4.
WHAT: Otaniemi’s overall patch fair
WHERE: Lobby of Undergraduate Center, Otakaari 1
WHEN: Tuesday 18.4. at 10–16
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25. [NEW] Woima Corporation’s open position
WOIMA, a Finnish technology company specialized in innovative waste management and power generation solutions, is seeking a motivated Junior Process and Plant Engineer to join their engineering team in Vaasa and Tampere!
You could be the person we are looking for if you are a self-starter with a passion for process engineering. You can be a recent graduate with some relevant experience, for example from an internship. As a Junior Process and Plant Engineer you will support the development and optimization of WOIMA solutions for sustainable energy needs such as the modular wasteWOIMA® waste-to-energy plant and carbon capture solutions. You will work on versatile tasks in power plant projects under the supervision of Senior Engineers.
Sounds good? Read more below and apply now or by the latest of 16th of April!
https://atalent.fi/open-position/woima-corporation-junior-process-and-plant-engineer-178825
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26. [NEW] Students’ Beer Pong tournament 16.4.
ARE YOU THE NEXT FINNISH CHAMPION?!
The Students’ Beer Pong Championship is coming up again! Aalto Beer Pong proudly presents their largest annual tournament on April 16th. The first 64 teams to sign up will compete over the desired title of Finnish Beer Pong Champion 2023!
The tournament sign-up opens on 1st of April at 12:00 PM. The tournament costs 10e/team which includes at least 3 guaranteed games. The first games will start at 2PM and the rest of the schedule will be posted approximately a few days before the event.
The event will take place in Otaniemi at Smökki. Entrance is free so you are also welcome to cheer for your friends and play for fun!
More info and sign-up: https://abp.ayy.fi/ilmo/event/11
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27. [NEW] Wappuwaihto 23.4.
Feeling the wappu? Do you feel like taking a little prestart? On 23 April you have an unbelievable chance to experience what our colleagues in Tampere are doing in the run-up to wappu. The programme includes the Academic Beerpong World Championship, TTMK dragrace day and of course the afterparty! The cost is a mere 35 € and includes bus fares in both directions and all the spectacles of Hervanta.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity, as there is only room for the 50 fastest registrants! Registration starts on 11 April at 16.30 at: https://kide.app/events/1b365005-267e-4b0b-9902-629fc79be872
For more information, visit the AYY website: https://www.ayy.fi/fi/wappuvaihto-2023 and TJ’s Instagram @teekkarijaosto.
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28. [NEW] Dipolin Wappu 30.4.
Wappu is almost here do you know what that means? Dipolin Wappu is back!
On 30 Apr, Join us at the legendary Dipoli where you can put on your cap at midnight.
There are some legendary performers and other fun activities, so we can guarantee you will have amazing time! This you don’t want to miss!
Stay tuned, more information is coming. Also join Dipolin Wappu Telegram channel @dipolinwappu https://t.me/dipolinwappu and follow the event page on Instagram @teekkarijaosto https://www.instagram.com/teekkarijaosto/
SEE YOU AT DIPOLI!
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29. Regards from Spokesperson-secretary
Happy Monday! April is finally here, yay! That’s why: “April. Because nothing says ‘motivation’ like a month that starts with a prank”.
Anna Savola
Spokesperson-secretary 2023 | Prosessiteekkarit ry
+358400876287 | tiedottajasihteeri@prosessiteekkarit.fi
School of Chemical Engineering | Aalto University
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