- PT x TiK regular sport sessions
- PT Info Channel on Telegram
- PT’s LinkedIn group
- PauseTime is on pause
- Board meetings in 2022
- PT’s feedback form
- [New] PT pre-Christmas party 3.12.
- Family and friends sitsit 15.12.
- [New] Bubbly Business Cocktail Workshop 8.12.
- Pre-Christmas Party of the Village 10.12.
- Joulun tähden – Dominante’s traditional Christmas concerts
- Apply for Aalto-Helsinki 2023 iGEM Team
- Regards from Spokesperson-secretary
UPCOMING EVENTS
3.12. PT pre-Christmas party
UPCOMING REGISTRATIONS AND TICKET SALES
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1. PT x TiK regular sport sessions
Pack your indoor shoes and head to the ball sports hall of Otahalli every Thursday from 1.9. onwards at 21-22! There you will be able to play badminton or basketball with TiK and other PT members.
2. PT Info Channel on Telegram
PT now 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 from now on, for example about events and the summary of the weekly newsletter sent by email. The #PT-chat will remain as a chat for discussions between PT members. You can join the PT Info Channel here: https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAFAZzeI4birVAcfBZg.
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. PauseTime is on pause
PauseTime is association’s weekly hangout at pHuone. Whether you want to enjoy a hot cup of coffee, do schoolwork together, watch TV or play games, head to Kemistintie 1 D 2! There’s always a board member present during the PauseTime, so you can also buy overall patches and membership pins. Come to say hello to friends and make new ones!
PAUSETIME IS ON PAUSE
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5. Board meetings in 2022
Next board meeting is on 22.11. at 5pm! You can check scheduled meetings in the association’s event calendar. The meetings will be held at pHuone.
6. 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.
7. [New] PT pre-Christmas party 3.12.
Dear employees and other members of the company!
ParhaatTeekkarit Inc. would like to warmly welcome you to the most fun event of the year: the company’s pre-Christmas party is here!
On Saturday 3.12., come to OK20 downstairs and enjoy Christmas treats such as Christmas porridge, glögi, delightful cinnamon shots (not provided by the company), and christmas themed entertainment!
The evening will be started with the traditional ugliest sweater competition. So, grab your ugliest and most unconventional sweater and come show it to everybody!
During the evening we have two surprise performances and of course the real Santa Claus! Because of inflation and the energy crisis Santa unfortunately will not be able to bring any presents, but we have worked around that with the classical secret santa. If you wish to participate in secret santa, bring a wrapped present with a maximum value of 5 euros. Please do not include alcohol in the presents. Everyone who brings a present will also receive one!
The pre-Christmas party will begin at 6PM. Sauna, porridge and the company will be hot all evening, but of course you get the best experience by spending the whole evening with your fellow prosessiteekkarit :D. Down below you can find more specific schedule:
19.30: Ugliest sweater competition????
21.00: Surprise performer????
22.00: Santa Claus, if we can find kind prosessiteekkarit among us????
22:30: Rewarding the deserving PT officials????
XX.XX: Another surprise performer????
TL;DR
What? PT pre-Christmas party
Where? OK20 downstairs
When? 3rd of December 6PM onwards
Cost? Nothing
What should I bring me? Christmas spirit, and optionally a gift for the secret santa and an ugly sweater
8. Family and friends sitsit 15.12.
Dear members of Prosessiteekkarit! It is again the time of the year when you can bring your loved ones to enjoy the sitsi culture of Otaniemi. Whether you bring your friend, mother, or your grandfather, prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening.
Sign-up for the event opens at PT’s registration machine (http://www.prosessiteekkarit.fi/ilmo/event/183) on Friday 25.11. at 12.00 and closes on Sunday 4.12. at 23.55. The sign-up becomes binding after closing.
Please be prepared to fill in the sign-up information for both yourself and your guest (name, special diets, drink choices). There is a possibility to purchase drink tickets along with the sign-up, if you want to enjoy more drinks in addition to the ones served during the course of the sitsit. Payment details will be sent to registrants after closing. The person who registers pays for themself and their guest.
This event does not have an afterparty.
TL;DR
WHAT? Family and friend sitsit
WHERE? Servin mökki, Jämeräntaival 4
WHEN? Thursday 15.12. cocktail event at 17.45, gong at 18.30
WHY? Bring your friend or family member to see the Otaniemi sitsi culture!
PRICE? 20 €/person
DC? Cocktail
Family and friend sitsit follows Aalto University Student Union’s (AYY) Safer Space Policy. Event aims to be equal and comfortable for everyone. If you see or experience inappropriate conduct, you have the right to intervene in the situation. If you wish, you can also get in touch with AYY’s harassment contact persons: hairinta@ayy.fi
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9. CHEM events Telegram channel
Keep on track what happens at CHEM – join the CHEM events Telegram channel: https://t.me/chemtapahtumat
10. 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 changes 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 Mariina through:
- Email: opintovastaava@prosessiteekkarit.fi
- Telegram: @mariinatikka
- The anonymous feedback form
For any Master’s level related study feedback you can contact the Heads of Study Affairs of the guilds:
KK: @pikkuhart or feedback form
PJK: @ilmarihieta or feedback form
VK: @Janttila or feedback form
More information about student rights can be found here.
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11. [New] Bubbly Business Cocktail Workshop 8.12.
“Only aristocrats and degenerates drink champagne in the morning!” they say. But is there really a better way to prepare yourself for glamorous holiday spirit than enjoying a nice cocktail with a sparkling crown?
On Thursday 8th of December Aalto Cocktail organizes Bubbly Business Cocktail Workshop at the best club room of the campus – 100 Monkeys. There our skillful mixologists will guide you through carefully prepared menu of royale cocktails. There are only a limited number of tickets available, so be fast!
IN SHORT:
WHAT: Cocktail Workshop: Bubbly Business
WHERE: 100 Monkeys (Jämeräntaival 11 G)
WHEN: 8.12.2022 at 18:00
PRICE: 15 €
TICKETS & INFO: https://www.aaltococktail.com/events
12. Pre-Christmas Party of the Village 10.12.
It’s time to start getting ready for Christmas, as Campus Section and Otahoas will organize the traditional pre-Christmas Party of the Village on Saturday, 10 Dec. The event begins with a cocktail party in the cozy premises of the Museum of Student Life from 6.30 onwards. Afterward, we will head to Rantasauna to enjoy Christmassy entertainment and food and drinks prepared by the village elves.
The pre-Christmas Party program also includes Christmassy activities, the announcement of the Campus Section’s competition winners, the gift of the Campus Section to Teekkari Village, live music, a sauna, and cozy evening entertainment!
So come and raise your glass to the approaching Christmas together with other villagers!
WHAT? Pre-Christmas Party of the Village
WHERE? Museum of Student Life, Jämeräntaival 3 (the cocktail event), Rantasauna (the main event)
WHEN? 10th of Dec at 6.30 PM (the cocktail event), 8 PM -> (the main event)
WHY? Good company, delicious food, a warm sauna, and Christmassy vibes – is there anything better than that?
WHAT DOES IT COST? Free of charge!
13. Joulun tähden – Dominante’s traditional Christmas concerts
Aalto University’s mixed choir Dominante warmly welcomes you to the atmospheric Christmas concerts Joulun tähden! The program includes the most beloved Christmas tunes, traditional Dominante Christmas repertoire and some new acquaintances. The choir is conducted by Seppo Murto.
Baritone soloist Juhana Kotilainen and organist Arttu Selonen will participate in the Christmas concerts.
Tue 13 December at 19, Tapiola church
Mon 19 December at 19, Helsinki Cathedral
Tickets 25 / 15 / 40 € from the choir members or from Dominante’s online store:
https://holvi.com/shop/Dominante/
More information about Dominante:
14. Apply for Aalto-Helsinki 2023 iGEM Team
Are you looking for an interesting and meaningful project for next year? Do you want a chance to create and pursue your own ideas in research?
We are now recruiting Aalto University and University of Helsinki BSc and MSc students to form a new iGEM team to represent Finland in the world’s largest synthetic biology competition, iGEM, held next year in Paris. The Aalto-Helsinki team will design, develop and execute their own research project from scratch and present their results in the Grand Jamboree in October 2023.
Application form: https://forms.gle/S87vEUuuSdwx2pP39
What’s iGEM?
Being a part of an iGEM team allows you to plan your own research project from scratch in three phases. In spring, you will get to know your team members and decide on the project you will try to develop during the summer. The team will also reach out to companies and gather funding. The summer consists of practical work and testing your design. In autumn, you will present your project and compete with other iGEM teams for the Grand Prize, as well as other Track and Special Awards.
Find out more about iGEM on: http://igem.org/Main_Page
To get a better idea what an iGEM project could be please take a look at the previous teams’ wiki pages and Aalto-Helsinki social media:
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Instagram/TikTok: @aaltohelsinki_igem LinkedIn/Facebook: Aalto-Helsinki iGEM
Aalto-Helsinki 2022 Promotion video: https://video.igem.org/w/trZdkNeP2XzJA6FbAWaeSm
Who are we looking for?
iGEM is not only a science project, but includes a variety of activities the team will pursue during their year. These include for example science communication, education, web design, presentations and entrepreneurship. MSc and BSc students from different field with knowledge and interest in:
Arts
Graphic design / Video-making and editing
Biosciences
Molecular biosciences / (Bio)chemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / (Bio)medicine
Business
Marketing / Product development / Start-ups
Computational methods
Bioinformatics / Information technology / Computer Science / Web-design / Statistics
Education and outreach
Pedagogics / Communication
Engineering
Chemical engineering / Bioprocesses / Biomaterials / Electrical engineering / Environmental Engineering
Science
Environmental science / Physics / Psychology / Mathematics
Even if your field is not on the list but you think you would be a valuable addition to the team do not hesitate to apply!
Why should you join?
Unique summer job opportunity
- three-month contracts negotiable for team members
- design your own workflow with your team
- learn to work independently and manage project activities
Get study credits for the work outside the summer period
- from 10 to 15 ECTS
Bring your own ideas to life
- design and build a research project from scratch
- work in a team of 10 international students
Gain valuable experience in
- design and product development
- project planning
- designing laboratory experiments
- practical laboratory work
- documentation and scientific writing
- modelling
- fundraising
- presentations
- science communication
Become part of an international network
- iGEM network: find new career opportunities
- connect and collaborate with other international teams
- participate in conferences and talks in Finland and abroad
Experience the Grand Jamboree in Paris
- bringing together all 350 teams to celebrate their work
- gain insights on work opportunities and advances in research
Apply before January 8th, 2023!
Applications are now open and the deadline for submitting your application is the 8th of January 2023 at 23.59. More information & application form can be found at: http://www.aaltohelsinki.com/
Application form: https://forms.gle/S87vEUuuSdwx2pP39
For any questions, you can contact us at rekry@aaltohelsinki.com or reach out to us on our Instagram.
We wish the best of luck to all applicants and hope to see you in the recruitment event!
15. Regards from Spokesperson-secretary
Hello! It’s Otacruise time. have fun everybody and be safe. cat
Kai Karvetti
Spokesperson-secretary 2022 | Prosessiteekkarit ry
+358505723651 | tiedottajasihteeri@prosessiteekkarit.fi
School of Chemical Engineering | Aalto University
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