- 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
- Family and Friends Sitsit 15.12.
- Pre-ChrisTmas ParTy 3.12.
- [NEW] PT x Inkubio Christmas Sauna 8.12.
- [NEW] Propose Brisk Officials!
- CHEM events Telegram channel
- Study feedback
- Online course: CHEM-C2480 Metallurgical Engineering and Technical Analysis of Lifecycle and Sustainability
- Give feedback on the new Student Guide!
- Exchange info sessions 30.11. and 10.1.
- Apply to become a student representative for 2024
- International tutor application period for spring 2024
- [NEW] EMC Farewell Night 7.12.
- [NEW] Info sessions by CHEM
- Otaniemi Events Info Channel
- The university is spending money on the wellbeing of students, vote for the best idea!
- Come along to the awards ceremony of Sininen pallo
- Aava’s Cultural Friday on December 1 at Tapiola
- [WORK] UPM – Master’s Thesis Worker
- Regards from Spokesperson-secretary
Remember to buy membership of PT on Kide.app via this link!
UPCOMING EVENTS
26.–28.11. Otacruise
30.11. Exchange info session
3.12. Pre-ChrisTmas ParTy
8.12. PT x Inkubio Christmas Sauna
11.12. Master’s programme sauna
15.12. Family and Friends Sitsit
Remember to propose brisk officials by Tuesday 28.11. here!
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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 at 21-22! There you will be able to play ball games with TiK and SIK and other PT members.
The sport will change every week. To sign up for today’s sport session click on the following link and follow the guide pictures. No registration needed! http://athletiks.nimenhuuto.com
Please notice that entering the gym and changing rooms now requires a separate pass code. Check the code on PT’s Info Channel.
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/+aY6xg1c3ogA4Mjc0 ) is 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 Wednesday 29.11. at 18:00. You can check scheduled meetings in the association’s event calendar.
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. Family and Friends Sitsit 15.12.
Now that December is fast approaching and we’ve had ample time to practice our sitsis, it’s finally time to teach your friends and family how to properly sits Otaniemi style. Give a call to your mom, dad, grandparents, siblings, cousins or elementary school besties, and grab an enthusiastic participant with you to Smökki on 15.12 for a sitsi not easily forgotten! 🙆🏼♀️
Registration is open here and closes 4.12 at 11.59 PM. 👩🏾🍳 There are 192 places on the sitsit and the participants are contacted after the sign-up closes.
Please be prepared to fill in the sign-up information for both yourself and your one guest (name, special diets, drink choices). There is a possibility to purchase drink tickets (2 € / pc) along with the sign-up, if you want to enjoy more drinks in addition to the ones served during the sitsit. Payment details will be sent to registrants after closing. The person who registers pays for themself and their guest. 👯♂️
TL;DR
WHAT? Friends and familiy sitsit
WHERE? Servin Mökki, Jämeräntaival 4
WHEN? 15.12.2023, Cockails at 17.00, gongi at 18.00
WHY? Because everyone needs to attend a sitsi in Otaniemi at least once!
HOW MUCH? 22 €/person
DC? Smart casual
7. Pre-ChrisTmas ParTy 3.12.
🎄 Christmas is getting closer and what would be a better way to celebrate it than together with PT colleagues! Pre-ChrisTmas ParTy is held on Sunday 3.12. at OK20 starting at 17. The company offers sauna, porridge and glögi, and of course: great friends! To make the evening more fun, there are program numbers for entertainment, including ugly christmas sweater -competition.
Take also a small (max value of 5€) gift with you if you want, perhaps Santa Claus has time to participate in our Secret Santa show…🎅🏼 A more precise schedule is published closer to the event!
TLDR: What: Pre-ChrisTmas ParTy
When: Sun 3.12. at 17 ->
Where: OK20 downstairs, upstairs, sauna
Price: Absolute zero!
Why: Christmas Fun with PerfecT friends
What to bring with you: if you want: sauna gear, a small present (max 5€) and an ugly christmas sweater
8. [NEW] PT x Inkubio Christmas Sauna 8.12.
HOHOHOHO and Merry Christmas! 🎅🏼
Are you ready for the Christmas sauna and movie night? We are too, and we want to share some joyful news with you. PT and Inkubio are organizing a new event called Joulusauna together. So, come to OK20 basement on December 8th starting at 18:00 to celebrate the beginning of Christmas with sauna and Christmas movies. 🎅🏼🎄🎁 The event is free, but you can buy Christmas drinks 🍻🍸 and Christmas food (2-3€)!
See you there 😉
TLDR;
What: PT x Inkubio Christmas sauna
Where: OK20 basement
When: December 8th, starting at 18:00
Why: Because Christmas is here! 🎅🏼🎄
9. [NEW] Propose Brisk Officials!
Propose brisk Officials 💚 It’s once again time to reward hardworking Officials! These Officials have carried their tasks dutifully throughout the year, and improved the activities of Prosessiteekkarit with their skills. It is therefore appropriate to make these Officials known so they can be rewarded as they deserve. Suggest a person who has done their Official’s job well this year, or deserves a thank you just because. Please, fill the form separately for each person you wan to suggest!
You can answer this questionnaire until Tuesday the 28th of November at 23.59!
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10. CHEM events Telegram channel
Keep on track what happens at CHEM – join the CHEM events Telegram channel: https://t.me/chemtapahtumat
11. 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.
12. Online course: CHEM-C2480 Metallurgical Engineering and Technical Analysis of Lifecycle and Sustainability
New online course CHEM-C2480 Metallurgical Engineering and Technical Analysis of Lifecycle and Sustainability (5 credits) is available for independent study in periods I-V. All CHEM students are welcome! In this course, you will learn about the role of metals in modern society and climate change prevention. You will gain fundamental knowledge of metals, their properties and applications. You will also learn about the lifecycle of metals, the impact of metals on sustainability and their role in circular economy.
Enrollment period: 31.07-15.12.2023 or 1.01-31.05.2024 More information in SISU.
You can also contact the responsible teacher: anna.klemettinen@aalto.fi
13. Give feedback on the new Student Guide!
Give feedback on the new Student Guide – Take our survey Student Guide (formerly known as Into) is the study guide for all Aalto University students. Now, you have an opportunity to give feedback about the new site and influence its development. Take our 10-minute survey by November 10th. The survey is intended for all Student Guide users.
Take the survey: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/425FC70423D3C8C0
14. Exchange info sessions 30.11. and 10.1.
The application period for most exchange destinations is held 10.–31.1.2024. There are exchange info sessions held specifically for CHEM students (held in English if needed)
– Thu 30.11. at 14.00 – Building of Chemical Engineering, Ke5
– Wed 10.1.24 at 14.00 – Building of Chemical Engineering, Ke5
15. Apply to become a student representative for 2024
As a student representative, you can ensure that students are heard in the decision-making of Aalto University or your degree programme. All attending bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students of Aalto are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted until 30 Nov.
Read the call for applications and apply on beta.halloped.fi.
16. International tutor application period for spring 2024
Howdyhey, new exchange students coming your way!
Just like last year, we at CHEM will have some new exchange students coming here for spring semester and those little fuksis are gonna need some tutors! We will have a bit less than 20 students coming from all over the world and we are hoping to gather four tutors for them. As international tutor you need neither previous experience nor language skills – all that matters is the will to do some blessed tutoring 😀
So what’s in it for you? New friends, new experiences, language practice, cultural exchange and awesome events. Also, as an international tutor and completing the tutor course you are entitled to earn one study credit and small financial compensation. Best of all, you get to participate in the winter orientation week which starts already in the beginning of January!
If this sparked your interest, go ahead and apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7XkynEWzQx7ihLh2CDpAkd33chvfWG-vBcJ4AKdYxwEwsUg/viewform?usp=sf_link
We will review all signups after the application period ends 28.11. and invite you for a quick interview. If you’ve got any questions, contact any one of us international officers:
Naomi Kaura @naomikaura
Oskari Honka @oskarihonka
Liza Sidorova @lizardsi
Claus Enckell @Cenckell
17. [NEW] EMC Farewell Night 7.12.
Are you interested in an international Master’s degree, where you can spend each semester in another university and do your Master’s thesis anywhere in the world? European Mining Course could be exactly what you’re looking for! It is a Master’s program in mineral resource engineering and takes place in Finland, Germany and Austria.
Now you have an amazing opportunity to come and find out more about the program before this year’s EMC students head to Germany for their next semester. There will be pizza, sauna, palju and some games for everyone to enjoy!
WHAT: EMC farewell party
WHERE: OK20 small side
WHEN: 7.12. 18:00 onwards
WHY: Get to know what EMC is all about!
18. [NEW] Info sessions by CHEM
Advice for the Master’s thesis process on Wed 29 Nov at 15:15 in the lecture hall KE1 in Kemistintie 1, and in zoom (link tbc) Portfolio student info 2: 30.11. 13.00/13.30
The next portfolio renewal student info has been moved due to a clash with a student event. The information session will be held in English on Thursday 30 November at 13.30-14.00 in KE3. The event will be streamed on Zoom at https://aalto.zoom.us/j/61695623232.
Practical info on continuing to master level & Pääaineinfo 5.12. 13.30 Lecture (in English) KE1 13.30-14.00, programme fair outside KE1 14.00-15.00. Stream on Zoom at: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/61808321132
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19. Otaniemi Events Info Channel
https://t.me/otaniemievents
A new event communication channel for associations under AYY called Otaniemi Events has been established. Join the channel and follow what’s happening in Otaniemi!
20. The university is spending money on the wellbeing of students, vote for the best idea!
The University is spending 13 000€ on the wellbeing of students, vote for the best idea by 30th November!
At the beginning of the fall 2023, students were given the opportunity to brainstorm how the university should use 13,000 euros to improve student well-being on campus. Now it’s time to vote for the best idea to be implemented during the spring of 2024.
You can vote here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/Participation/Public/1b1098ae-cde2-4e00-a6a9-640518d0e52b?displayId=Fin2936316
More info about the vote: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/it-is-time-to-vote-how-do-we-use-13000-euros-for-the-wellbeing-of-students
21. Come along to the awards ceremony of Sininen pallo
Sininen pallo -environmental award will be awarded this year to a sustainable business start-up.
Aalto students are warmly welcomed to participate in the award ceremony on November 30th from 16.30–18.15 at Dipoli where the winner will be announced. The event will be followed by a networking and cocktail event and an opportunity to meet the winners and event’s speakers. The event is free of charge and has limited number of seats. Claim your seat: here
22. Aava’s Cultural Friday on December 1 at Tapiola
The Community Section Aava’s Sports Committee invites all Aalto University students to enjoy an amazing Cultural Friday on December 1, 2023! During this Friday, everyone with a thirst for culture can explore the WeeGee Exhibition Centre for free, as it opens its doors to all on the first Friday of the month! The exhibitions feature works by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Mauri Kunnas, and American artist Wu Tsaing, among others. In addition, WeeGee will host live music organized by April Jazz, starting at 18:00 with the Mortal Lease band. Explore the exhibitions and the concert through the links below. WeeGee Exhibition Centre Emma Museum Exhibitions Mortal Lease To satisfy your cultural hunger, after the museum visit, we’ll head to Kino Tapiola, where a screening of the film “Napoleon,” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix, will take place at 19:30 for the quickest Aalto students. The screening is rated K18 as the bar is open, and for a fitting drink, consider French red wine. The film screening costs 6 euros (normal price 11€) for Aalto students, so you can get a ticket cheaper than usual! There are limited tickets, 48 in total, and registration for the film is open until Tuesday, November 28, at 16:00. You can purchase the ticket for Napoleon and sign up for WeeGee visit from the following link from 14.11. 17:00 Kide App
Preliminary schedule for the day:
16:30: Departure from Otaniemi
17:00: WeeGee Exhibition Centre
18:00: Concert starts at WeeGee (Mortal Lease), those interested can continue exploring the exhibition
19:00: Move to Kino Tapiola
19:30: Movie night at Kino Tapiola, featuring “Napoleon”
What: Cultural Friday Where: Free museum and live music at WeeGee (Ahertajantie 5), Movie night at 19:30 at Kino Tapiola (Mäntyviita 2)
When: Friday, December 1, starting at 16:30 (departure)
Why: Culture is nourishment for the soul
23. [WORK] UPM – Master’s Thesis Worker
Master’s Thesis Worker – Helsinki, Lappeenranta, Pietarsaari or Kouvola
“This is a great opportunity to join a company with a sustainable purpose: a future beyond fossils. You will also have the chance to join a forward-looking Biostreams team! The Thesis project is built on a great mission and has a direct contribution to more sustainable future. I am eager to instruct you on a subject which is relatively new for everybody and has a number of things to learn. Me and my colleagues in the team are really looking forward to having you as our team member!” – Kalle-Valtteri Ukonaho, Business development manager, Biostreams, UPM Fibres
In the thesis work, you will deep dive into carbon capture technologies, assess the technological readiness and evaluate the pulp process applicability. You will do this by combining different criteria and suitable assessment methods. Ideally you will create a balanced scorecard type of approach for the different technologies and ideally assess the different process solutions and their specific features from pulp manufacturing point of view. You will have a chance to network with different stakeholders within and outside UPM, and you will have the opportunity to get a broad perspective to UPM Fibres business area.
Learn more and apply by 20 December:
https://upm.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/fi-FI/Careers/job/Master-s-Thesis-Worker_NB6020202
24. Regards from Spokesperson-secretary
Happy Monday and pre-christmas party season! I’m currently chilling somewhere at Baltic Sea, so this week’s cliché is ”Life is better on the sea, where worries drift away with the tide.”
Anna Savola
Spokesperson-secretary 2023 | Prosessiteekkarit ry
+358400876287 | tiedottajasihteeri@prosessiteekkarit.fi
School of Chemical Engineering | Aalto University
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