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Opiskelijoita, Aalto-yliopisto, opiskelijaedustajat

How to become a student representative?

Do you want more power, networks and expertise? Are you eager to influence the policies of a nationally significant and influential organisation? As a student representative, you will get to experience all this.

Keywords:

student, decision-making, TEK, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/how-to-become-a-student-representative

The story of an overall badge

Each badge therefore has its own story. Eventually a badge becomes one piece of a whole at the hands of a clumsily sewing, or lazily glueing, student.

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-story-of-an-overall-badge

Joukko opiskelijoita tervehtii iloisesti toisiaan.

Column: Student culture is changing – for the better

At its best, student activism provides meaning, and having a purpose in clubs and associations builds hope. The fact that more and more students from different backgrounds feel welcome and accepted in the community, as TEK's Student Survey demonstrates, is hugely significant.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, student, student research, teekkari culture, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/column-student-culture-is-changing-for-the-better

Opiskelijoita istumassa ulkona portaikossa, kesän vihreitä lehtiä etualalla.

Are trade unions also for students?

With free membership, students can benefit in many ways from TEK membership even when not working, while TEK also actively pushes for a better student life.

Keywords:

student

https://www.tek.fi/en/en/tek-trade-unions-and-you/are-trade-unions-also-for-students

Exercise: Gratitude journal

A gratitude journal is a practice that helps you consciously and systematically focus your attention on the good things.

Keywords:

wellbeing, student

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/wellbeing/exercise-gratitude-journal

Opiskelija täyttää kalenteriaan kuulokkeet päässään.

Exercise: Clarify your focus

This exercise helps you find clarity and direction by identifying the things you have the power to influence.

Keywords:

wellbeing, student

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/wellbeing/exercise-clarify-your-focus

Join the KOKO unemployment fund during your studies

While you are studying, are you doing any work for which you earn at least €465 per month? If so, it is worth joining the KOKO unemployment fund.

News article

Keywords:

student, unemployment fund

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/join-the-koko-unemployment-fund-during-your-studies

Students

Welcome to the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK as a student member! You’ll get advice on finding (summer) jobs, professional magazines, salary information, member benefits, discounts, and of course the popular TEK belt and TEK magazine. If you’re not a member yet, join now – student membership is free!

Keywords:

membership, student, salary, job search, job search and career, employment and law, graduation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students

Kävelevien ihmisten jalkoja ja sateenkaaren värinen kassi.

TEK Student Survey 2025: Views of LGBTQIA+ students on guild culture

The overall picture of guild communities among LGBTQIA+ university students in technology/engineering is largely positive. The most serious finding concerns harassment.

Keywords:

LHBTIQ+, student, student research, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students/tek-student-survey-2025-views-of-lgbtqia-students-on-guild-culture

TEK Student Survey 2025: Inclusion in Guild Culture, Strengths and Gaps

The survey paints an encouraging picture of student guild culture in Finnish universities awarding degrees in technology/engineering. Here are the key findings.

Keywords:

student, student research, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students/tek-student-survey-2025-inclusion-in-guild-culture-strengths-and-gaps

MAYDAY answers the call for Wappu humor

This spring, the world of Wappu magazines witnessed something unprecedented as MAYDAY, the first English-language Wappu magazine, entered the scene in Otaniemi. “My friends thought it was crazy and that we should start doing it. And here we are,” describes Aaro Kuusinen, a founding member.

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/mayday-answers-the-call-for-wappu-humor

Opiskelijoita istuu auringossa haalarit päällä

Salary recommendations

TEK gives starter salary recommendations for recent graduates and trainees annually. Check out what kind of salary you can ask for!

Keywords:

student, salary, salary recommendation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/salary-recommendations

How are the fabric patches that students wear on their overalls made

Follow the journey of the ‘TEK så mycket’ patch from ideation to a finished product.

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-are-the-fabric-patches-that-students-wear-on-their-overalls-made

TEK Graduate Survey results 2023

Newly graduated academic engineers and architects are satisfied with their degrees. Of the academic engineers and architects who graduated in 2023, 91% would choose the same degree again. The employment situation at the time of graduation remained good, despite declining slightly from the year before. View the results in more detail on this page!

Keywords:

Graduate Survey, student, TEK's research, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students/tek-graduate-survey-results-2023

Student liaisons play an important role at events

TEK sponsored nearly one thousand student events across Finland last year. The practical work is carried out by TEK’s student liaisons with locals. If you want help with your event, get in touch!

News article

Keywords:

student, TEK, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/student-liaisons-play-an-important-role-at-events

Henkilökuvassa Aalto-yliopiston dekaani Jouko Lampinen.

Diversity creates better technology

If you want to change the world, you should get involved in developing technology. “It is the most effective way of doing things,” says Jouko Lampinen, dean of Aalto University. For this reason, it is essential who designs and implements technology. Hannu Kauppinen from QMill and Johanna Forsman from Murata also speak in favour of diversity.

News article

Keywords:

student, gender equality, tech, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/diversity-creates-better-technology

Summer job opportunities have been declining for years – TEK appeals to employers: “Let’s work together and make next summer better than the last”

The number of students in the field of technology who were left without a summer job last year was twice that of the summer of 2023. TEK is urging employers in the technology industry to have the courage to employ young people. TEK also offers them an opportunity to advertise their summer jobs in the TEKrekry LinkedIn group, which is moderated by TEK, free of charge. “Let’s work together and make next summer better than the last,” encourages TEK’s Labour Market Director Teemu Hankamäki.

News article

Keywords:

summer job, student, student research, TEK, influencing, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/summer-job-opportunities-have-been-declining-for-years-tek-appeals-to-employers-lets-work-together-and-make-next-summer-better-than-the-last

Student, here are your representatives at TEK in 2026

Student representatives or “hallopeds” have been selected for 2026. They ensure that students’ voices are heard in TEK’s decision-making. See which bodies students are part of and who represents you this year!

News article

Keywords:

student, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/student-here-are-your-representatives-at-tek-in-2026

TEK's Ida Parkkinen and Owain Hopeaketo.

International students’ financial burdens require urgent action

"International students are the backbone of our future technology industry – we all have a duty to do more to support their financial security," write TEK's Owain Hopeaketo and Ida Parkkinen.

Blog post

Keywords:

internationality, student, student research, university, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/international-students-financial-burdens-require-urgent-action

Lähikuvassa nuoren ihmisen kädet kirjoittamassa tietokoneella.

TEK's Workbook helps students with summer job applications

For example, the Workbook website has an application wizard exercise to help you draft your job application.

News article

Keywords:

summer job, student, Workbook

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-workbook-helps-students-with-summer-job-applications

Content about ""

How to become a student representative?

The story of an overall badge

Column: Student culture is changing – for the better

Are trade unions also for students?

Exercise: Gratitude journal

Exercise: Clarify your focus

Join the KOKO unemployment fund during your studies

Students

TEK Student Survey 2025: Views of LGBTQIA+ students on guild culture

TEK Student Survey 2025: Inclusion in Guild Culture, Strengths and Gaps

MAYDAY answers the call for Wappu humor

Salary recommendations

How are the fabric patches that students wear on their overalls made

TEK Graduate Survey results 2023

Student liaisons play an important role at events

Diversity creates better technology

Summer job opportunities have been declining for years – TEK appeals to employers: “Let’s work together and make next summer better than the last”

Student, here are your representatives at TEK in 2026

International students’ financial burdens require urgent action

TEK's Workbook helps students with summer job applications