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Teekkari humour is alive and well

The May Day aka vappu magazines published by teekkaris are greatly anticipated, loved, hated and frowned upon. This is how Tamppi is born.

News article

Keywords:

teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teekkari-humour-is-alive-and-well

Talvinen ulkokuva teekkarisauna Mörrimöykystä.

When the world is in turmoil, Teekkarisauna Mörrimöykky stands firm

The newly renovated sauna in Tampere is not just a place to enjoy good löylys. It’s a space reserved specifically for students.

News article

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history, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/when-the-world-is-in-turmoil-teekkarisauna-morrimoykky-stands-firm

Joukko opiskelijoita aurinkopaneelin äärellä.

Sense of belonging encourages professionals to stay in tech

Both male and female tech students feel they belong in the student community, but men feel a stronger sense of belonging in the field of technology. Gender minorities report the lowest sense of belonging. Where exactly does the problem lie?

News article

Keywords:

teekkari (technology student), TEK's research, tech, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/sense-of-belonging-encourages-professionals-to-stay-in-tech

Mustavalkoinen kuva Teekkarirallyesta 1969.

Rally of the tassel folk

Tech students (teekkarit) were among the first to organise a rally competition in Finland. Even the competitors of Teekkarirallye have fallen victim to jäynäs or practical jokes.

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/rally-of-the-tassel-folk

Teekkari culture is for everyone – Guide to Teekkari Culture now in English!

Being Teekkari would not be what it is today without a hugely varied collection of people. For example, Teekkari culture is becoming increasingly international, writes TEK's international student liaison Owain Hopeaketo.

Blog post

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teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teekkari-culture-is-for-everyone-guide-to-teekkari-culture-now-in-english

Teekkari

Our caps have tassels, our overalls are full, and we have the best Wappu activities.

Keywords:

student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

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

Jäynäkilpailun voittajat saivat mukaansa kiertopalkinnon

Team from Tampere wins National Jäynä Competition

In the best Jäynä, or practical joke, citizens were asked for ideas for new sounds for electric cars.

News article

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student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/team-from-tampere-wins-national-jayna-competition

Matti Vähä-Heikkilä yllään merkkejä täynnä olevat opiskelijahaalarinsa ja viitta, kuvattuna valkoista taustaa vasten.

“Just graduate already!” – People on the street comment on patchful overalls

The well over one thousand fabric patches owned by Matti Vähä-Heikkilä from Turku would not fit on a standard pair of overalls, so he had to get a cape for them. The set is now on display at a museum in Lieto.

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student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/just-graduate-already-people-on-the-street-comment-on-patchful-overalls

Teekkari Song Culture

Singing has been a part of Teekkari culture for over a hundred years.

Keywords:

teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

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

Teekkari ABC

From this short guide, you can find a brief introduction to each concept.

Keywords:

teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

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

Producing 28,000 student overalls a year

Tampere-based companies Tam-Folio and Opiskelijahaalarit.fi reveal what happens in the time between a student placing an order for overalls and receiving them to wear.

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/producing-28000-student-overalls-a-year

Antero Hakapää astuu alas nurmitöyräältä Otaniemen kampuksella.

Idea of student overalls was born in a sauna in the early 60s

Antero Hakapää and seven other students of materials science and technology were the first in Finland to start using student overalls as their uniform. The group of friends which goes by the name Oopperan Ystävät (“Friends of Opera”) still meets on a regular basis.

News article

Keywords:

history, student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/idea-of-student-overalls-was-born-in-a-sauna-in-the-early-60s

Jäynä Culture

A Jäynä is a harmless practical joke, made with a sense of humour, and often featuring technology. It has the purpose of amusing not only its creator, but also the target audience and the general public. Jäynä traditions form an integral part of Teekkari culture.

Keywords:

teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

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