{"id":3110,"date":"2026-02-10T20:06:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T20:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/?p=3110"},"modified":"2026-02-10T20:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T20:06:48","slug":"dgs-newsletter-02-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/index.php\/dgs-newsletter-02-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"DG&#8217;s Newsletter 02\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello everyone!<br>We hope everyone&#8217;s semester is off to a good start. With Lunar New Year right around the corner, Data Guild would like to wish all of our members happiness, health, and plenty of good fortune in the year ahead \ud83e\udde7\u2728<br>New year, new goals, new events &#8211; let&#8217;s take a look at what the upcoming weeks have in store for us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2556-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2556-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2556-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2556-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2556-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_2556-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Here&#8217;s a picture of cherry blossoms to get us in the festive mood!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">0. Calendar<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-calendar\"><table id=\"wp-calendar\" class=\"wp-calendar-table\">\n\t<caption>April 2026<\/caption>\n\t<thead>\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<th scope=\"col\" aria-label=\"Monday\">M<\/th>\n\t\t<th scope=\"col\" aria-label=\"Tuesday\">T<\/th>\n\t\t<th scope=\"col\" aria-label=\"Wednesday\">W<\/th>\n\t\t<th scope=\"col\" aria-label=\"Thursday\">T<\/th>\n\t\t<th scope=\"col\" aria-label=\"Friday\">F<\/th>\n\t\t<th scope=\"col\" aria-label=\"Saturday\">S<\/th>\n\t\t<th scope=\"col\" aria-label=\"Sunday\">S<\/th>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t<tbody>\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"pad\">&nbsp;<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>5<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td id=\"today\">6<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>12<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td>13<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>19<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td>20<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>26<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t<tr>\n\t\t<td>27<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>29<\/td><td>30<\/td>\n\t\t<td class=\"pad\" colspan=\"3\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n\t<\/table><nav aria-label=\"Previous and next months\" class=\"wp-calendar-nav\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-calendar-nav-prev\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/index.php\/2026\/02\/\">&laquo; Feb<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"pad\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"wp-calendar-nav-next\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n\t<\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">1. Guild<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>28.2 &#8211; Data Guild&#8217;s 7th Annual Ball<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5780671014713888203_y-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5780671014713888203_y-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5780671014713888203_y-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5780671014713888203_y-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5780671014713888203_y-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5780671014713888203_y.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5\u2026 4\u2026 3\u2026 2\u2026 1\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfac\u2728 Greetings all Data Guild Members! \u2728\ud83c\udfac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are extremely excited to announce Epoch (7), Data Guild\u2019s 7th Annual Ball which will take place on 28.02.2026! \ud83c\udf86\ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festivities begin with the cocktail at 16:30 at the CS Building Lobby, where you can connect with people and enjoy delicious snacks, setting the perfect tone for the evening \ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main event will be at Saha with lots of singing, captivating performances, a buffet served by top chefs and refreshments flowing all night long \ud83d\udcab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve organised quite many surprises along with our sponsors throughout the night \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afterwards we&#8217;ll prepare the venue for an unforgettable afterparty, rumored to feature a special appearance by a silvery band and incredible DJ \u2728\ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next day, the sillis at OK20 Big Side offers a chance to rest, rejuvenate, and relive the magic after a long night of celebration \ud83e\udd5e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/epoch.fi\/7\">Get your tickets NOW!!!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2755Volunteer at Epoch(7)\u2755<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking forward to working with y&#8217;all, let&#8217;s get the party rockin&#8217;\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to help make Data Guild&#8217;s biggest party of the year a reality?\ud83d\ude31 Or want to get easy work points as a fuksi?\ud83d\ude0e Epoch(7) is looking for volunteers!!\ud83d\udcaa\ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/A8zA5rrMNyTdupRNA\">APPLY HERE<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/A8zA5rrMNyTdupRNA\">APPLY HERE<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/A8zA5rrMNyTdupRNA\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TUTOR APPLICATIONS for 2026 ARE OPEN!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time has come for the TUTOR APPLICATIONS for 2026 \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming a tutor is your way to stay closer to the guild and its activities, help new fuksis settle in and guide them on their uneasy path of becoming teekkaris! \u2728 As a tutor, you will be working closely with your guildmates, helping organize fuksi events, and, of course, having fun together with other guilds on ISOtrainings, ISOsitsit and other unique tutor events \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application consists of the form below.<br>\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47<br><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/APo86T6scaUoV7gZ8\">APPLY HERE<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/APo86T6scaUoV7gZ8\">APPLY HERE<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/APo86T6scaUoV7gZ8\">APPLY HERE<\/a><br>\ud83d\udc46\ud83d\udc46\ud83d\udc46<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline is Friday the 13th of February \ud83d\udc7b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">2. AYY and fun<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.2 &#8211; 2.3 Apply for TTE Fund grants!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TTE Fund (TTER), established in 2006, supports projects, events, acquisitions, and other activities of Aalto University students, associations, and communities operating in connection with AYY. The TTE Fund&#8217;s objective is to support and encourage student activities in the Aalto community in all their forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ayy.fi\/en\/tte-fund\">this website<\/a>, you can find instructions for applying for and receiving grants, along with other information about the Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The forms for submitting an application and handing in your report can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lomake.ayy.fi\/tter\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>17.2 Laskiaisrieha \/ Gravitaatio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6039773386520595650_y-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6039773386520595650_y-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6039773386520595650_y-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6039773386520595650_y-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6039773386520595650_y-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6039773386520595650_y.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Laskiaisrieha and the world&#8217;s craziest academic downhill race are here again! \u2744\ufe0f\ud83c\udfbf\ud83d\udef7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Shrove Tuesday, it&#8217;s time to gather at Ullanlinnanm\u00e4ki to celebrate the traditional Laskiaisrieha sledding festival. Throughout the lively afternoon, the hill fills with sleds, toboggans, sliders, and the students steering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to sledding, there will be music, competitions, and other entertainment. The day is crowned by the legendary ABB\u2019s Academic Downhill Race, where teams compete with increasingly spectacular structures for the championship in academic downhill racing. In recent years, Ullanlinnanm\u00e4ki&#8217;s historic descent stadium has seen volcanos, UFOs, hot tubs, and even descents from bottom to top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather your team around the drawing board and join the race! Rules and more information at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.laskiaisrieha.fi\">www.laskiaisrieha.fi<\/a>, and you can sign up here (<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/XMu9Kf3VA5HFqni97\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/XMu9Kf3VA5HFqni97<\/a>). Registration ends 10.2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After an amazing afternoon of sledding, the party continues with Laskiaisappro pub crawl. Slalom through downtown Helsinki touring bars all the way to the AYY&#8217;s Gravitaatio! For more information about Laskiaisrieha and Laskiaisappro, follow Vapaateekkarit on social media @vapaateekkarit and on Telegram at https:\/\/t.me\/laskiaisrieha_eng. Questions can be directed to info@laskiaisrieha.fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT: Laskiaisrieha 2026<br>WHERE: Kaivopuisto, Helsinki<br>WHEN: Shrove Tuesday, February 17th, from 11 AM to 4 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See you at the hill! \u26c4\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gravitaatio is also back on 17 Feb and ticket sales are open! Don\u2019t stay at home on Shrove Tuesday\u2014come to Apollo and celebrate with some amazing artists! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets for Gravitaatio are available on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fayy.us18.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D882107ebd893dc494a348d477%26id%3Da6ab8f8192%26e%3Da105a433ed&amp;data=05%7C02%7Czoe.vu%40aalto.fi%7C7d4a686f46994b01f3c308de67e1a19f%7Cae1a772440414462a6dc538cb199707e%7C1%7C0%7C639062415972818997%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UPueX3yIZiyilvrpkYX8WcFVy7%2Faznu5wwx9naQZZmY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Kide.app<\/a>. At the same time, you can also buy your ticket for Laskiaisappro! More information on Laskiaisrieha and Laskiaisappro on TG! (@gravitaatio and @laskiaisrieha_eng)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEGASKABA \u201826 \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udca8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6325309276284456606_y-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6325309276284456606_y-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6325309276284456606_y-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6325309276284456606_y-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6325309276284456606_y.jpg 905w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The biggest, grandest, and sportiest \u2013 Megaskaba is here!<\/strong><br><strong>Lock in, hop on and help DG win!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>February is knocking on the door, and that means Megaskaba. We\u2019re talking about an epic inter-guild kilometer challenge with a record-breaking 11 guilds competing to see who is the sportiest community in Aalto! \ud83c\udfc6\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be a marathon runner to join, as the collective effort of the whole guild is what counts. Points are scaled to the size of the guild, so every kilometer is vital. Whether it&#8217;s a ski trip, biking to lectures, or a Sunday walk, it\u2019s time to activate the whole guild room and bring the points home! \ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\u26f7\ud83d\udeb2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the month, there will be two bigger events as well as low-threshold group exercise sessions. Stay tuned! \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stakes: free victory sparkling wine at Wappusitsit, paid for by the losing guilds. \ud83c\udf7e Individual prizes are also up for grabs\u2026\ud83c\udf81<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to join: Join via the link below! You\u2019ll find info on rules, point-scoring sports and all other fun stuff.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/+hQeIJi2bGa02Yjg0\">https:\/\/t.me\/+hQeIJi2bGa02Yjg0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHAT: Megaskaba \u201826: Inter-guild kilometer challenge!<br>WHERE: Wherever you move! (+ events)<br>WHEN: All of February<br>PRICE: 0 \u20ac, prizes include bubbly and glory!<br>WHY: Because now we decide who\u2019s in charge \ud83e\udd42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11.2 Aalto Swim&#8217;s Valentineswim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776044750820543627_y-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776044750820543627_y-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776044750820543627_y-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776044750820543627_y-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776044750820543627_y.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Love in the air? \ud83d\udc93<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to Aalto Swim\u2019s Valentineswim! Bring along a friend, a crush, or maybe even a partner who hasn\u2019t attended swim practices before\ud83d\ude19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just make sure to include both names when paying the practice fee, and you\u2019re all set! \ud83d\ude3c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHAT: Valentineswim<br>WHEN: Wednesday 11.2 at 21.00<br>WHERE: SYK, Isonnevantie 8, Helsinki<br>Tickets: Valentine&#8217;s discount 5\u20ac for 2 people, payment info can be found on our telegram <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/kyswimclub\">Aalto Swim<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14.2 Elixirs of Love: A Workshop by Aalto Cocktail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776232926222683514_y-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776232926222683514_y-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776232926222683514_y-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776232926222683514_y-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776232926222683514_y-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776232926222683514_y.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>AC\u2019s beloved February workshop is back! Can you think of a better way to celebrate this day of love and friendship than in good company and with great drinks? We\u2019ve prepared a menu of three delicious cocktails that will evoke a feeling; if not love, then at least some allusion to its different expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHAT: Elixirs of Love -workshop<br>WHERE: 100 Monkeys, J\u00e4mer\u00e4ntaival 11 G<br>WHEN: 14.2.2026 at 18:00 \u200b\u200b(Doors open at 17:45)<br>TICKETS: 15\u20ac Telegram: @AaltoCocktailBot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>12.2 <strong>Polirytmi\u2019s jam night for newbies<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The jam night for newbies is a tailored version of Polirytmi\u2019s Thursdays jams, especially intended for freshers and other new jammers. It\u2019s an easily accessible opportunity to get to know Polirytmi activities and other players. We\u2019ll play some great tunes together and enjoy each other\u2019s company. So, bring your instruments and join us at the jams! More experienced jammers are, of course, also welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHAT: Jam night for Newbies \u2013 Thursday jams&nbsp;<br>WHERE: Tiilihuone, Sm\u00f6kki<br>WHEN: 12 Feb at 19.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>22.2 Valentine&#8217;s Valorant Tournament<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5195052103645205859_x-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5195052103645205859_x-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5195052103645205859_x-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5195052103645205859_x-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5195052103645205859_x-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;You want to play? Let&#8217;s play\ud83d\ude08&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd25It\u2019s time for the first real competition of the Spring semester, and that\u2019s, of course, the Valorant Tournament \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm up your aim and dust off the surprise strats \ud83d\udcd6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And why? 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Get your ticket now \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHAT: Spring Power Hour 2026 \u2013 KY115 edition \ud83d\udc51<br>WHERE: BMK, Betonimiehenkuja 3, Espoo \ud83c\udfe0<br>WHEN: Thursday 26.02. at 6 PM (doors open 5.30 PM) \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<br>TICKETS: 5\u20ac from Kide.App \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f (sale starts on 12.2. at 10.10)<br>WHAT TO TAKE: BYOB for the Power Hour \ud83c\udf7e<br>DC: Clothes, no overalls \ud83d\udc55<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Boston Promenade is recruiting new players<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boston Promenade is looking for an alto saxophonist and a drummer! If you\u2019re interested in drumming that strongly leads the big band or taking a section leader position in the saxophone section, please get in touch! Boston Promenade is a party big band of 27 members, with roots in KY. We\u2019ll have a diverse repertoire, but our focus is on party music. If you\u2019re interested, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contacts: drummer applicants:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:tilli.niklas@gmail.com\">tilli.niklas@gmail.com<\/a>, saxophone applicants:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:saara.luomaaho@gmail.com\">saara.luomaaho@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size\">3. Aalto, studies, and work opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Sprint 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776263506389831018_y-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776263506389831018_y-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776263506389831018_y-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776263506389831018_y-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_5776263506389831018_y.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications to the Sprint 2026 are now open! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 days. Real challenges. Multidisciplinary teams. Mentors who push you further.<br>And yes: the winning team from each challenge will take home a 1 000 \u20ac prize.<br>So\u2026 do you think you\u2019ve got what it takes to win? Apply and prove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Sprint 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Valo Hotel, Helsinki<br>\ud83d\uddd3 March 27th\u201329th, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to sprint outside the box?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dash.design\/sprint\">Apply by February 22nd!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer AllWell? student survey!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AllWell? student survey is open <strong>29.1.-11.2.2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello, second-year bachelor\u2019s student or first-year master\u2019s student, how are you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respond to the AllWell? student survey through the personal link you will receive by email and text message! This is your chance to help your programme and the university to develop. Once the survey has closed, you will also receive personal feedback based on your answers. Let your voice be heard and make Aalto a better place to study!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New email addresses for SCI student services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SCI student services will adopt new email addresses for students. &nbsp;When you have questions about your studies, their progress, graduation etc, do not hesitate to contact the following email addresses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teknistieteellisen kandidaattiohjelman opiskelijat:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sci.kandit@aalto.fi\">sci.kandit@aalto.fi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students studying in the Aalto Bachelor\u2019s programme in Aalto Bachelor&#8217;s Programme in Science and Technology:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bsc.tech@aalto.fi\">bsc.tech@aalto.fi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Master&#8217;s students:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sci.masters@aalto.fi\">sci.masters@aalto.fi<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At these addresses, you can contact your own programme\u2019s plannig officer\/coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Aalto Founder Talks #5<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6023779611210091501_y-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6023779611210091501_y-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6023779611210091501_y-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6023779611210091501_y-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dataguild.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/photo_6023779611210091501_y.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc53 <strong>Aalto Founder Talks #5: Niko Eiden, Founder &amp; CEO of IXI <\/strong>\ud83d\udc53<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From fixed lenses to autofocus glasses. 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