Aalto University School of Shenanigans and Wizardry

20/09/2023

https://yle.fi/a/74-20050816

Dozens of students began the protest at Helsinki University's main campus on Tuesday to coincide with the beginning of government budget negotiations.

01/04/2022

We finally have a kitchen!

04/11/2021

Complain for Change
https://padlet.com/softvibrations/2z66ap129k1rsfx4

21/09/2019

Statement regarding the Long Play article released this week and the various comments that have followed it:

We here at the Aalto University School of Shenanigans and Wizardry would like to make it absolutely clear that we are not in any way officially part of the Aalto University.

The reported behaviour would not be tolerated in any way here at the School of Shenanigans and Wizardry, and we feel very embarrased to be sometimes confused with the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

The excellent international results we achieve here at the SSW are never the outcomes of bullying, abusive behaviour or harassment.

We believe in empathy, support, constructive criticism, open sharing of knowledge, taking responsibility for your actions, and helping those in need of help.

21/09/2019

Meidän mielestä tämä professori voisi mennä muualle opettamaan

28/11/2018

Please remember that all spaces in Väre are shared with everyone. You cannot exclude anyone from using a specific space.

21/10/2018

Many of you have been asking if this image was made by us, but no no no. This is coming from the University level. We had nothing to do with this.

17/10/2018

Do you want to join the School of Shenanigans and Wizardry?

Direct publishing rights are currently very limited, but we are happy to share your activities, if they fit the official School of Shenanigans and Wizardry strategy. If you wish to remain anonymous, we can publish your activities through our channels under the Aalto SSW name. If you have done something that you would like us to just share, we can also do that. Just send us a message through FB or Instagram.

We reserve the right to decide what we publish and to alter your message to make it funnier. Our organisation mirrors the processes of Aalto University. Therefore, we aim to give the illusion of democracy and act like your opinions matter, but the final decisions are always made by our management team. We hope you understand, since this strategy works really well for us. If you don’t understand, you can post your feedback as a comment below and we promise to read it.

For more information, read this message again.

16/10/2018

Privacy by Piimä.

We understand that some of you have not been satisfied with the glass walls in Väre. We apologise for this. Our architect got a little bit out of control with the invisibility spell with the walls. We are trying to find a counterspell, but for now we have a workaround:

Use piimä (Finnish buttermilk) to paint yourself a little piece of privacy. We recommend the non-fat version.

FAQ:

Does it smell?
- Only a little bit for the first 48 hours. Do it over the weekend to minimise the disturbance to fellow students.

What should I do when I’m done using the space?
- Wash it off. This issue is not the fault of the cleaning staff.

Can I use it as a projection surface?
- Yes, it works pretty well for rear projections. We recommend two thin layers. Use fabric or paper for front projections.

Is it vegan?
- Unfortunately, no. We are testing vegan alternatives in our lab. We will let you know if we find a suitable alternative.