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AAC meeting of 7 February 2023: decision and discussion on teaching and learning
The Finnish term ‘tohtorikoulutettava’ will be replaced by ‘tohtoriopiskelija’ in all AAC-approved rules. The amendments will enter into force as of 1 August 2023.
Email spam filtering change on 20 February afternoon
More spam might be coming through right after the change.
Aalto public Mac configuration changes by the end of February
Aalto public Macs (e.g. classrooms) will be reinstalled starting next Monday. Reinstallation empties also all files stored in the computer.
Increase your team's interaction and ability to change
Stress decreases our wellbeing, creativity and capacity for change. Radical Creativity team organised two embodied practices workshops to boost collective resilience and renewal. You can try the exercises with your team.
Journeys of inspiration: three paths to professorship
Three newly tenured Aalto professors share their story
63 energy guzzlers - tips from the community helped to save energy on the campus
The Aalto community started campus-wide energy saving measures in Otaniemi on 10 October 2022, and we also joined the national Down a Degree energy saving campaign
Aalto university innovation groups receive over €4M funding for sustainable innovations
Business Finland has granted research to business funding to seven new Aalto innovation projects. The funding is directed to commercialisation of university born inventions.
Fixed 17.2.- Issues with presentation (AV) technology on Aalto University campus
Issues with presentation (AV) technology on Aalto University campus have been fixed.
Wellbeing and inclusion furthered with tangible measures
In response to the most recent Aalto wellbeing at work survey, Aalto University has introduced new support services and practices in the areas identified as university-level development areas.
Smoking areas on Otaniemi campus updated
Designated smoking areas on Otaniemi campus marked on a map
Koen Van Leemput decodes medical scans with artificial intelligence
Greatest challenge is translating methods from lab settings to patient care, says Aalto University’s new professor
Alumni and friends of Aalto gathered in NYC to learn about the predictability of stock returns
The meet-and-greet was organized at the Consulate General of Finland in New York City on February 6th.
Travel instructions updated - read this before you plan your trip
Aalto University's updated travel instructions entered into force on February 1, 2023. We have compiled the most important changes and links to the updated travel instructions on this page.
Knit an Aalto hat for yourself or a friend!
Follow Marja Niemi and Outi Elina Kansanen’s knitting pattern to make a lovely gift for someone special
Changes in the Alumni Network Board
Mia Sirkiä started as the chair and Ossi Leikola and Riitta Silvennoinen as members
The amount of inappropriate conduct and harassment cases is being followed and the guidelines for solving the cases have been clarified
In accordance with the ethical principles of the Aalto community, we act responsibly and respect the right of other members of our community to a safe and pleasant university environment. We do not accept any kind of inappropriate behavior, bullying or harassment.
Support for those suffering from the consequences of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
How the university can support staff and students in dealing with the crisis, and how you can help the victims of the earthquakes
AllWell? - Annual study wellbeing questionnaire to be open 15 February–1 March 2023
The annual study wellbeing questionnaire, AllWell?, gives insight into the students’ views on teaching, their study wellbeing and study ability as well as peer support. This year, the questionnaire will be open from 15 February to 1 March 2023 and will be emailed to all second-year bachelor’s students and first-year master’s students.
Language policy and guidelines revised during spring - Your input is welcome!
What works well, what should be changed? Tell what you think of our language policy and answer a survey by 3.3.2023.
