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Joni Tammi continues as Director of Metsähovi Radio Observatory
The appointment is for the term 2020–2022.
Windows 10 upgrade coming in August 2020
Aalto Windows 10 will receive a large mandatory upgrade in August 2020 and it will take 1 - 3 hours to install.
New study: The quiet Sun is much more active than we thought
The quiet Sun has been studied considerably less than the active Sun.
New student – are you still looking for an accommodation for autumn term?
Aalto University has reserved a quota of furnished rooms and apartments for international incoming students in co-operation with HOAS (The Foundation for Student Housing in Helsinki Region).
Tips for using your new access token
The new access control tokens will be introduced in all Otaniemi campus buildings. When using your new access control token, please take the following factors into account.
Aalto led consortium GMeRitS awarded Blockchains for Social Good prize
The prize awarded by the Enhanced European Innovation Council EIC is worth a million euros and was granted for work on the social effectiveness of blockchain technology.
Aalto continued with excellent performance in ShanghaiRankings
Ten subjects rank in the top one hundred worldwide.
Return to campus planned to start gradually in mid-August
Thank you for the feedback you have already given to help us in planning a safe return to campus. The questionnaire will be open until 3 July.
Otaranta closed to motor vehicle traffic as of week 27
The construction of the light rail has reached the southern part of Otaniemi.
Aalto University ranks high in two listings for young universities
Aalto University was ranked 9th in the world by QS and 20th by the Times Higher Education in their rankings of universities under 50 years of age
Like a massive golf ball - Metsähovi Radio Observatory got a new radome
The Metsähovi Radio Observatory's landmark protects the telescope and enables year-round study of the Sun and black holes.
Fewer workstations in the facilities to ensure safe distances
The use of facilities at the campus will be reviewed starting from 25 June.
Students and companies happy with collaboration within Aalto International Talent Programme
The Aalto International Talent Programme pilot came to an end in May. The programme supports international degree students' employment and careers.
Student Janne Pietilä: Studies in acoustics have also provided new perspectives on musical interests
According to Janne Pietilä, the employment prospects in acoustics and audio technology are good, as experts are needed in virtual reality production as well as in construction
School of Electrical Engineering was awarded thirteen new Academy projects
The funded projects develop new solutions for health technology, wireless communication, smart devices, energy systems, for example.
President's letter 18 June – Contacts between people have an immense value
We are determined to find ways to return to campus in the autumn while keeping safety a top priority.
Record number of Academy Projects
Of the 37 Academy Projects awarded ºÚÁÏÍø by the Academy of Finland, 31 focus on natural sciences and technology. In total, the funding granted ºÚÁÏÍø from the September 2019 call rose to 25.3 million euros.
Delivery of post returns to normal 29.6.
No separate notice is sent to recipients of letters or parcels
Aalto University's management: We call everyone to take action against racism and discrimination
There's no place for racism in the scientific community says the management of Aalto University in its statement. As a university, Aalto is working hard to develop an open and diverse community.
Aalto University's hard work in developing digitalisation has helped in a pandemic situation
Previous investments in digital solutions now play a significant role.
