Latest news for teachers
Changes in autumn orientation and teaching periods
The orientation of new students will start already this summer with pre-orientation assignments. The teaching periods are also changing.
Degree regulations changed, admissions criteria discussed by AAC in April meeting
The AAC decided to update the structure of the Bachelor of Science (Economics and Business Administration) degree, effective 1 August 2022.
HowUTeach self-assessment tool for teachers is piloted at Aalto
HowUTeach is a research based self-assessment tool created primarily for teachers. The purpose of HowUTeach is to increase teachers’ awareness of their teaching and thereby enhance individual self-reflection relating to work and wellbeing. HowUTeach is being piloted at Aalto during the academic year 2022-23.
Collaboration between general upper secondary schools and universities is important
The collaboration between Metsähovi Radio Observatory and Helsinki School of Mathematics was awarded at the final event of the Tutki-Kokeile-Kehitä competition.
Academic advising is a significant investment in student wellbeing
As of autumn 2022, a wider group of academic staff working with different roles and titles will be included in the advisor pool at the School of Electrical Engineering.
Curriculum for 2022–2024 has been confirmed and published
Analytical skills, sustainability themes and multidisciplinarity to be emphasized in teaching
Teacher: it is time to share your teaching experiences from ongoing academic year
Did you know that taking part to the annual Webropol survey on the teaching experiences of the ongoing academic year and teaching needs for future helps Aalto university to figure out how services offered to the teaching faculty should be developed?
New data-tools in MyCourses for student and teacher for viewing and anticipating course activity
For students and teachers, a new data tool will be an internal part of MyCourses-environment from the beginning of 5th period, 19.4.2022. Student’s tool Learner metrics and teacher’s tool Teacher metrics show reports and visualizations of course activity.
Pedagogical course: Tunteet ja ruumillisuus feministisessä opettamisessa (in Finnish) 5 ECTS
Aalto university is part of Hilma, a network for ten gender studies units in Finland. Hilma is a window into gender and women’s studies also for those outside the academia. Hilmas core values are quality and productivity.
Aalto Internal Funding Call 2024 - For Cooperation Initiatives with the Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Aalto is offering financial support for cooperation initiatives with TUM for the year 2024.
A new course by AVP helps communicate impact to enhance your career
Impact With Research, a new course by Aalto Ventures Program, targets doctoral students, researchers and faculty who want to make an impact
Applicants’ interest in SCI bachelor’s programmes was strong – new engineering psychology ranked high
There were altogether 12 074 applicants ºÚÁÏÍø bachelor’s programmes, and 7 903 had chosen one of Aalto’s study options as their first study choice. Total number of applicants ºÚÁÏÍø SCI bachelor's programmes was 4061.
Implementations of period IV soon to be assessed in Sisu
Teacher, please note that soon you will have to assess implementations of period IV in Sisu.
Unite's new Mission Statement 2030 leads the way forward for the university alliance
Unite! wants to pave the way for the excellence in research, innovation and education that is essential to meet the challenges of our time.
The curricula for academic years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 approved and published
The degree programme’s curriculum can be found in the Into web page of the programme (into.aalto.fi).
Unite! supports the manifesto for the future of universities in Europe
The Manifesto presents students’ ideas on the future of Higher Education in Europe, as well as recommendations to make European universities more in line with their expectations.
Students' mental health day April 13 promotes compassion
We invite everyone to support the cause of mental wellbeing - show your support in social media, and find below food for your thought in the form of blog texts, podcasts, short films and an exercise
Leap for Learning – project status update in March
Process owners’ quarterly review and Leap for Leap for Learning change organization’s meeting are approaching and will be held on the same day the 20th of April. In the process owners’ quarterly review the progress of the development priorities will be examined.
Future-led Learning podcast, EPS 9: Kristiina Mäkelä on teaching competence assessment and EDI
Riikka Evans interviews provost Kristiina Mäkelä.
