School news
Enrolment for the academic year 2021-2022
The enrolment period for students for the next academic year has begun on 3.5.2021. Deployment of Sisu will cause some changes to enrolment process in the beginning of August 2021.
Investing in your development
As life-wide learners, we learn from formal courses and training, from our colleagues and on-the-job at work. Here’s how.
Multidisciplinary project 'Shimmering wood' shortlisted in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards
Shimmering wood is an innovation of Noora Yau and Konrad Klockars.
Data management plan process of the Academy of Finland has changed
Beneficiaries of the Academy of Finland need to submit a data management plan for Aalto Research Services for review. Research Services support writing the plan by providing a DMP review service.
Moving forward with Sisu – Important dates for teachers
To get ready for the upcoming academic year 2021-2022 with our new system, Sisu, we have gathered some important dates that are especially important for teaching personnel.
Well moderated! Focus on growth and cryptocurrencies in the discussion between the President of the Republic and Aalto University students
Given a chance to step into big shoes was a show of confidence – and characteristic of Aalto University, says economics student Elina Rauvala, who moderated the event that paved the way for the upcoming Kultaranta Talks.
MFA identification mandatory for students
MFA (Multifactor Authentication) is a standard method for protecting cloud services. MFA identification will become mandatory for students during the spring. MFA is already in use by Aalto's staff. It offers better protection for user accounts because in addition to the user name and password, a potential attacker also needs access to the additional authentication method you specify.
Data is the new water: employees’ experiences of data use – part 2
Outi Elina Kansanen and Mikko Inkinen share their experiences of the opportunities and challenges related to data use.
Three Aalto researchers were elected members of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
The Academy invites distinguished academics and scientists to become members.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Professor Mauri Kostiainen, Professor Matti Liski and Adjunct Professor Sabrina Maniscalco from Aalto were elected this year.
Disturbance in networks on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 12.33 – 13.10
In Aalto telecommunications network there were disturbances on Tuesday, 27 April at 12.33 – 13.10. Problem is fixed now.
A sport for gentleman thugs
Rugby is a tough contact sport that requires players to absorb constant hits while maintaining absolute trust in their teammates in every situation – not unlike research work.
Researchers developing safe and affordable way to produce antibodies with aim of global access to treatment
New method uses yeast to grow antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses.
Share your ideas for the Aalto University Equality Plan 2022–2024
How should we develop the equality, diversity and inclusion of the Aalto community? Member of Aalto community, please share your views on the Aalto.fi discussion by 7 June
Battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting
New recycling method replenishes lithium in electrodes while keeping existing structure intact – and performance is nearly as good as new ones
ENRIO 2021 congress takes place online on 27-29 September
The main themes of the congress are research integrity in open science and EU data protection laws. Registration opens on 3 May.
Aalto University's image ranks number one among persons under 25
According to a survey conducted by Taloustutkimus, Aalto is also the best-known university in Finland and its degrees are valued by the labour market.
Get to know us: Assistant professor Rodrigo Serna
Assistant professor Rodrigo Serna’s goal is to find new ways to produce sufficient raw materials for our modern society. Let’s hear more!
The use of OodiHOPS will end on 30 April - study plans will be made in Sisu in the future
The use of WebOodi to draft personal study plans (HOPS) at Aalto University will end on 30 April 2021. All study plans will be made in Sisu from 1 May 2021.
Professor Maarit Karppinen has been invited to join an International Science Organisation
Maarit Karppinen has been invited as a member of the Belgian science organisation called Academy of Sciences (EURASC). The organisation has committees in different fields, of which the Chemistry Committee is one.
A new travel and expense management system has been introduced
A new travel and expense management system has been introduced on 20 April
