Read news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1221076/feed News listing en Did you notice something unusual? – File a security report /en/news/did-you-notice-something-unusual-file-a-security-report Mon, 11 May 2026 10:43:40 +0000 Heli Laukko 1371199 at /en By reporting, you help identify risks and danger spots. University Lähikuva kirkkaan turkooseista kiteisistä rakeista valkoisella pinnalla We ensure safety by preparing and practicing in advance /en/news/we-ensure-safety-by-preparing-and-practicing-in-advance Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:22:27 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 581846 at /en In February, National Preparedness Day is celebrated on February 7th and Emergency Number Day on February 11th. University logo Occupational safety reminder: use batteries and accumulators safely /en/news/occupational-safety-reminder-use-batteries-and-accumulators-safely Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:34:35 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1343342 at /en Do not charge the electric bicycle battery in the office; instead, use the charging station in the Undergraduate Centre University A wooden desk with a laptop, a mug, a smartphone, and a lamp. Commute safely to work /en/news/commute-safely-to-work Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:42:18 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1342826 at /en Be prepared for changes in weather and ensure your visibility in the dark University Raitiovaunu 15 ajaa kampuksella talvisäässä. Safety is everyone's business and small actions make everyday life safer. /en/news/safety-is-everyones-business-and-small-actions-make-everyday-life-safer Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:11:57 +0000 Sari Mykkänen 1249201 at /en Fire Safety Week is a national yearly theme week aimed at improving fire safety for everyone as well as practical fire safety skills. Fires cause significant property damage and personal injuries every year. Take part in Fire Safety Week by ensuring that the basic aspects of fire safety are in order and by preventing fires both at the workplace and at home. Campus University Kuva Dipolista In case of an emergency, the main exit route from the School of Business is via the spiral staircase on the side of the building /en/news/in-case-of-an-emergency-the-main-exit-route-from-the-school-of-business-is-via-the-spiral-staircase Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:06:01 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1213851 at /en People at the School of Business practised a sudden and rapid exit from a building Incidents Poistumisharjoituksen läpikäynti harjoituksen jälkeen Occupational safety election 2023 – New representatives elected /en/news/occupational-safety-election-2023-new-representatives-elected Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:06:30 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 975621 at /en Their four-year term starts in January 2024 University Three people walking on Otaniemi campus on a snowy day. Aalto buildings in the background. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen. Occupational safety election 2023 – Voting starts 20.11. at joint services and School of Electrical Engineering /en/news/occupational-safety-election-2023-voting-starts-2011-at-joint-services-and-school-of-electrical Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:55:54 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 973226 at /en Find your candidate and vote between 20 and 24 November University Passing by at Otakaari 1. Photo: Nita Vera. Occupational safety election 2023 – stand as a candidate or check your voting right /en/news/occupational-safety-election-2023-stand-as-a-candidate-or-check-your-voting-right Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:44:57 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 969331 at /en Aalto faculty and staff members may stand as a candidate during 6–14 November 2023 University Henkilö kävelee käytävällä Maintain your first aid skills, practice using a defibrillator /en/news/maintain-your-first-aid-skills-practice-using-a-defibrillator-0 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:29:26 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 963976 at /en A practice unit for using a defibrillator has been placed in a conference room in Dipoli. Incidents Sydäniskurin harjoitusyksikkö Occupational health and safety precautions ensure a safe workplace /en/news/occupational-health-and-safety-precautions-ensure-a-safe-workplace Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:20:34 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 959126 at /en Elections for both the Industrial Safety Delegate and shop stewards are coming this autumn University Opiskelijoita tekemässä tehtäviä. Smoking areas on Otaniemi campus updated /en/news/smoking-areas-on-otaniemi-campus-updated Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:12:26 +0000 Noora Stapleton 892946 at /en Designated smoking areas on Otaniemi campus marked on a map Campus University A Bloc ja Korkeakouluaukio talvella Recovery rooms available on campus /en/news/recovery-rooms-available-on-campus Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:55:34 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 162496 at /en Rooms are intended for temporary use in case of e.g. sudden illness University Dipolissa sijaitsevassa lepohuoneessa on pöytä, tuoleja ja sohva. Maintain your first aid skills – practice using a defibrillator /en/news/maintain-your-first-aid-skills-practice-using-a-defibrillator Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:24:03 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 455596 at /en A practice unit for using a defibrillator has been placed in a conference room in Dipoli. Incidents Sydäniskurin harjoitusyksikkö Virtual training laboratory AALTOLAB was awarded as the Teaching Act of the year /en/news/virtual-training-laboratory-aaltolab-was-awarded-as-the-teaching-act-of-the-year Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:24:51 +0000 Virpi Raski 270946 at /en The School of Chemical Engineering has traditionally awarded particularly distinguished persons and working groups at the “Dean's glögg” in December. The awards were selected from four categories of good options: education, research, service work and promoting collaboration. Awards and Recognition University AALTOLAB Aalto CHEM Committee for Occupational Safety /en/news/aalto-chem-committee-for-occupational-safety Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:12:32 +0000 Nicoletta Michieletto 260981 at /en Occupational Safety Committee 1.1.2020-31.12.2022 Incidents CHEM safety gear Updated safety instructions for campus facilities /en/news/updated-safety-instructions-for-campus-facilities Thu, 28 May 2020 09:32:27 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 214781 at /en Instructions are for laboratory and research, classrooms and exams, and students. Campus Aalto Space mobiilisovellus Väre Kuva: Hannes Huotari New crisis management tool enables SMS for students and employees in crisis situations /en/news/new-crisis-management-tool-enables-sms-for-students-and-employees-in-crisis-situations Tue, 05 May 2020 10:45:12 +0000 Anitta Pirnes 210216 at /en The tool also facilitates communication between persons dealing with the crisis situation. University Kampus campus Kuva: Unto Rautio / Aalto-yliopisto Changes to access policy at Aalto University aims for a smoother campus experience /en/news/changes-to-access-policy-at-aalto-university-aims-for-a-smoother-campus-experience Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:52:51 +0000 Noora Stapleton 190021 at /en An updated access policy is based on an open campus and easy sharing of shared facilities Campus University Kampus campus Kuva: Unto Rautio / Aalto-yliopisto Take care of good hand hygiene during the flu season /en/news/take-care-of-good-hand-hygiene-during-the-flu-season Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:29:45 +0000 Noora Stapleton 188736 at /en Hand sanitizer dispensers have been added to lobbies of Otaniemi campus buildings. Campus University Hand sanitizers on a table