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AI interest high among school students and teachers
Comprehensive and upper secondary schools had opportunities to learn about a range of artificial intelligence tools through the Technology sessions (Teknologiatuokiot) offered by Aalto University Junior last autumn.
A record number of graduates from the School of Chemical Engineering
In 2023, 199 students graduated with a Master of Science in Technology degree from Aalto University's School of Chemical Engineering. This is the highest number in the school's history. The school has seen a sharp increase in admissions over the past few years: Compared to 2019, the number of students has increased by almost 30%. About half of the students are women and almost a quarter have on international background.
Student feedback about teaching and courses is important
The feedback received from the AllWell? survey is utilised when trying to improve the students' ability to study
What is radical creativity? The recent film offers various interpretations
The film "Radical Creatives" expands our understanding of creativity and explores Aalto's culture in a compelling way.
Pekka Korhonen in memoriam
Korhonen contributed to the excellence in research and internationalisation of the School of Business.
All of us must invest in lifewide learning to stay competitive
Almost half of employees' key competencies will change in just five years. Tom Lindholm and Petri Suomala write that organizations, employees and decision-makers must invest in competence development.
Disruptions in water supply in Dipoli 30 Jan
The planned water outage will start at 15.00, normal working conditions in Dipoli
Teaching community and pedagogical reflection, support and training are vital for teachers' wellbeing
HowUTeach, teachers' wellbeing questionaire and self-reflection tool was piloted in Oasis of Radical Wellbeing initiative during academic year 2022-2023 and autumn term 2023.
Pekka Mattila in memoriam
Associate Professor Mattila was a respected executive coach who contributed ºÚÁÏÍø University in many ways
Mashrura Musharraf: You don’t get to see a lot of women like me in academic leadership positions
'I think my shoes are quite unique, and so is my path. You don’t get to see a lot of women like me, a non-white female from Bangladesh, in academic leadership positions. Especially in a male-dominated field like marine technology.'
UniSport – the sports centre for the University staff and students
UniSport lowers the threshold for starting exercise even more by reducing the prices of single visits and 10 visit cards for University students. In addition, the range of group exercise classes will be expanded with a combat group exercise class, which was a wish received from the customers.
Space 21 monthly morning coffees in Spring 2024
Start your day with the best coffee on campus in the living room of radical creativity. The entire Aalto community is invited – check the schedule for Spring 2024 below.
Mikko Kosonen: Empathy is needed to communicate across disciplines
'When you disagree or feel defensive, it’s important to really try to hear what the other person is saying. That requires empathy. If disciplines have different languages, it’s easy to talk past each other.'
We are looking for Assistant Professors in Computer Science (Behavioral and Social Scientists)
Open call for tenure-track assistant professors.
Ernst Enkvisti in Memoriam (1931–2023)
Naval Architect developed Finnish know-how in shipbuilding.
Otaniemi campus area parking practices to be harmonised at the turn of the year
A pilot parking project will start on campus on 1 January 2024
Experimentation, risk-taking, seeking the new – entrepreneurial mindset permeates Aalto
For Aalto University employees, entrepreneurial mindset means daring to try something new
Numerous alumni events were organised in 2023
Many alumni of the School of Business also participated in the Alumni Weekend event of the entire Aalto University
Effect of the strike on 14 December on exams and student services
Any final or mid-term examinations scheduled for Thursday will be take place as planned.
Are digital services and digitality always green?
A new course focusing on sustainable ICT development is open through Fitech to anyone interested in the subject. The course starts in January 2024, register soon.
