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Aalto University as a pioneer in sustainable mobility
Aalto University aims to be among the pioneers of sustainable mobility. The sustainable mobility action plan drawn up in cooperation with the entire community lays the foundation for the development of the campus.
Aalto University endowment returned 3.2% during first half of 2023
Endowment provides EUR 34 million to fund research and education this year
Improvements ºÚÁÏÍø.fi main navigation
We have recently deployed significant changes to the main navigation based on analytics data and user insight. We have aligned the items for both logged-in and logged-out users though the ordering is different based on content needs. Read more about the changes on aalto.fi in the article.
Irma Pasanen: Curiosity is an asset
‘You have to be curious. If I don't know something, then I'll find it out. I think that’s the core of being an information specialist. I believe that I can do things that feel good to me. Curiosity is an asset.’
Gary Marquis: If I had a magic wand, I would use one wish to enliven our sense of community
'Cooking together was fun, relaxing, and we could meet people in a non-work-related situation. It seemed to be a very good way to build community for the new professors and their family members – even children in some cases.'
I already knew before I was in school that I would become an engineer, says Marja-Terttu Tanttinen
Prodeko alumna and donor Marja-Terttu Tanttinen studied at the Helsinki University of Technology in 1967–71. She fondly remembers her studies and working life, for which her studies gave a solid foundation.
Erasmus+ Staff Training Days 2023
Aalto University hosted first post-COVID Erasmus+ Staff Training Days
Pauliina Ilmonen: The scientific community is like my second family
'The moment when the new doctors receive the hats is the one that gets me particularly emotional. There is plenty of work behind each new doctoral degree and that work has a huge societal impact.'
Aalto ranks 40th in Times Higher Education listing for young universities
The ranking lists the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger
Aalto University ranks #1 in Finland in QS Ranking
Overall Aalto rises to 109th worldwide and is ranked 39th in employer outcomes
Mia Sirkiä: By helping others, you build your community
How to build your community after graduation? Alumna Mia Sirkiä encourages the new graduates to focus on people and helping others
Shared imagination and between waves - the themes of Marsio and Otakaari 2B's art collections reflect Aaltonians
The themes, artists and drafts of the new buildings' art collections were published
Board brings international dimension ºÚÁÏÍø fundraising
The Fundraising Advisory Board, established by Aalto University in 2022, provides advice and assistance for creating networks to find potential new donors
Aalto University Summer School welcomes more students than ever in the summer of 2023
More than 530 applications were submitted during the application period.
Towards a more equal community: International mobility
Depending on personal circumstances, international mobility can be either a burdensome responsibility or an open door to adventure. Tapio Lokki and Jara Uitto discuss how they experienced their time working abroad – and how they would now advise younger researchers.
The 2023 Ceremony Week culminated in Ceremonial Conferment of Doctoral Degrees in Technology - 53 new doctors received their hats
This year's event is hosted by School of Science - see photo gallery of the event below
DigiEduHack is here again: prepare your challenge or apply as a participant!
DigiEduHack is an EU initiative that aims to foster grassroots innovation, collaboration and creativity and to drive positive change in digital education. Everyone is welcome to participate and contribute to the future of digital education.
The School of Business has a strong motivation to continuously develop sustainability
Our students' views formed the results of the international Positive Impact Rating (PIR), in which the School of Business was found to be at a good level in promoting sustainability issues
Napping pods opened for use
Campus' first napping pods have opened for use. Please read the instructions before booking a pod!
Love and poetry - the artists were inspired by the passion conveyed by the university's research
Engineering Materials, an art collection for K1, K2, and K3 buildings, was published
