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Aalto University ranked 5th in partnership in THE University Impact Ranking

The overall ranking of Aalto University was 19th. The international Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings assess universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Kalle Keinonen was nominated the Ceremonial Garland Weaver for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

For the first time in the school’s history the position is held by a male student. The piece of jewerly for the Ceremonial Garland Weaver was designed by Theo Weckström.
Studies, University
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Kalle Keinonen / Theo Weckström. Kuva: Veera Konsti

Graduates from the School of Electrical Engineering are happy to offer their expertise to students

At the ELEC Career Café, students at the School of Electrical Engineering had a unique opportunity to meet with business leaders and experts over a cup of coffee.
Cooperation, University
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Aalto University / Farah Salah at Aalto ELEC Career Café / photo: Linda Koskinen

Something new and something old: Critical thinking, empathy and communication skills

Hertta Vuorenmaa and Eero Vaara's insights on central work-life skills.
Studies, University
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Hertta Vuorenmaa ja Eero Vaara. Kuva: Venla Helenius.

Aalto Magazine focuses on continuous learning

The just-published Aalto University Magazine 24 examines lifelong, or continuous, learning, which a recent legislative amendment made the fourth mission of Finland’s universities.
Aalto Magazine, University
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Aalto University Magazine issue 24 in racks. Photo: Anni Kääriä.

Virtuality becoming part of everyday studies

New learning methods will transport students into a world of games, augmented reality and videos.
Aalto Magazine, University
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Kuvituskuva esittää lisättyä todellisuutta kännykän näytöllä. Kuvitus: Parvati Pillai.

Sustainable mindset as a competence of future Aalto graduate?

Annukka Jyrämä's insights on sustainable mindset.
Studies, University
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Students unloading measuring instruments donated by HUS on biological phenomena measurement to determine the lifecycle effects of products

A lifelong curriculum

A legislative reform made continuous learning the fourth mission for universities in Finland. Who will draft the lifelong curriculum and what will it lead to?
Aalto Magazine, University
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Origameja kuvituskuvassa "Koko elämän oppimäärä". Kuva: Kalle Kataila

Strategy work continued – Check out the materials and see how you can continue to participate

The second community event brought 200 Aalto people to the Learning Centre to discuss the three themes chosen by the community: Education, Sustainability and Infrastructures.
University
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Lumi Ketola ja Petri Suomala strategian yhteisötilaisuudessa 27.3.2019, kuva Mikko Raskinen

Aalto nabs 3 ERC Advanced Grants

Aalto University has been awarded €6.3 million by the European Research Council to support three research projects over the next five years.
Research & Art, University
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ERC grant awardees 2019

Aalto dissertation award 2019 in the School of Science

Annual prize ceremony celebrates the best doctoral dissertations of the past year
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, University
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Sci dissertaion winners 2019

School of Business building staircase invited art competition

New artwork will be located in the newest building on campus.
Campus, University
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Kauppakorkeakoulun kierreportaat Kuva: Roope Kiviranta / Aalto-yliopisto

Aalto University’s academic results and campus developed favourably in 2018

The Board approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2018 on 20 March 2019. The year 2018 was Aalto University’s ninth year of operations.
Press releases, University
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An aerial view of the Aalto University campus at sunset/ Photo by Mika Huisman

Strategy work continues on 27 March – Come along!

Aalto University 3.0 – Let’s discuss education, sustainability and infrastructures event is open for all Aaltoes from personnel to students.
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AaltoResearch Twitter account launched

The new account shares news and updates about cutting edge discoveries in science, engineering, business and art.
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a phone showing a social media screen

Finding solutions to clinical problems

A sufficient number of “whys” and “what ifs” prompted Professor Ivan Vujaklija to find more answers in an academic environment.
Research & Art, University
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Aalto University / Professor Ivan Vujaklija / photo: Mikko Raskinen

Aalto University endowment funded university operations with 15 million in 2018

The purpose of the Aalto University endowment and its long-term strategy is to generate additional funding for top quality research and education.
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Sustainable development is at the heart of our operations

Solving of the great challenges facing mankind in a sustainable way is a key element of Aalto University's research and teaching. Sustainable solutions guide our operations as an organization.
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Aalto Research groups

Aalto University aims to become a “European University” together with six partners

These seven European technical universities have applied to the EU Commission to be awarded the “European University” title. The aim is to create a transeuropean campus.
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Thre students bicycling in front of the Väre building.

Photoshoot day of materials samples by the Materials Platform

The Materials Platform organizes photoshoot sessions for materials samples on a regular basis. All Aalto University researchers who are involved in materials research are invited to participate.
Research & Art, University
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RNSF_regenerating nature smart fabric, research Julie-Anne Gandier , photo Valeria Azovskaya, 2019