News
Aalto Service Factory developed service-related research and education
Activities at Aalto Service Factory will cease at the end of 2015.
Antenna placement for hockey puck transmitter studied at corporate collaboration course
It will be possible to use the results to make a functioning prototype hockey puck that uses the interior positioning system.
2015 Best Physics Doctoral Dissertation and Lecturer of the Year prizes awarded
The awards for doctoral dissertations are granted in recognition of research. This year a Lecturer of the Year prize was awarded for the first time.
Accelerating the Game Changers!
Another trailblazer year for Aalto Start-Up Center
No more chargeable information retrievals or trainings
The Aalto University library will stop giving chargeable information retrievals and trainings from the beginning of the year 2016.
Aalto University and H&M collaboration sends three students to Stockholm
One of this autumn’s projects culminated in three textile and fashion design students being selected for internship at H&M’s design office.
Finland is a pioneer in teaching coding at schools in Europe
A MOOC in coding directed at teachers received enthusiastic feedback from participants.
Bioeconomy night at Heureka made an attendance record
Aalto University was one of the organizers of a one-day-event called "Biotalouden yö".
Greater freedom of choice with new master’s degree programmes
The programmes have been designed from the ground up to meet the requirements for future skills.
A boost to product development from Aaltonaut
The minor programme combines different academic fields encouraging students towards curiosity and initiative.
Fortune favours the brave – both in science and entrepreneurship
Aalto University boosted entrepreneurial spirit at a Morocco-based conference promoting peace in the Middle East.
Entrepreneurship can be a path to adjustment for asylum seekers
Preconditions for entrepreneurship can be supported by expanding their knowledge base, networking, internships and entrepreneurship training.
MOVING NOTICE: Aalto University Campus Libraries are moving together in autumn 2016
Campus libraries and the Library of Architecture are preparing for moving in October 2016 to the refurbished Learning Centre at Otaniementie 9.
Mathematics teaching reform receives special show of appreciation from students
The Guild of Physics has awarded a standard to the Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis for its excellent reforms to basic teaching.
Two new majors in Graphic Design
Aalto University’s School of Art, Design and Architecture is pleased to announce two new major tracks.
MA thesis of Cultural Branding Applied to Design
Katri Ollila became interested in brands and branding, which formed the topic of her thesis.
MA thesis of Experience-focused customer journey mapping in service operations
Knowing more about customer experiences may improve a company´s customer loyalty and thus improve the company’s competitive advantage.
A public lecture series of Cyber Security
Discussion on cyber security will continue in spring 2016 with a series of five lectures.
The best business students were awarded
Dean’s List Scholarships in Academic Year 2014–2015 were given to 27 students.
From old prison to innovation hub
The newest member of the Design Factory family opens its doors in the Dutch city of Leeuwarden.