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Summer School Alum Story: ‘The virtual world will be as important as the real world’ – Students created new sense experiences during the Intro to VR summer course
The Introduction to Virtual Reality (Intro to VR) summer course by Aalto University Summer School brought together students from various nationalities and backgrounds on Aalto University campus this July.
Call for doctoral student tutors, November 2024
Sign-up to be a tutor for new doctoral students as part of the Aalto Doctoral Orientation Days!
Printing renewal: delivery of new equipment starts; existing Canon multi-function devices will remain in use for the time being
You can continue to use the Canon multi-function devices as usual
Aalto University graduates feel well prepared for working life
Aalto University graduates feel that their degree is valued in the labour market.
Are you interested in exchange studies? Join the info session at AaltoCHEM
Four exchange study info sessions offered for AaltoCHEM students in autumn 2024! In the info you will receive the necessary information for the exchange application.
New secondary side navigation on aalto.fi
A new, more structured, secondary side navigation will be released on aalto.fi on Wednesday, 2 October 2024.
Shaking up Tech welcomes high school students to campuses in January
The keynote speaker this time is neuroscientist Minna Huotilainen. The purpose of the event is to introduce the field of technology to underrepresented groups.
How to live a good life? Art of Living MOOC by Frank Martela
This massive open online course on how to live a good life is lectured by Ph.D., assistant professor Frank Martela. The course is produced by the Oasis of Radical Wellbeing project and it is part of Aalto’s lifewide learning portfolio. The course was launched on May 30th, 2023
Alum Liisa Antola: ‘I would urge people to not only follow their passion but to be more values-led in their career’
Liisa Antola has always pursued an international career, and international exposure during her studies in the School of Business helped her achieve it. Today, she works in a UK-based trade body with DEI matters and aims to build a more equitable working life for everyone in insurance and long-term savings sector.
Student Janni Kerkkänen: pink overalls and practical courses got me thrilled
Janni Kerkkänen, a student in the Master’s Programme in Mechanical Engineering, was surprised that she didn't have to work on mopeds or lawnmowers all her life to study mechanical engineering. For her, the best thing about her studies is versatility and working together in student organisations.
New graduates enjoy working at the office, but expect flexibility in working hours from employers
A recent report also reveals that young professionals who have graduated from the international CEMS Master in Management (MiM) program expect their work to provide a sense of community, challenges, and opportunities for development.
You still have time to register ºÚÁÏÍø Wellbeing Week 2024 events
Wellbeing week offers you a lot of events
Printing service renewal: information on installation of new equipment and the new service
Installations of new printing equipment start in October 2024
Courses for doctoral students in period II (2024-2025)
Period II runs from 21 October to 8 December 2024.
Join Unite! Seed Fund Ideathon in Austria
Travel and accommodation are covered for accepted students. Apply by 6 October.
The change of work drives organisations to invest in continuous learning and sustainable thinking
Organisations have a responsibility to ensure that employees have the necessary skills and opportunities to learn new things.
Student Rasmus Mäkinen: courses that requires creativity have helped me understand energy and mechanical engineering studies better
Rasmus Mäkinen, a bachelor's student in Energy and Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's programme, feels that physics was already a favourite subject during his upper secondary school studies, which led him to study at Aalto. The best thing about his studies has been the versatility of the courses, and especially the Computer-aided Design course impressed Rasmus so much that he decided to apply for it as a course assistant.
Student Reetta Kanervo: flexibility in studies makes it possible to combine studies, sports hobbies and part-time work
In Reeta's opinion, the best things about student life are internationality, freedom of choice and the fact that there is definitely something for everyone to do alongside their studies. For example, she has completed part of her studies abroad as individual summer courses, been a member of the board of a riding team and participated in a scuba diving course.
Student Olivia Matilainen: I have always been interested in urban buildings from both architectural and technical perspectives
Olivia's talent in mathematical science subjects and natural creativity have been useful in her studies – in the Bachelor's Programme in Real Estate Economics and Geoinformatics, she gets to combine both architecture and engineering perspectives. Olivia has known since her first major course that the program was the perfect choice for her.
Study languages and communication during autumn – register for KiViTa courses now!
Apply on 30 September, at the latest. Our courses range from Finnish and foreign language courses to academic writing and communication skills.