News
President's letter 22 June - Thanks for keeping up the fine level of work this spring
When we return to campus after summer, let us remember the importance of strengthening the sense of community, which has taken a hit during the pandemic
Encountering one another as human beings
For Provost Kristiina Mäkelä, equality, diversity and inclusion are visible in everyday encounters.
Invitation for researchers: Take a stage in a brand-new science communication event
Science Night LIVE! at Heureka next October is a great opportunity for researchers to showcase their research in front of a live audience.
Aalto University Board convened in June
Board approved next year’s budget and long-term plan, reviewed strategy implementation status and discussed the current geopolitical and economic situation.
An inquiry into allegations of misconduct and financial irregularities at Helsinki School has been completed
At the request of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Aalto University's management launched an external inquiry into the allegations made in the media.
Näytös22 fashion show brought a jackpot for Hanna-Lotta Hanhela
With winning three of the four prizes awarded, Master's student in Fashion Hanna-Lotta Hanhela was the most awarded student at the Aalto University’s annual Fashion Show.
Professors got together to reflect on the future
The themes of this year's Professors' Summit included a preliminary idea of a cross-disciplinary bachelor's programme and the changing campus
The first draft of quality audit self-evaluation report is ready – read and comment!
The report is written based on discussions and materials gathered during the University Review
Half of women graduating into film and TV disappear from the industry – a research team explored how to solve the gender paradox
A respectful and open management culture, pay equity and education are key to increasing gender equality and tackling talent shortages.
Aalto University's Näytös22 brings a world-class fashion show to audiences online
Aalto University's annual student fashion show, Näytös22, is presented as a runway video broadcast online. The young designers' collections will be unveiled on Thursday 2 June 2022 at 5 p.m. CET (7 p.m. GMT+3) at the website aalto.fashion
The participatory budgeting project culminated in a happy planting workshop
One Euro for Every Student project culminated in a planting workshop in mid-May on the new garden benches
Introducing the university's art collection and the A Grid community - take a tour!
I love campus tours for Aalto community began in May 2022
New Academy Research Fellows and postdoctoral researchers
Funding granted by the Academy of Finland brings six new Academy Research Fellows, and 14 postdoctoral researchers ºÚÁÏÍø University – congratulations to all!
Kone Foundation donates 800 000 euros ºÚÁÏÍø University's area of art and design
With this donation, the foundation wants to support research in the arts and artistic research in particular. The aim is to safeguard the diversity of disciplines and freedom of research in fields of education that have suffered from funding cuts and educational policy prioritisation.
Interruption to water supply in Otaniemi 9.5.2022
Water supply was cut before noon but returned to normal by midday
Pulse Survey 11.-12.4. results: work-life balance improved
The survey collected feedback on hybrid way of working
Sustainability report: multidisciplinary approach to solving sustainability challenges is Aalto’s strength
Science, technology and arts play an important role in solving global sustainability problems. Aalto University’s strength is its strong multidisciplinary approach to humanity’s greatest challenges, such as environmental crises. Aalto’s new sustainability report highlights some of the key sustainability actions taken by Aalto University in 2021.
Aalto ranks 54th for responsible consumption and production in THE Impact Ranking
The Impact Rankings 2022 by the Times Higher Education assesses universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Data mycelium and a sculptural illusion - winning proposals of Aalto University's public art competition celebrate engineering
The artworks will be located in the K2 and K3 buildings in the Aalto University Works block
