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President's letter 18 June – Contacts between people have an immense value
We are determined to find ways to return to campus in the autumn while keeping safety a top priority.
Delivery of post returns to normal 29.6.
No separate notice is sent to recipients of letters or parcels
Aalto University's management: We call everyone to take action against racism and discrimination
There's no place for racism in the scientific community says the management of Aalto University in its statement. As a university, Aalto is working hard to develop an open and diverse community.
Aalto University's hard work in developing digitalisation has helped in a pandemic situation
Previous investments in digital solutions now play a significant role.
Aalto University offers 200 new study places in this year’s joint application process
The additional places will for the most part be allocated to the entrance examination selection.
QS Ranking: Aalto University rose to 127th in the world
Aalto is #1 in Finland with regard to relative number of research citations, international students and international faculty
Board discussed future outlook in light of Covid-19 situation and gave guidance on strategy implementation
The online meeting was held on 3-4 June.
Jyri Hämäläinen continues as Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering
The dean’s term of appointment is five years and starts on 1 August 2020.
Sustainability themes are emphasised in the closer cooperation between Aalto University and the City of Helsinki
The focus of the cooperation agreement includes urban research, innovation and design.
In the device lifecycle management, emphasis is placed on cyber security and sustainability
The goal of the new process is to focus on improving equipment lifecycle management.
The impact of the Coronavirus on access control changes
The changing of locks at Aalto University will proceed normally during the summer despite the corona pandemic.
This is what a more sustainable world looks like: Wood-based glitter, electric-powered boats and printed solar cells
The Aalto University Designs for a Cooler Planet event will showcase inspiring future scenarios during this coming September. The exhibition aims to show that collaboration between designers, researchers and stakeholders will lead to better solutions for people and the environment.
Service design improves user satisfaction
Juha Juvonen: using service design in development projects makes understanding the users easier.
Campus art competition open to the whole Aalto community seeks works for outdoor areas
The main themes are sustainability, radical creativity and entrepreneurship.
Four corona-related projects received special funding from the Academy of Finland
The projects study the coronavirus, the pandemic and its effects on society. The total amount granted to the four Aalto projects is 730 000 euros.
Updated safety instructions for campus facilities
Instructions are for laboratory and research, classrooms and exams, and students.
Jokeri Light Rail excavation on Otaniementie to start in June
The excavation work on Otaniementie will start in June. Blasting will be carried out 1–3 times a day. The excavation work will last for approximately three months.
A jewel-like art piece won Aalto University Töölö’s invited art competition
Artist Sakari Kannosto's artwork titled ‘Kiertää’ deals with the circle of life, achievements and the rewarding of expectations. The piece will be located in the staircase space at Aalto Töölö.
Key Information of Aalto University reports are made available to all staff members
The reports contain KPIs and other essential indicators related to Learning, Research, HR and Finance in our university.
