News
President’s letter 20 May – Let’s ensure safety at work together
  We are planning ahead for the autumn, yet there are many uncertainties regarding the progress of the pandemic
      
      
     
  Please avoid visiting the campus during the entrance examinations
  Safety of the entrance examinations are taken care of with these arrangements.
      
      
     
  Satisfaction and relief were the predominant feelings after a remote defence
  Otso Hannula had sensed the community’s presence during the public examination of their doctoral dissertation.
      
      
     
  Aalto people are given the opportunity to discuss the topics of online news
  The open discussion is initially held to support the strategy process. The first discussion aims to gather experiences on the joys and sorrows of working from home.
      
      
     
  Jokeri Light Rail construction on Otaniementie to continue in week 21
  The construction of the light rail will continue on Otaniementie in May 2020 with the removal of topsoil and tree stumps. 
      
      
     
  Aalto University provides startups with versatile support through digital tools
  Aalto University's support measures aim to support the development and business activities of startups on the Otaniemi campus during the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
      
      
     
  Otaniemi’s shopping centre under renovation
  Known as Otaniemi’s old shopping centre and designed by Alvar Aalto, the renovation began in March 2020 on Aalto University’s campus 
      
      
     
  The Financial Times placed Aalto EE again in global Top 50
  The rating evaluated open-enrollment programmes as well as for programmes customised for corporate clients.
      
      
     
  Data-agile economy: From reactive to proactive approach for the benefit of the citizens
  Group of Helsinki EU Office member organisations including Aalto have published their joint discussion paper.
      
      
     
  Startup hub A Grid grew to a community of 150 startups and partners
  From 3D printers and AI platforms to safer bone surgery and battling food waste, A Grid has created a unique startup community on Aalto University’s campus in Otaniemi.
      
      
     
  Multifactor authentication will be required – register already now
  In the future, you will need a phone as an additional authentication method if you use Office 365 services outside Aalto's network or from home computer. The policy will be turned on 7 May for staff of School of Arts, Design and Architecture, School of Chemical Engineering and School of Engineering. The policy will be turned on 14 May for staff of School of  Electrical Engineering and School of Science
      
      
     
  Jokeri Light Rail laying tracks down on Maarintie
  The installation of light rail tracks will begin on Maarintie in Otaniemi.
      
      
     
  New crisis management tool enables SMS for students and employees in crisis situations
  The tool also facilitates communication between persons dealing with the crisis situation. 
      
      
     
  Aalto prepares partial lifting of coronavirus restrictions
  The existing policies and guidelines will remain in force until 13 May
      
      
     
  Aalto University hands over chairmanship of Nordic Sustainable Campus Network to KTH
  Since initiating its establishment in 2011, Aalto University has steered the Nordic Sustainable Campus Network bringing together over 45 organizations to collaborate on sustainability initiatives
      
      
     
  Universities decided on changes to spring student admissions
  It is important that applicants keep preparing for the admissions and take care of their wellbeing. Their long-term preparations have not gone to waste. 
      
      
     
  First Pulse Survey: Most employees feel comfortable in working remotely
  The Pulse Survey is conducted every week.
      
      
     
  Nearly 500 members of the Aalto community participated in our virtual community event
  A total of 1 021 comments were given on the four strategy themes - summaries of the comments published as attachment of this news article.
      
      
     
   
           
           
           
           
           
           
         
  