News
Shaping a sustainable future – new strategy published
The new strategy was published at the university’s 10th anniversary celebration on 8 January.
Anna Valtonen's portrait was revealed
The portrait of Anna Valtonen, former Dean of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University, was unveiled at Aalto University's 10th anniversary on 8 January. The portrait was created by the artist, Doctor of Art Maija Tammi.
Puumiehenkuja street works completed
Street renovations, which started in spring 2019, are nearly completely done. Landscaping work will be carried out during spring 2020.
Iivo Paukkeri appointed Aalto University Head of Investments
He is responsible for the management of the university's investment portfolio and he starts on 1 January 2020.
Growing demand for climate-friendly construction: could wood architecture become one of Finland’s exports?
The Wood Wonders exhibition to be opened at Helsinki Airport on the 5th of February will show passengers the innovations related to wood construction and display the sector’s latest developments.
Martti Hetemäki appointed professor of practice at the Helsinki Graduate School of Economics
The professorship is shared equally by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki as of 1 October 2020.
Virtual avatars, AI and mobile platforms – new inventions designing the future of digital education
DigiEduHack winning teams are from Italy, Spain and Mexico. The winners were chosen by public vote and announced on 2 December 2019 at the Global DigiEduHack Awards
Helsinki and FCAI will host a new ELLIS unit for top AI research
Finnish artificial intelligence research received a significant acknowledgement. Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI will host one of the new European units of top AI research, as the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems will establish one of its first units in Finland.
Aalto ranked 34 in the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2019
The ranking position is a round-up of the earlier FT rankings.
Complete Aalto University's online course on startup entrepreneurship
Starting Up is an open access online course covering the fundamentals of startup entrepreneurship
Independence day at Aalto was international
International personnel was invited to President Niemelä’s reception.
Designs for a Cooler Planet returns in September 2020 — This is a university-wide open call
We are looking for research and solutions which address the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Decorations for Aalto personnel on the Independence Day 2019
Kristiina Mäkelä, Ingmar Björkman and Martti Mäkelä receive the decoration of Commander of the Order of Lion.
Aalto Handbook published on aalto.fi
The handbook-hub offers information of our core activities, guidelines and policies for Aalto personnel and students.
The investigation into the fashion studies allegations is now completed
The announcements and contacts received during the investigation were both laudatory and critical of fashion education.
Application period for Master’s programmes runs until 3 January 2020
In 2020 applicants for Master’s programmes can choose from 73 different study options in the fields of art and design, business, and technology.
Become a recycling master — take our circular economy course online
Be part of the solution and see material recycling and sorting in a new light. Aalto University and Aalto University Properties Ltd. are organising an online course on the circular economy for students and employees of Aalto University in collaboration with L&T.
The board agreed on the proposal for university’s long-term strategic direction
The Aalto University Board convened on Tuesday 26 November 2019.
Northern Europe's path to a sustainable future
A seminar linked with the Finnish Presidency of the European Union is bringing together experts in the Northern Dimension to Dipoli at Aalto University.
Contemporary design enables critical reflection
Design is the method with which we shape our world. The new MA Contemporary Design combines material-led design with critical and conceptual thinking practices.
