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Aalto Magazine focuses on continuous learning
The just-published Aalto University Magazine 24 examines lifelong, or continuous, learning, which a recent legislative amendment made the fourth mission of Finland’s universities.
Cooperation between students and companies produces open-minded ideas
Study projects are being arranged with the aim of finding fresh solutions to challenges facing companies, and to amass skills that stand out in working life.
Nominations for the 2020 Millennium Technology Prize open
The prize is Finland's tribute to innovations for a better life. Nomination period for one of the world’s most important awards for a ground-breaking innovation runs until 31 July 2019.
Virtuality becoming part of everyday studies
New learning methods will transport students into a world of games, augmented reality and videos.
A lifelong curriculum
A legislative reform made continuous learning the fourth mission for universities in Finland. Who will draft the lifelong curriculum and what will it lead to?
Strategy work continued – Check out the materials and see how you can continue to participate
The second community event brought 200 Aalto people to the Learning Centre to discuss the three themes chosen by the community: Education, Sustainability and Infrastructures.
An interview with designer Naoto Fukasawa
A world-famous designer and a member of MUJI’s advisory Board, Naoto Fukasawa, gave a lecture about 'Design as the Integrity of Things' on his visit University.
Aalto University accepts 1 062 new students for master's studies
The admission results were published 27 March. Congratulations to those accepted!
Annual University Review guides the planning process
The event reviewed last year’s performance and examined the development of key indicators.
School of Business’ new restaurants serve the whole campus
The School of Business building at Ekonominaukio 1 has opened two new restaurants: Restaurant Arvo and Café Kylteri.
Aalto University’s academic results and campus developed favourably in 2018
The Board approved the Annual Board Report and Financial Statements for 2018 on 20 March 2019. The year 2018 was Aalto University’s ninth year of operations.
Strategy work continues on 27 March – Come along!
Aalto University 3.0 – Let’s discuss education, sustainability and infrastructures event is open for all Aaltoes from personnel to students.
Where is the water?
Only a fraction of the water on Earth is drinkable, so we need ways to use it smartly.
Aalto University endowment funded university operations with 15 million in 2018
The purpose of the Aalto University endowment and its long-term strategy is to generate additional funding for top quality research and education.
How can we eat less water?
Most of the water we consume is hidden in food production, so we need to carefully choose what we put on our plates.
Sustainable development is at the heart of our operations
Solving of the great challenges facing mankind in a sustainable way is a key element of Aalto University's research and teaching. Sustainable solutions guide our operations as an organization.
Aalto University aims to become a “European University” together with six partners
These seven European technical universities have applied to the EU Commission to be awarded the “European University” title. The aim is to create a transeuropean campus.
Aalto to strengthen collaboration with Technical University of Munich
The universities' presidents signed a memorandum of understanding on 8 March.
New opening hours serve the evening teaching and other activities better
Undergraduate Centre, Väre and Ekonominaukio, also Harald Herlin Learning Centre are now open later than earlier.
Aalto University 3.0 – Strategy kick-off video published
A video from the strategy kick-off event in January 2019 has been published.
