News
Pekka Korhonen in memoriam
Korhonen contributed to the excellence in research and internationalisation of the School of Business.
Impact of strikes on university activities in January and February
Read more about the impact of political strikes and demonstrations on work.
Disruptions in water supply in Dipoli 30 Jan
The planned water outage will start at 15.00, normal working conditions in Dipoli
Pekka Mattila in memoriam
Associate Professor Mattila was a respected executive coach who contributed ºÚÁÏÍø University in many ways
Organisational changes in Leadership Support Services
Recruitment of new development director is open
New Professors' Council chairs have started in January
Lauri Savioja was elected as the chair, while the five vice chairs represent Aalto schools
Continued increase in applications to English bachelor’s programmes
Aalto University experiences wide interest from students all over the world
Mikko Kosonen: Empathy is needed to communicate across disciplines
'When you disagree or feel defensive, it’s important to really try to hear what the other person is saying. That requires empathy. If disciplines have different languages, it’s easy to talk past each other.'
Silent room opens again on 15 January
Students and personnel can access the room during building’s opening hours
Record high number of applicants ºÚÁÏÍø University’s master’s programmes
Applicants represent altogether 132 nationalities indicating strong worldwide interest
Short breaks in Aalto networks on 8 and 15 January 2024
Short breaks due to the maintenance of network devices.
Board reviewed our strategic direction and made decisions on financial matters
Board and Aalto Management Team had a joint discussion on the results of the University Preview prior to the board meeting
URA foundation scholarships to 19 Aalto athletes
The scholarship amount is either 1 500 or 3 000 euros for one academic year
‘Organising a congress is always an honorable task,’ says Espoo Ambassador 2023, Professor Peter Lund
Espoo has a new congress ambassador, professor of engineering physics Peter Lund, who was chosen as the Espoo Ambassador 2023. The award recognises Lund's significant contribution to inviting and organising international scientific congresses in Finland, Espoo, and abroad.
Silent room not in use for the rest of the year
The space at the Undergraduate Centre is for quietening down
Laura Aalto: It means a lot to be seen and heard
'I remember how much it meant to have the opportunity to teach. People believed in me as a professional, and I was seen and heard. I succeeded despite being nervous. This organisation saw my potential.'
President’s letter 7 December – Our strength as a community has always been coming together
‘It is crucial that everyone can work and study safely regardless of their background, religion or political views’, says Ilkka Niemelä
Revised language guidelines support multilingualism
Implementation plan to be finalised by year’s end
The Foundation for Economic Education awards significant grants ºÚÁÏÍø University's researchers
Aalto University receives the most support among universities. 62 projects will receive the grant, the total amount being 728,400 euros