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The Flinga service may end suddenly

Update 26.11.2024: The Flinga service is currently available as usual.

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News 31.10.2024: Nordtouch, the producer of the Flinga service used in Aalto, has ceased operations according to the Finnish Business Register. Consequently, the continuity of the service may also be threatened.

We recommend that Flinga users recover their data as soon as possible.
For Aalto community
University
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Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering is the new name of the Department of Mechanical Engineering

The name change was confirmed as part of the update to the School of Engineering bylaws.
University
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Otakaari 4

Call for two Assistant Professors in Computational Physics

The Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University School of Science invites applications for two Assistant professor positions in Computational Physics.
Appointments, Research & Art
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Photo: Ville Heirola/Aalto University.

Allocation of local amounts of the collective agreement in 2024

Aalto University has agreed with employee representatives on the allocation of this year's arrangement reserve. The locally agreed arrangement reserve is 0.5% of the salaries paid in September 2024.
For Aalto community
University
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Tuomas Savolainen: In astronomical research we often navigate in uncharted waters

'As a researcher, you must constantly tolerate uncertainty. You also have to remember that there would be no point in researching if we were always sure of everything. And first, you always have to convince yourself.'
University
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Tuomas Savolainen presenting telescope research

Auditor's expertise in climate risks affects the quality of the client's climate risk disclosures

The study was carried out in international cooperation with universities from several countries
Research & Art
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A woman wearing a black jacket sits by a table in room, with sunlight beaming down from the windows above. She sits by the table looking at her laptop while holding onto a pen. A tablet and notebook lay open near the laptop. Pic by Kalle Kataila / Aalto University

Learning Services – enabling success: Opin.fi feedback form open for staff

Give feedback to the developers of Opin.fi. In the beta phase, the first user experiences are being collected.
For Aalto community
University
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Opin.fi: mies katsoo pois päin kamerasta

Minerva Skyttä won the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024 award for Formal/Couture

Master's Student in Aalto University’s Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design Major, Minerva Skyttä, has won the Formal / Couture category in the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024 in collaboration with WGSN + Coloro and Google Arts & Culture.
Awards and Recognition
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Models walking a runway in elaborate, artistic fashion outfits with dramatic, voluminous designs.

Master's thesis info 29 October material available (School of Engineering)

Presentation materials of the master's thesis info (29 October 2024) available.
For Aalto community
Studies
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Info session on the N5T Extended Campus Programme in Batteries

The Extended Campus program by the N5T alliance offers Aalto University’s engineering students a new master’s level exchange study opportunity in the field of battery technology in the Nordic countries. To learn more, join our webinar on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 at 13.00-13.45.
Studies
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Student Guide illustration, news items

Finland is strongly investing in AI and establishing an ELLIS Institute to accelerate research and attract talent

Public and private sector investment are coming together to launch ELLIS Institute Finland.
Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art, University
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A lit motorway crossing the sea, with buildings and sky visible

Virtual laboratories improve accessibility and language awareness in science education

Doctoral researcher Samuel Girmay has received notable funding from the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation. His project aims to enhance accessibility and language awareness in secondary school science education using virtual laboratories.
Research & Art
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Samuel Girmay in a laboratory, wearing a white lab coat and safety glasses.

Feminist Border Crossings seminar explored the significance of design in contemporary societies from feminist perspectives

The Feminist Border Crossings seminar was organized at Aalto University to celebrate the launch of the Design Culture Studies Research Group and the 20th anniversary of Hilma, a network of ten gender studies units in Finland.
Research & Art
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A panel of six people seated in front of a screen, speaking to an audience in an indoor venue.

Give feedback on the use of Sisu at Aalto

User feedback on Sisu will be collected through a survey
Studies
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Students speaking

The Publication Forum panels will evaluate more MDPI and Frontiers journals in the fall 2024

Information on journals to be downgraded to level 0 at the beginning of 2025 will be published in November.
For Aalto community
Research & Art
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Make break exercise a habit and affect by responding to a survey by 31.10.!

UniSport offers diverse break exercise services that make it easy to add exercise to everyday life. Use the ready-made exercise calendar to make breaks part of your day – with the calendar, it is easy to create a routine that suits you. You can also have your say on the development of break exercise services by responding to a survey.
For Aalto community
University
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Monday online break from 12:15-12:30		
Tuesday break exercise app 8:45-08:50		
Tuesday break exercise in the Candidate Centre from 13:30-13:45		
Tuesday break exercise in the Learning Centre from 14:00 to 14:15		
Tuesday break exercise in the Väre building from 14:30 to 14:45		
Wednesday break time 10:00-10:15		
Wednesday break time application from 13:00 to 13:05		
Thursday online breakout session 11:30-11:45 a.m.		
Thursday break exercise app at 14:00-14:05		
Friday break exercise app 12:30-12:35

Workshop series for teachers in Marsio: Educational Media Creation

Join us for a four-part workshop series exploring how Marsio’s state-of-the-art studios and digital tools can transform your teaching.
For Aalto community
Studies
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Educational Media Creation – Workshop series

Aalto Master of Business Law student Päivi Utoslahti won the best VAT degree of the year award in an international competition

Aalto's success was complemented by student Oona Särkinen, who came second in the competition
Awards and Recognition
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Päivi Utoslahti

Sisu 5.0 version

The student's new customizable front page is the most visible change in the version.
For Aalto community
Studies
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Three characters under 'Plan with Sisu' text. One holds a laptop, another wears a jumper, and the third has a shirt.

Data protection while updating student information

Before updating a student's personal information the student has to be identified. Procedural instructions can be found in SisuHelp.
For Aalto community
Studies
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Illustration with text 'Plan with Sisu' above people: one with laptop, one raising hand, one wearing a jacket.