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Aalto University prepares for alternative student admissions procedures
Most entrance examinations cannot be organised on campus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
University entrance exams to be replaced by alternative admissions procedures this spring
The universities will implement their student admissions procedures in a manner that takes into consideration the special characteristics of each field.
Remote access to Windows classroom computers during COVID-19 situation
You can use Windows classroom computers remotely from your own device using the VDI system during the current COVID-19 situation.
Triple digital leap revolutionised studying at Aalto University – What happened?
Earlier investments to digitalise teaching are now in the spotlight.
Architectural history is always constructed, produced and written in the present
Panu Savolainen has started as assistant professor of history of architecture and architectural conservation.
Share your moments of the state of emergency
Member of Aalto community, tell Aalto University Archives with pictures, words and videos of your studying, working, research, meeting procedures and other ways university life is thriving during the state of emergency.
VPN capacity increased for Aalto people
Please choose primarily one of the new devices vpn1.aalto.fi or vpn2.aalto.fi.
Collaboration made it possible to renew the ticket process
Anne Keränen: Improving the eSupport ticketing system with lean methods made the process clearer.
Current updates on the university's personnel matters and finances
The university has a solid financial foundation. Recruitment and holiday practices have been updated.
President’s letter 3 April – Even in these exceptional times, shaping our shared future is important
President Ilkka Niemelä invites members of Aalto community to boost community spirit and participate in the next strategy meeting remotely.
Personnel profile pages renewed at aalto.fi end of April
After the renewal, personnel can edit the visibility of their own profile on aalto.fi.
Millennium Technology Prize festivities to be postponed
See the Millennium Talk video where Assistant Professor Mari Lundström discusses recyclable batteries.
Our strategy: change to annual planning schedule, next community event will be held on 22 April
Despite the current exceptional situation, the planning process for strategy implementation continues. Community event will be held remotely.
Temporary changes in Microsoft Teams and OneNote
Microsoft is beginning to roll out a temporary change where there will be an additional step in order to edit a document in Teams and OneNote.
Microsoft Edge browser update for Windows workstations
Aalto ITS will update the Microsoft Edge browser on centrally managed Windows workstations.
Brand Library: your guide ºÚÁÏÍø's visual identity and brand
The Brand Library guidelines and assets are for using Aalto's visual identity in your materials correctly.
Statement regarding Zoom's security
The Funet Miitti (Zoom) service used by Aalto differs from the general Zoom service in that it is implemented on a Nordic basis, in accordance with Finnish law and European data protection regulations. The users in the academic community and the academic environment are better protected than the general consumer service. Clear vulnerabilities have been addressed in the new Zoom versions and all users are urged to upgrade their devices immediately.
Aalto University accepts 1 244 new students for master's studies
Admission results are published on 30 March. Congratulations to all new master's students!
New collective agreement for universities 1.4.2020–31.3.2022
The agreement encompasses a total of 32,000 employees.
