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Professors reflect on Aalto University’s transformational choices

Group activities focused on teaching, research, art, innovation ecosystem and campus.
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Professors' Summit 2019 / Photo by Mikko Raskinen

Starting Point of Wellbeing continues

Starting Point of Wellbeing continues to give students advice and guidance on services related to wellbeing from September onwards.



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Science, technology, art and business collide during the annual Aalto Festival

Starting on 8 May, Aalto University showcases talent in seminars, parties, lectures and exhibitions during Aalto Festival 2019.
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Aalto Festival /Aalto University / Illustration by Anna Muchenikova

Problems booting Windows 7 computers

There is a known problem with some Windows 7 computers that may cause them to be unable to boot. The issue was caused by a defective update.
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AYY crowns Manta on the eve of the first of May

Wappu appeal ongoing to raise funds for mental health work.
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Aalto University brand student Pic: Unto Rautio

Strategy portal opened – Discuss our future

Through the website you can discuss and suggest choices for key strategic questions.
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Strategy portal / Photo by Mikko Raskinen

Search for Heads of Departments at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for positions of Heads of Departments´ at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
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School of Arts, Design and Architecture is searching for Vice Deans

The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for position of Vice Dean of Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
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Oops: What times, what customs!

The Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering Kristiina Kruus doesn’t miss the job interview customs of the previous millennium.
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Kristiina Kruus Aalto Magazinessa. Kuva: Kalle Kataila.

Aalto University ranked 5th in partnership in THE University Impact Ranking

The overall ranking of Aalto University was 19th. The international Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings assess universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Kalle Keinonen was nominated the Ceremonial Garland Weaver for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

For the first time in the school’s history the position is held by a male student. The piece of jewerly for the Ceremonial Garland Weaver was designed by Theo Weckström.
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Kalle Keinonen / Theo Weckström. Kuva: Veera Konsti

Graduates from the School of Electrical Engineering are happy to offer their expertise to students

At the ELEC Career Café, students at the School of Electrical Engineering had a unique opportunity to meet with business leaders and experts over a cup of coffee.
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Aalto University / Farah Salah at Aalto ELEC Career Café / photo: Linda Koskinen

Something new and something old: Critical thinking, empathy and communication skills

Hertta Vuorenmaa and Eero Vaara's insights on central work-life skills.
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Hertta Vuorenmaa ja Eero Vaara. Kuva: Venla Helenius.

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.
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Aalto University Magazine issue 24 in racks. Photo: Anni Kääriä.

General increase of salaries implemented on 1 April 2019

Aalto University implemented on 1 April 2019 the general salary increase 1.1% settled in the collective agreement for universities.
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Trial access: Times Higher Education

We have Times Higher Education on trial until April 27th 2019.
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Virtuality becoming part of everyday studies

New learning methods will transport students into a world of games, augmented reality and videos.
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Kuvituskuva esittää lisättyä todellisuutta kännykän näytöllä. Kuvitus: Parvati Pillai.

Tips for environmentally friendlier travel

Our passengers are increasingly concerned about the carbon footprint of travel, and especially flights. Travelling has already been cut down to some extent for financial reasons, but it cannot be avoided altogether. Here are some practical tips on how each passenger can minimize the environmental impact of travel before and during the trip.
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Sustainable mindset as a competence of future Aalto graduate?

Annukka Jyrämä's insights on sustainable mindset.
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Students unloading measuring instruments donated by HUS on biological phenomena measurement to determine the lifecycle effects of products

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?
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Origameja kuvituskuvassa "Koko elämän oppimäärä". Kuva: Kalle Kataila