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Employer receives 2024 tax cards for employees who are resident taxpayers directly from the Tax Administration
Employer receives the tax cards of employees who are resident taxpayers, which will come into effect on 1 February 2024, directly from the Tax Administration. Non-resident taxpayers must submit the tax card themselves to the payroll team.
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
Dean's Christmas letter (Chem)
As the year is ending, I would like to share with you a couple of highlights of the year. We have carried out world-class research and teaching, which are our core tasks. Our students have continued building their competences in various fields of chemical engineering, material science, chemistry, and bio- and circular economy, learning skills that are much needed when stepping into working life.
Done – Move on Aalto computers to open-source fonts from licensed ones
Aalto University now uses, especially in graphic design, the open-source typefaces of Inter and Besley.
Otaniemi campus area parking practices to be harmonised at the turn of the year
A pilot parking project will start on campus on 1 January 2024
900 ideas put forth in School of Engineering development workshops
Dean Kari Tammi invited the entire staff to come up with ideas and give feedback, especially about the school's structure, decision-making, allocation of resources and working conditions.
Service break in Aalto University Wiki changed to be on 10 January 2024 between 13 and 18
We are updating wiki.aalto.fi to a newer version.
Experimentation, risk-taking, seeking the new – entrepreneurial mindset permeates Aalto
For Aalto University employees, entrepreneurial mindset means daring to try something new
School of Electrical Engineering Dean's Christmas letter 2023
Dean Jussi Ryynänen Christmas letter to the School of Electrical Engineering.
Numerous alumni events were organised in 2023
Many alumni of the School of Business also participated in the Alumni Weekend event of the entire Aalto University
vpn.aalto.fi used to establish a remote connection (VPN) will be updated on 18 December at 7-9
Please use vpn2.aalto.fi or vpn1.aalto.fi for remote connection (VPN).
Effect of the strike on 14 December on exams and student services
Any final or mid-term examinations scheduled for Thursday will be take place as planned.
Are digital services and digitality always green?
A new course focusing on sustainable ICT development is open through Fitech to anyone interested in the subject. The course starts in January 2024, register soon.
Take movement as part of your New Year routines – choose a suitable way from the compilation to add movement to your daily life.
Have you already figured out how to add movement to your daily life and studies? The joint University on the Move by UniSport and universities has produced materials this autumn to promote physical activity in everyday life.
KiViTa increases opportunities to study languages and communication
The project ends in its current form at the end of 2024, but courses are still available this autumn.
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.'
Network firewall update changed to be on 13 December at 7-10
The firewall update will cause short breaks in Aalto networks.
vpn2.aalto.fi used to establish a remote connection (VPN) will be updated on 11 December at 7-9
Please use vpn.aalto.fi or vpn1.aalto.fi for remote connection (VPN).
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
