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Short breaks in file services on Monday, 5 June from 4 pm onwards
Short breaks (approximately 1-3 minutes/service) in home.org.aalto.fi, work.org.aalto.fi and teamwork services due to updates.
EXAM studios and support services closed 3.-28.7.2023
EXAM studios and EXAM support services are on summer break during 3.-28.7.2023.
New book on the development of Industrial Engineering and Management in Finland and internationally
The book describes Industrial Engineering and Management as part of economic development and changes in the universities of technology.
"I'm more corageous." - Why co-teaching. Listen to a podcast
New season of Future-led learning podcast takes you to a very practical level of working with students. This season includes topical issues such as academic advising, inclusion, co-teaching and sustainability. Topic for the last episode of this season is co-teaching.
Quality together - Audit process concluded
Aalto university’s quality audit concluding event was held on 16 May in Dipoli and online.
Jessica Sinikoski: Events must have room for a little magic
'My mission is to communicate what Aalto sounds, looks, smells, tastes and feels like, make the message tangible. As we are very close to nature in Otaniemi, the experience should have a bit of tree needles and soil in it, but it should also represent innovation, creativity and social impact.'
A strong investment in the development of Finnish ownership
The donor appreciation event organized for the major donors of professorship in ownership celebrated the establishment of the professorship and recounted the stages of the unique project.
Reflecting on research: insights from two professors
Two newly tenured Aalto professors talk about their research journeys
Certificate-based admission to universities will be overhauled in 2026 – vice-rectors for education have presented a proposal for a new scoring model for certificate-based admission
The new scoring model for certificate-based admission will be published in autumn 2023
Healthcare at the workplace – Concentration difficulties emerging in adulthood are rarely ADHD
A lifestyle change is often the best way to improve things, Jaakko Kalmari and Marilla Palmén write
Oracle Virtual Box including its extension pack can no longer be downloaded using Aalto networks
If you have already downloaded the software and its extension pack this should not block you from using the downloaded software.
Energy saved significantly - the community's actions have produced results in Aalto
Aalto University has reached the energy efficiency goal of its facilities.
A lump sum under the collective agreement will be paid in May
A one-time lump sum under the existing collective agreement will be paid to employees with a monthly salary on 15 May 2023 and to employees with an hourly pay on 31 May 2023.
Aalto University plans to increase teaching and course completion opportunities in Finnish and Swedish
Deputy Chancellor of Justice published a decision concerning languages
What kind of megatrends affect learning and education? – Oppimisen seuraava luku podcast is now available for listening
In the podcast's first episode, the future of learning is discussed with Aalto University Rector Ilkka Niemelä and Sitra expert Sanna Rekola. What does the future of learning look like right now? We ponder the answers to these questions with changing expert guests.
No teaching after noon on 5 September 2023
Aalto University has decided that no teaching or other events will be organised during the opening ceremony of the academic year.
From triple jump to submission wrestling – Aalto supports students in combining sports and studies
Aalto University and Urhea have a partnership agreement. Whether your sport is basketball, synchronized skating, or something else, you get encouragement and support to combine practicing and studying
Ida Salin: It takes courage to speak up
'The EDI topics involve a social debate that can stir up strong emotions, including polarisation. When I started the assignment, I was nervous about whether I could talk about the right issues in the right way.'
Arto Nurmikko to receive honorary doctorate
Arto Nurmikko works as a professor of engineering and physics at Brown University. His research covers multiple fields, including microelectronics, nanoscience and photonics, and developing cutting-edge technologies that can be applied to the physical and life sciences field. One of Professor Nurmikko’s current areas of interest is neuroengineering, where he employs his expertise to create devices that could be directly connected to the human brain.
