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Data-agile economy: From reactive to proactive approach for the benefit of the citizens
Group of Helsinki EU Office member organisations including Aalto have published their joint discussion paper.

Aalto University鈥檚 technology students celebrated Wappu remotely
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Wappu was not cancelled. This is how remote Wappu was celebrated in Otaniemi!

Startup hub A Grid grew to a community of 150 startups and partners
From 3D printers and AI platforms to safer bone surgery and battling food waste, A Grid has created a unique startup community on Aalto University鈥檚 campus in Otaniemi.

Leap for Learning 鈥 change project enabling future-led learning and streamlining everyday work
Leap for learning means common and鈥痟armonised way of working and learning for all. Digitalised services enable the聽offering of聽personalised, easy-to-access support for students.

Multifactor authentication will be required 鈥 register already now
In the future, you will need a phone as an additional authentication method if you use Office 365 services outside Aalto's network or from home computer. The policy will be turned on 7 May for staff of School of Arts, Design and Architecture, School of Chemical Engineering and School of Engineering. The policy will be turned on 14 May for staff of School of Electrical Engineering and School of Science

Books owned by departments no longer added to the library catalogue
Only resources that are available to all users are migrated to the new library system.

Cumulus GREEN 2020 competition sought for solutions on sustainability and circular economy
Amongst the honourable mentions is the Oryza Collective by Talisa Dwiyani and Alexia Venot.

Jokeri Light Rail laying tracks down on Maarintie
The installation of light rail tracks will begin on Maarintie in Otaniemi.

New crisis management tool enables SMS for students and employees in crisis situations
The tool also facilitates communication between persons dealing with the crisis situation.

Aalto prepares partial lifting of coronavirus restrictions
The existing policies and guidelines will remain in force until 13 May

How machine learning helps us develop our services
Aalto welcomes machine learning with open arms when starting to build more data-driven operations.

How to edit your profile at aalto.fi
You can now check your own profile pages and make changes to the visibility settings if needed.

Leaner onboarding process: towards a better employee experience
The leaner onboarding process benefits new employees and staff.

Aalto University hands over chairmanship of Nordic Sustainable Campus Network to KTH
Since initiating its establishment in 2011, Aalto University has steered the Nordic Sustainable Campus Network bringing together over 45 organizations to collaborate on sustainability initiatives

Universities decided on changes to spring student admissions
It is important that applicants keep preparing for the admissions and take care of their wellbeing. Their long-term preparations have not gone to waste.

President鈥檚 letter 30 April 鈥 We are doing well with our core activities
鈥淭he breadth and depth of the work that has been done across the organization is amazing,鈥 says President Ilkka Niemel盲.

Updated personnel profile pages launched on 4 May
The update will occur after office hours. You can edit the visibility of your information after the launch.

Flexibility is needed in work practices
HR Services has updated guidelines on recruitment, vacation and part-time work practices.
